Bangladesh gets Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate, as the Chief Adviser of the Interim government of Bangladesh on Thursday. Sixteen more celebrated personalities from different areas have been inducted as advisers of the government to assist Dr. Yunus after a student revolt against the Sheikh Hasina government.  

After 1971, the youth of Bangladesh once again, has emerged demanding a government that is accountable, transparent, and responsible to the needs of its citizens. For the last decade, the political condition of Bangladesh has been deeply polarized. Along with the Quote Movement and after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina the people of Bangladesh yearn for a nation free from inequality, corruption, and divisive politics. The success of this movement is the strongest proof that Bangladeshi people are no longer content with economic progress at the cost of human rights, free speech, and democracy. 
In this position, Dr. Yunus brings a unique perspective to this challenging role presenting an opportunity for a reset. An economist and banker by profession, Dr. Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pioneering the use of microcredit to help impoverished people, particularly women for empowerment. The people of Bangladesh expect that his experience with eradicating poverty, extensive knowledge in microcredit and microfinance along with social entrepreneurship will help to reach Bangladesh into a new realm. 
A Bangladesh free from corruption, with a social safety net, and a thriving economy is not merely a dream; it is an aspiration, a flame that can illuminate the path towards a brighter future for Bangladesh. A Bangladesh free from a suffocating government– a democratic nation that respects and protects the rights of all its citizens.It is notable to mention, that for the first time in Bangladesh, a Nobel laureate and a highly educated person from a privileged background was chosen to serve as a government. This new approach is expected to strengthen the economy along with trust between the government and the people. 
The South Asian Times promptly welcomes the new interim government of Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh expect the government to eradicate the ongoing crisis immediately. We are hoping the interim government will create a congenial situation to hold a free fair and neutral election with the view to ensuring democratic practice in all sectors even in politics for building an image in the world.

The writer is the Editor and Publisher of The South Asian Times