Rahman era begins in Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus leaves the chair, now what will be the next step of the Nobel laureate?

News India Live, Digital Desk: The results of the historic general elections held in Bangladesh on 12 February 2026 have changed the direction of the country. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, who returned after 17 years of exile, has secured a huge majority. With this victory, discussions have intensified regarding the resignation of Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, and his future. 1. Mohammad Yunus’s farewell message: “End of nightmare” After voting in Dhaka on election day, 85-year-old Mohammad Yunus said emotionally, “Today is the day of independence. We have ended a nightmare and started a new dream.” Yunus, who took command after the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, has made it clear that his work is now complete.2. What will Professor Yunus do after leaving the chair? Yunus has always described himself as a ‘temporary trustee’. His future plans are like this: Distance from politics: Yunus has clearly said that he has no desire to be a part of the next elected government. He will not be entering active politics. Return to Social Business: He will again return to his core work, i.e. the global mission of poverty alleviation through micro-credit and ‘Gramin Banks’. International role: He was also involved in the design of Paris Olympics 2024 and now he is promoting his vision of ‘Three Zeros’ (zero net carbon emissions, zero wealth concentration, and zero unemployment) globally. Will do.3. Coronation of Tariq Rahman: ‘Male’ PM after 35 years This is a big change in the history of Bangladesh. For the last 35 years, the power of the country was rotating between two women (Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia). Huge Majority: According to preliminary results, BNP and its allies have secured two-third majority by winning more than 200 out of 300 seats. Victory on two seats: Tariq Rehman has registered a landslide victory from both the constituencies Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6. Congratulations to India and the world: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan. PM Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated Tariq Rehman on this “decisive victory”.4. Yunus’s legacy: ‘July Charter’ and constitutional reforms Yunus may be leaving office, but he has left behind a new system. The ‘July Charter’ brought by him and the proposal for constitutional amendment (which includes setting limits on the tenure of the PM) would form the foundation of the new Bangladesh.