Following the outbreak of a massive violence that has caused a colossal loss of men and material wealth; Bangladesh has plunged into a deeper economic crisis. Rebuilding the economy must begin with re-instilling trust and confidence in the minds of people with simultaneous focus on initiating corrective measures for economic revival. A leader at the helm must at the same time also refrain from making any loose statement or criticising anybody, as that can do no good. Instead it can needlessly complicate the situations, furthermore. Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 following massive protests by students and others against her Government over a controversial quota system in government jobs.

 

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was named as Chief Advisor. Nevertheless, the microfinance man Yunus has huge challenges to confront and the tasks on hand are big. How quickly he will be able to make a turnaround of this crisis ridden country, is to be seen? The immediate priority is to ensure law and order followed by restoring peace, stability, and democracy in Bangladesh. Who is responsible for fomenting trouble in Bangladesh that snowballed into a big crisis is another serious matter to be examined expeditiously? Some vested interests with ill conceived designs may also utilise this crisis in Bangladesh to expand their influence and cause destabilisation in the region. India hence has to be on the guard and constantly monitor the evolving situations both in terms of safeguarding the interests of the religious minorities in Bangladesh and also for protecting its own safety and security.