Dhaka, Nov 1 (NationPress) Citizens of Bangladesh are calling for an end to the turmoil that has enveloped the nation since the establishment of the 'illegitimate rule' of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in August 2024, according to a report released on Saturday.

The report also highlighted that recent interviews conducted with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by various Western media outlets have noticeably unsettled the Yunus administration.

As noted by Bangladeshi journalist, historian, and political analyst Syed Badrul Ahsan in Northeast News, "These interviews occur at a critical juncture when the unconstitutional regime intends to pass judgment on the former Prime Minister through a now biased and largely irrelevant International Crimes Tribunal for alleged crimes, potentially leading to a death sentence. They signify why Sheikh Hasina's presence remains significant in the nation's political arena."

He added, "The content of these interviews will not be reflected in the Bangladeshi media due to directives from the regime, reinforcing a crucial point: any attempt by the regime to conduct elections without the participation of the Awami League will result in a meaningless exercise."

According to the report, with approximately 40-45% of voters historically supporting Awami League policies, their mass withdrawal from an election deemed pointless could exacerbate ongoing instability.

In addition to Sheikh Hasina's remarks, sentiments expressed by G M Quader, Chairman of the Jatiyo Party (JP), a few days prior, suggested that elections cannot proceed without the participation of both the Awami League and the JP. This reflects the shifting dynamics within Bangladesh's political landscape. Furthermore, processions by Awami League supporters and affiliated groups have been observed in Dhaka and other locations.

The report underscores the dire state of Bangladesh's economy, with citizens grappling with escalating prices of essential goods while job opportunities continue to diminish.

“In the past 15 months, thousands of garment workers have been left jobless. The education sector is also in decline. Despite the Yunus regime's promises, foreign investment has failed to materialize, and more countries are denying visa applications from Bangladeshis,” it elaborated.

The report indicated that officials of the Yunus regime are often out of sync on matters they evidently lack understanding of.

“Additionally, these officials have been noted for making comments on subjects outside their expertise. Some have gained notoriety on social media for attacking critics at a personal level. Such crude tactics have been weaponized to undermine those opposing the Yunus regime,” it emphasized.