Highlights
- Former Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain shared an emotional Facebook post about Dr. Muhammad Yunus
- He described his time in the interim government under Dr Yunus as one of the most valuable chapters of his life
- Praised Yunus’s leadership as humble, human, and consultative
- Said Yunus was committed to free and fair elections and democratic reforms
- Revealed Yunus had no interest in holding future government positions
Former Adviser Shares Emotional Post About Dr. Yunus
Former Religious Affairs Adviser of the interim government, Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain has shared an emotional Facebook status about Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. He posted the message on his verified Facebook account on Thursday (19 March), reflecting on his experience of serving as an adviser under Yunus’s leadership. In the post, he wrote:
“প্রফেসর ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনুসের নেতৃত্বাধীন অন্তর্বর্তী সরকারে প্রায় দেড় বছর উপদেষ্টা হিসেবে দায়িত্ব পালন করার সুযোগ আমার জীবনের এক বিশেষ অধ্যায়।”
Translation: Serving as an adviser for nearly one and a half years in the interim government led by Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus was a special chapter in my life.
He added that the experience gave him valuable insights into state administration and enriched him personally and professionally.
No Personal Relationship Before Appointment
Dr. Khalid Hossain said he had no personal relationship with Dr. Yunus before being appointed as adviser. He mentioned that although he studied at Chittagong University when Yunus was teaching there, they had never met at that time.
Claims He Was Recommended by Multiple Groups
He said he later learned that several political and social groups recommended his name for the adviser role, including:
- Islamic Andolon
- Jamaat-e-Islami
- Hefazat-e-Islam
- Khelafat Majlis
- Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam
He also believed that ultimately appointments are determined by Allah’s will.
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Describes Yunus as Humble and Friendly Leader
The former adviser praised Dr Yunus’s personality and leadership style, saying he was simple, humble, and approachable. He said Yunus maintained friendly communication with advisers and often addressed them informally to create a family-like environment.
Use of Technology and Fast Decision-Making
He noted that Yunus regularly communicated with advisers through WhatsApp and responded quickly to questions and requests. This helped speed up decision-making and maintain work efficiency. Dr. Khalid Hossain said Yunus never used harsh or commanding language with colleagues or officials. He said the 23-member advisory council was formed from people of different ideologies and professions, including:
- Secular thinkers
- Islamic scholars
- Feminist voices
- Lawyers, teachers, NGO workers, retired army officers, and bankers
Despite differences, they maintained mutual respect and teamwork.
Commitment to Democratic Transition
Dr. Khalid Hossain wrote that from the first day, Yunus was committed to transferring power to elected representatives through free and fair elections. He said Yunus wanted reforms in administration, elections, judiciary, and governance before holding elections, initially planning them for late 2026.
Yunus Had No Desire for Future Power
In a personal conversation, Yunus reportedly told him he had no interest in serving in any future government. He made it clear that after the interim government’s term, he would return to his previous work. He described Yunus as cautious and sensitive to public opinion, especially regarding controversial recommendations from the women’s reform commission.
Yunus reportedly said:
“কমিশন তো মাত্র তাদের রিপোর্ট জমা দিয়েছে। তাদের সুপারিশগুলো আমরা এখনো গ্রহণ করিনি।”
Translation: The commission has only submitted its report. We have not yet accepted their recommendations.
Protests Around Secretariat and Jamuna
The former adviser also mentioned that during the interim government’s tenure, there were several protests and demonstrations around the Secretariat and Jamuna residence. He said some movements were genuine, while others may have been politically motivated.
According to him, the government sometimes used water cannons and law enforcement measures to disperse protesters, while in other cases it chose dialogue and accepted some demands. Dr. Khalid Hossain’s emotional post presents Professor Muhammad Yunus as a humble, democratic, and reform-oriented leader who prioritized public opinion, teamwork, and a peaceful transition of power.
Source: The Daily Campus
