Following a meeting with the Chief Adviser, Citizens’ Unity leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna told reporters, “The Chief Adviser said the country is in deep crisis due to Indian hegemonic influence. That’s why national unity is more important than ever.”

Manna noted Yunus’s growing concern over the weakening unity among citizens and political forces. “He even expressed despair during the last Advisory Council meeting and contemplated resignation.”

Manna added, “He was persuaded not to resign. Others physically stopped him from submitting his resignation letter.”