Dhaka: With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) returning to power after 20 years, political shifts are creating unease among close associates of Muhammad Yunus, whose caretaker government has ruled the country for the past 18 months. Following BNP’s decisive victory in the general elections on 12 February, Tarique Rahman is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister on 17 February.
Reports indicate that some of Yunus’s aides have left the country in anticipation of the new administration. According to The Daily Star, Faiz Ahmed Tayyab, Yunus’s special assistant for International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) and telecommunications, departed for Germany the day after the election results, prompting questions about whether Yunus’s allies fear potential legal or political repercussions.
Experts cited by India Today note that such departures were expected, as many of Yunus’s officials had reportedly been preparing to “exit safely” following the election outcome. Other aides had considered leaving Bangladesh soon after the polls, though some remain in the capital as the government transition proceeds peacefully.
The issue gained attention ahead of the swearing-in ceremony when Nasiruddin Patwari, leader of the student-led NCP, urged officials planning to leave to provide a full account of their assets and performance before departing. He emphasized transparency to ensure public accountability.
Muhammad Yunus assumed office as Chief Advisor of the caretaker government in August 2024 after widespread protests led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s administration. His tenure officially ends on Tuesday, 17 February, when Tarique Rahman will take the oath as Prime Minister, marking the transfer of power to the BNP government.
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