Dr. Yunus’s Resignation Is a Personal Decision, Not a BNP Demand: Salahuddin

Staff Correspondent

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has stated that the party has not made any demands or calls for the resignation of Interim Government Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. According to him, the decision to resign is entirely Dr. Yunus’s personal matter, and BNP has no role in it.

Speaking on a talk show on a private television channel today, May 23, Friday, Salahuddin said, “BNP has never demanded Dr. Yunus’s resignation. If he wishes to step down, that is entirely his personal judgment and decision. We do not wish to politicize that decision.”

He elaborated, “The most important demand for the country right now is a participatory, neutral, and internationally acceptable election. Our expectation was, and still is, that Dr. Yunus, as the leader of the process, will present a specific and effective electoral roadmap in line with the nation’s aspirations. That remains our focus.”

Salahuddin further noted that if Dr. Yunus feels personally unable to continue his duties, that too would be his individual decision, and it would not halt the ongoing state processes.

“The state does not depend on any individual. No one in this world is indispensable. The state has its own structure and trajectory—it will find alternatives if necessary,” he said.

The BNP leader also remarked, “Dr. Yunus is an internationally respected Nobel laureate. He will surely understand the gravity of the situation. He will recognize that the nation is currently looking forward to a peaceful and credible election. We hope he will clarify his position and announce the electoral roadmap to ensure elections are held by December.”