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This time at the regular press briefing of the United Nations. How long will the interim government under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus remain in power? UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haque told a briefing on Monday that the UN hopes to announce a quick deadline for the restoration of democratic rule.

In the briefing, a journalist asked, in terms of institutional reforms, does the United Nations have any estimates on how long the interim government of Bangladesh can remain in place to establish justice, an effective economy, democracy, the rule of law and build a transparent and accountable government?

In response, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Secretary General said, “We have been in touch with the interim government of Bangladesh. Hopefully, an open and inclusive process to form the government will continue. A deadline will be announced soon for the restoration of democratic rule.

In another question, three journalists were killed during the student movement. Even after Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5, many media offices and journalists were attacked. The rooms of the President and General Secretary of the National Press Club have also been looted. What is the response of the United Nations in this situation?

Farhan Haque said, ‘Yes, we are against all kinds of attacks on journalists, anywhere, for any reason. We are alarmed by the news of the attacks that have been published in Bangladesh.