When asked by Nikkei Asia about the reason for his resignation, the Chief Adviser stated that while he had not discussed this matter in Bangladesh, addressing it in Japan would cause major issues. According to Nikkei Asia, Dr. Yunus had told Nahid Islam that if political parties fail to agree on reforms and election deadlines, he might consider resigning. In response, Dr. Yunus remarked that discussing this matter abroad could cause significant problems, as he had not raised the issue in Bangladesh. He also highlighted that under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, approximately $234 billion had been siphoned out of Bangladesh. Furthermore, $11-12 billion worth of funds have been identified and confiscated within Bangladesh. Dr. Yunus stressed that if such funds were recovered, they would be spent on education and healthcare, with the aim of transforming the lives of the poor and aiding young entrepreneurs.