Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus who is the newly sworn-in Chief Adviser vowed to crack down on those conspiring against Bangladesh struggles to return to normalcy. This happened after following weeks of violent protests and the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In the first address to the nation, Yunus warned that those who spread anarchy would face the full force of law enforcement agencies. “The conspirators have created an atmosphere of anarchy and fear in the country to thwart our second independence through the uprising of the student-masses. Anarchy is our enemy, and it must be defeated quickly,” he said.

84-year-old Yunus, started heading the interim government after President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the parliament. Hasina resigned and flew to India. Yunus was sworn in as the chief adviser, a position equivalent to that of a prime minister, and promised to deliver a government that assures security and safety to its citizens.

A 16-member council of advisers also took oath on Thursday to assist Yunus in running the interim government, that will lead the country for a certain period and also ensure to oversee the election to transition power to an elected government.