Bangladesh's Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Resigns, Hands Over Power After Student Uprising

Dhaka. Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus resigned on Monday, addressing the nation on television before handing over power to the elected government.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Yunus, 85, stated, "As of today, the tenure of the interim government has ended. The incoming elected government will not obstruct the practice of democracy, freedom of expression, and the fundamental rights that have begun."