New York:Former advisers to the interim government have issued a statement condemning the alleged harassment of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus at John F. Kennedy International Airport. They expressed strong disapproval of ongoing online smear campaigns and targeted attacks against the former Chief Adviser.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the advisers voiced their outrage over the persistent harassment faced by Professor Yunus, emphasizing the seriousness of the online campaigns and targeted assaults against him.
The statement, signed by several prominent figures including Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Dr M. Fouzul Kabir Khan, and C R Abrar, highlighted the efforts of the interim government led by Yunus in stabilizing a country on the brink of collapse. They credited the interim government with curbing economic plunder and human rights violations, and ending practices like enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
They also noted that the interim government successfully transferred power in February 2026 to a democratically elected government. The advisers expressed hopes for continued efforts in rebuilding democratic institutions and ensuring justice.
Expressing concern over disinformation and threats against Yunus, the former advisers condemned tactics aimed at destabilizing the credibility of the interim government. They reaffirmed their commitment to reform and emphasized that intimidation would not deter their resolve.
The statement concluded by asserting the enduring legacy of reform and dignity achieved by the people of Bangladesh, which they declared would not be undermined by malicious propaganda.