Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday delivered a farewell address to officials and staff at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Tejgaon, marking the final day of his tenure before the swearing-in of a new government.
According to the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, Professor Yunus thanked civil servants and employees for their cooperation during the interim administration’s time in office. Following his remarks, he joined officials and staff members for a group photograph at the Chief Adviser’s Office.
The interim administration led by Professor Yunus was formed following the political transition in August 2024. The government has since overseen a period of institutional reforms, economic stabilisation efforts and preparations for the national parliamentary elections.
The tenure of the interim government formally concludes on Tuesday, when the newly elected administration led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is scheduled to take oath. The transition will mark the end of an 18-month period in which the caretaker administration managed governance during a politically sensitive phase.
During his time in office, Professor Yunus initiated a series of reform commissions and legal changes aimed at restructuring key institutions. The interim government enacted new laws and amendments across multiple sectors, including banking oversight, procurement transparency and judicial administration.
Officials have described Monday’s address as a moment of appreciation for the civil service, which played a central role in implementing reform measures and maintaining administrative continuity.
Political observers say the handover represents a significant stage in Bangladesh’s democratic process, as authority shifts from a transitional administration to an elected government. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place at the presidential residence, with senior political leaders and state officials in attendance.
No details were released regarding specific remarks made during the farewell speech.
The peaceful transfer of power is being viewed as an important signal of institutional continuity following months of political transition.
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