Analysts say a quick formation of an interim government is necessary to restore order.
Muhammad Yunus has paid tribute to those killed in Bangladesh's deadly protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina's government, saying their sacrifices had brought the nation a"second independence".
A rising surge in robberies is also being reported, with citizens taking turns to stand vigil through the night in their neighbourhoods. The military then agreed to student demands that Yunus — who won the Nobel in 2006 for his pioneering microfinancing work — lead an interim government. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said he backs Yunus and hoped he will be sworn in to lead the interim government on Thursday evening.Few other details about the planned government have been released, including the role of the military.
"I expect that the country is run in a nice way, and the police force is reformed so that they can't harass people."
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