Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday congratulated newly appointed interim Prime Minister of Nepal Sushila Karki, hoping that Nepal and its resilient people will continue to progress on the path of peace, development and stability under her leadership and guidance.
"As a longstanding friend and neighbour of Nepal, we are confident that under your able leadership and guidance, Nepal and its resilient people will continue to progress on the path of peace, development and stability," he said in a message.
Prof Yunus said he looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Karki to further strengthen the deep rooted ties of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect.
In his message, the Chief Adviser said on behalf of the government and the people of Bangladesh and on his own behalf, he extends his warmest congratulations to Karki as the Prime Minister.
“Your assumption of this high office, at a critical and challenging time, is a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in you by the people of Nepal," Prof Yunus said.
He also expressed heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of lives during the recent political developments in Nepal.
Bangladesh envoy attends swearing-in of Nepal's interim PM
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and wish a swift and full recovery to all those who were injured. Wish you good health and success, and the people of Nepal continued peace and prosperity,” he said.
Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman on Friday evening attended the swearing-in ceremony of Sushila Karki as Prime Minister of the interim government of Nepal.
The Ambassador exchanged greetings with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal.
"Privileged to witness a historic moment of transition in Nepal," said Ambassador Rahman.
The President of Nepal on Friday appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister and the first woman to head the Himalayan nation’s government following fiery protests that caused the collapse of the previous administration.
President Ram Chandra Poudel also dissolved parliament and set March 5 as the date for elections based on the recommendation of the new prime minister, the president’s office said in a statement late Friday.
The most recent legislative elections were held in 2022.
Karki, a popular figure while serving as the court’s only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017, was sworn in by the president Friday in a small ceremony at the presidential residence that was broadcast on state-run television.
Karki was known for her stand against corruption in the government while serving as chief justice. Some lawmakers tried to impeach her in April 2017 and made accusations of bias, but the move was unsuccessful and criticized as an attack on the judiciary.