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Bangladesh protesters want Nobel laureate in gov't role

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Biresh Banerjee
August 6, 2024

As protests in Bangladesh continue, protesters advocate for Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus to assume a government role, hoping his leadership can bring stability.

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