
Nobel prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus sworn in as head of Bangladesh’s government after Sheikh Hasina Rahman resigned, fled amid protests. An economist who won the Nobel Peace Prize has been sworn in as the interim chief adviser of Bangladesh after the army took over in the midst of violent protests against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Rahman. The position of chief adviser means he is interim head of the caretaker government. The 76-year-old head of the Awami League was the longest-serving female head of government and was elected...