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[[Image:Grameen Yunus Dec 04.jpg|thumb|right|Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, the proponent of Nagorik Shakti]]
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'''Nagorik Shakti''' ({{lang-bn|নাগরিক শক্তি}}) was a proposed [[political party]] in [[Bangladesh]]. It was conceived in by 2006 [[Nobel Peace Prize]] winner [[Muhammad Yunus]]. "Nagorik Shakti" means "Citizen's Power". Yunus communicated his ideas to the people of the nation and asked for feedbacks by writing a total of three letters addressed to the citizens in the prominent national daily ''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''.
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{{Infobox political party
| name = Nagorik Shakti
| native_name = নাগরিক শক্তি
| logo =
| colorcode = red
| founder = [[Muhammad Yunus]]
| slogan = Bangladesh Go Ahead, Bangladesh<ref name=2nd />
| founded = {{Start date|df=yes|2007|02|17}}
| dissolved = {{End date|df=yes|2007|05|03}}
| ideology = [[Secularism]]<br>[[Social liberalism]]
| position = [[Centrism|Centre]] to [[Centre-left politics|centre-left]]
| country = Bangladesh
}}

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[[Image:Muhammad Yunus, World Economic Forum 2009 Annual Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, the proponent of Nagorik Shakti]]
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'''Nagorik Shakti''' ({{langx|bn|নাগরিক শক্তি}}) or '''Citizens' Power''' was a proposed political party in [[Bangladesh]]. It was conceived by 2006 [[Nobel Peace Prize]] winner [[Muhammad Yunus]]. Yunus communicated his ideas to the people of the nation and asked for feedback by writing a total of three letters addressed to the citizens in the prominent national daily ''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''. Yunus discontinued his venture in 2007 citing lack of interested eligible candidates.<ref name=3rd />


==Political situation of Bangladesh==
==Political situation of Bangladesh==
Bangladeshi politics was marred by instability, especially during the [[2006–2008 Bangladeshi political crisis|turmoil of 2006-08]]. Most top politicians, including former [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh|Prime Ministers]] [[Khaleda Zia]] and [[Sheikh Hasina]] were imprisoned on corruption charges,<ref name=haskha>{{cite news|last=PTI|title=Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina become neighbours...in prison|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/sep/04bangla.htm|accessdate=18 July 2011|newspaper=Rediff|date=September 04, 2007}}</ref> and a [[state of emergency]] existed.<ref name=emergency>{{cite news|title=The coup that dare not speak its name|url=http://www.economist.com/node/8560006?story_id=8560006|accessdate=18 July 2011|newspaper=The Economist|date=Jan 18th 2007}}</ref> Hence, to counter the rampant corruption in politics, Yunus proposed a political party run by clean honest people.<ref name=clean/>
Bangladeshi politics was marred by instability, especially during the [[2006–2008 Bangladeshi political crisis|turmoil of 2006–08]]. Most top politicians, including former Prime Ministers [[Khaleda Zia]] and [[Sheikh Hasina]] were imprisoned on corruption charges,<ref name=haskha>{{cite news|last=PTI|title=Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina become neighbours...in prison|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/sep/04bangla.htm |newspaper=Rediff |date=4 September 2007 |accessdate=18 July 2011}}</ref> and a [[state of emergency]] existed.<ref name=emergency>{{cite magazine |title=The coup that dare not speak its name |url=http://www.economist.com/node/8560006?story_id=8560006 |magazine=The Economist |date=18 January 2007 |accessdate=18 July 2011 |quote=Iajuddin Ahmed, Bangladesh's president, declared an army-backed state of emergency on January 11th and cancelled the election due on January 22nd.}}</ref> Hence, to counter the rampant corruption in politics, Yunus proposed a political party run by clean honest people.<ref name=clean/>


==History==
==History==
In early 2006 Yunus, along with other members of the civil society including Professor [[Rehman Sobhan]], Justice [[Muhammad Habibur Rahman]], Dr [[Kamal Hossain]], [[Matiur Rahman (journalist)|Matiur Rahman]], [[Mahfuz Anam]] and [[Debapriya Bhattchariya]], participated in a campaign for honest and clean candidates in national elections.<ref name=clean>{{cite web|url=http://www.cpd-bangladesh.org/media/press_N17.html |title=Parliament with honest, efficient must for development| publisher=The New Nation|date=21 March 2006|accessdate=22 August 2007}}</ref> He considered entering politics in the later part of that year.<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Correspondent |title= Yunus not willing to be caretaker chief |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/10/18/d6101801022.htm |publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |id=Vol 5 Num 853 |date= 18 October 2006|accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>
In early 2006 Yunus, along with other members of the civil society including Professor [[Rehman Sobhan]], former [[Chief Justice of Bangladesh|chief justice]] [[Muhammad Habibur Rahman]], jurist [[Kamal Hossain]], [[Prothom Alo]] editor [[Matiur Rahman (journalist)|Matiur Rahman]], [[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] editor [[Mahfuz Anam]] and economist [[Debapriya Bhattacharya]], participated in a campaign for honest and clean candidates in national elections.<ref name=clean>{{cite web |url=http://www.cpd-bangladesh.org/media/press_N17.html |title=Parliament with honest, efficient must for development |newspaper=The New Nation |date=21 March 2006 |accessdate=22 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929175614/http://www.cpd-bangladesh.org/media/press_N17.html |archivedate=29 September 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He considered entering politics in the later part of that year.<ref>{{cite news |title= Yunus not willing to be caretaker chief |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2006/10/18/d6101801022.htm |newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=18 October 2006 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>


==The First Letter==
==First letter==
On 11 February 2007, Yunus wrote an open letter, published in the Bangladeshi newspaper ''[[Daily Star (Bangladesh)|Daily Star]]'', where he asked citizens for views on his plan to float a political party to establish political goodwill, proper leadership and good [[governance]]. In the letter, he called on everyone to briefly outline how he should go about the task and how they can contribute to it.<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Correspondent |title= Yunus seeks people's views on floating political party |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/02/12/d7021201011.htm |publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |id=Vol 5 Num 961 |date= 12 February 2007|accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>
On 11 February 2007, Yunus wrote an open letter, published in the Bangladeshi newspaper ''[[Daily Star (Bangladesh)|Daily Star]]'', where he asked citizens for views on his plan to float a political party to establish political goodwill, proper leadership and good [[governance]]. In the letter, he called on everyone to briefly outline how he should go about the task and how they can contribute to it.<ref>{{cite news |title= Yunus seeks people's views on floating political party |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/02/12/d7021201011.htm |newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |date=12 February 2007 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>


==Unveiling==
==Unveiling==
Yunus finally announced the foundation of a new party tentatively called [[Citizens' Power]] (''Nagorik Shakti'') on 18 February 2007.<ref name=name /><ref>{{cite news |first=Islam |last=Siddique |title= Bangladesh Nobel Laureate Announces His Political Party's Name |url=http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006502326 |publisher=AHN |id=7006502326 |date= 18 February 2007|accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Reporter |title= 'I will do politics of unity': Yunus names his party Nagorik Shakti |url=http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_34138.shtml |publisher=The New Nation |id=34138 |date= 12 February 2007|accessdate=18 August 2007}}{{Dead link|date=September 2009}}</ref> There was speculation that the army supported a move by Yunus into politics.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sabir |last=Mustafa |title= Bangladesh at a crossroads |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6530781.stm |publisher=BBC |id= |date= 5 April 2007|accessdate=18 August 2007| quote=At first glance, the current state of Bangladesh appears to be a paradox : a country under a state of emergency, but where the general public seem quite content.}}</ref>
Yunus finally announced the foundation of a new party tentatively called Citizens' Power (''Nagorik Shakti'') on 18 February 2007.<ref name=name /><ref>{{cite news |first=Islam |last=Siddique |date=18 February 2007 |title=Bangladesh Nobel Laureate Announces His Political Party's Name |url=http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006502326 |work=AHN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220050932/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006502326 |archive-date=2007-02-20 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nobel laureate Yunus to contest Bangladesh's next parliamentary polls |url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1218856971.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220221253/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1218856971.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 February 2016 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=18 February 2007 |accessdate=24 January 2016 |via=[[HighBeam Research]]}}</ref> There was speculation that the army supported a move by Yunus into politics.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sabir |last=Mustafa |title= Bangladesh at a crossroads |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6530781.stm |work=BBC News|date=5 April 2007 |accessdate=18 August 2007 | quote=At first glance, the current state of Bangladesh appears to be a paradox : a country under a state of emergency, but where the general public seem quite content.}}</ref>


==The Second Letter==
==Second letter==
The second letter written by Yunus addressed to the citizens expressed his interests to join politics, outlining the foundations and principles of the party, a detailed organizational structure for the grassroots of the party, and featured addresses to women, the young, and the expatriates.
The second letter written by Yunus addressed to the citizens expressed his interests to join politics, outlining the foundations and principles of the party, a detailed organizational structure for the grassroots of the party, and featured addresses to women, the young, and the expatriates.


===Motto and Principles===
===Motto and principles===


''Bangladesh egiye cholo'' or "March Ahead, Bangladesh" was to be the theme title of the movement, as declared in the second letter to the people.<ref name=2nd>{{cite news|last=Yunus|first=Muhammad|title=Yunus' second letter|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/02/23/d7022301075.htm|accessdate=18 July 2011|newspaper=The Daily Star|date=February 23, 2007}}</ref> Among its aims is the reinstatement of a secular constitution as well as gains in female empowerment and the fight against poverty and corruption. It will attempt to appoint capable leaders with a commitment to honest governance and accountability.<ref name=clean /> Dr. Yunus intended to make Bangladesh an economical check-point in South Asia by opening up its ports and establishing global ties.<ref name=2nd />
''Bangladesh egiye cholo'' or "March Ahead, Bangladesh" was to be the theme title of the movement, as declared in the second letter to the people.<ref name=2nd>{{cite news|last=Yunus|first=Muhammad|title=Yunus' second letter|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/02/23/d7022301075.htm |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=23 February 2007 |accessdate=18 July 2011}}</ref> Among its aims is the reinstatement of a secular constitution as well as gains in female empowerment and the fight against poverty and corruption. It will attempt to appoint capable leaders with a commitment to honest governance and accountability.<ref name=clean /> Dr. Yunus intended to make Bangladesh an economical check-point in South Asia by opening up its ports and establishing global ties.<ref name=2nd />


===Organization===
===Organization===


Yunus outlined the organizational structure of the party through his second letter to the people.<ref name=2nd />
Yunus outlined the organizational structure of the party through his second letter to the people.<ref name=2nd />


The organization of Nagorik Shakti was to be mostly based on the rural areas of Bangladesh: the villages.<ref name=2nd /> It was assumed that there will be 20 working people, and hoped that the parties will avoid going down the path of the more unruly elements in Bangladeshi politics by avoiding formal showdown such as public meetings, preferring instead to convince the electorate by proclaiming facts. Each unit should have 50% female worker-supporter and must have at least 33%. Ideally, females and young people should be among the party's key players. Each team or group must be able to nominate others to higher positions and this practice should be carried on right up to constituency level. Party expenses will be covered by its members.
The organisation of Nagorik Shakti was to be mostly based on the rural areas of Bangladesh: the villages.<ref name=2nd /> It was assumed that there will be 20 working people, and hoped that the parties will avoid going down the path of the more unruly elements in Bangladeshi politics by avoiding formal showdown such as public meetings, preferring instead to convince the electorate by proclaiming facts. Each unit should have 50% female worker-supporter and must have at least 33%. Ideally, females and young people should be among the party's key players. Each team or group must be able to nominate others to higher positions and this practice should be carried on right up to constituency level. Party expenses will be covered by its members.


Yunus intended his party to run for all 300 constituencies during the 2008 parliamentary elections<ref name=name>{{cite news|title=Yunus names his political party Nagorik Shakti|url=http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?id=52213&cid=3|accessdate=18 July 2011|newspaper=The New Age|date=Feb 18th, 2007}}</ref>
Yunus intended his party to run for all 300 constituencies during the [[2008 Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh|2008 parliamentary elections]].<ref name=name>{{cite news |title=Yunus names his political party Nagorik Shakti |url=http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?id=52213&cid=3 |newspaper=Bdnews24.com |date=18 February 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319055700/http://www.bdnews24.com/details.php?id=52213&cid=3 |archive-date=2012-03-19 |accessdate=18 July 2011}}</ref>


==Conflict of interest with Grameen Bank==
==Conflict of interest with Grameen Bank==


Yunus wants to avoid accusations of conflict of interest between his role in Shakti and with the [[Grameen Bank]]—the pioneering [[microcredit]] lender he founded in 1976. He has stated that he will reduce his involvement with the Bank, and that no Grameen Bank executives will be involved with the party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2007/02/23/d7022301022.htm|title=Yunus floats party styled Nagorik Shakti|publisher=The Daily Star|date=2006-02-23|accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref>
Yunus wants to avoid accusations of conflict of interest between his role in Shakti and with the [[Grameen Bank]]—the pioneering [[microcredit]] lender he founded in 1976. He has stated that he will reduce his involvement with the Bank, and that no Grameen Bank executives will be involved with the party.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2007/02/23/d7022301022.htm |title=Yunus floats party styled Nagorik Shakti |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=23 February 2006 |accessdate=9 May 2007}}</ref>


==Reactions in the political arena==
==Reactions in the political arena==


Right from its inception, the party has caused quite a stir in political circles. Though many political leaders initially remained tight-lipped, some expressed their bitterness regarding the party.
Right from its inception, the party has caused quite a stir in political circles. Though many political leaders initially remained tight-lipped, some expressed their bitterness regarding the party.
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Then Former Premier [[Sheikh Hasina]] expressed her displeasure over Yunus joining politics, saying, "Newcomers in politics are dangerous elements and are to be viewed with suspicion, they often do more harm to the nation than good."{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}


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Then Former Premier [[Sheikh Hasina]] expressed her displeasure over Yunus joining politics, saying, "Newcomers in politics are dangerous elements and are to be viewed with suspicion, they often do more harm to the nation than good."<ref>{{cite news |title=Nobel winner enters Bangladesh poll |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2007/02/200852512051105550.html |work=Al Jazeera |date=18 February 2007}}</ref>
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Mufti Aminee, one of the former four-party alliance leaders was even less charitable in his views on the Professor, saying "Dr. Yunus is an enemy of the country, nation and Islam."{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}

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[[Fazlul Haque Amini]], leader of the [[Islami Oikya Jote]], was even less charitable in his views on the Professor, saying "Dr. Yunus is an enemy of the country, nation and Islam."{{citation needed|date=July 2011}}


==The Third Letter==
==Third letter==
On 3 May, however, Yunus declared that he had decided to abandon his political plans following a meeting with the head of the interim government, [[Fakhruddin Ahmed]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Yunus drops plans to enter politics |url=http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/E6E2375D-C914-49CC-9356-09D72BA2E02A.htm |publisher=Al Jazeera |date= 18 February 2007|accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref><ref name=3rd>{{cite web|last=Yunus|first=Muhammad|title=3rd letter from Prof. Yunus|url=http://dryunusbdcan.blogspot.com/2007/06/3rd-letter-from-prof-yunus.html|accessdate=18 July 2011}}</ref>
On 3 May, however, Yunus declared that he had decided to abandon his political plans following a meeting with the head of the interim government, [[Fakhruddin Ahmed]].<ref name=3rd>{{cite web|last=Yunus|first=Muhammad|title=3rd letter from Prof. Yunus |url=http://dryunusbdcan.blogspot.com/2007/06/3rd-letter-from-prof-yunus.html |date=20 June 2007 |accessdate=18 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title= Yunus drops plans to enter politics |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2007/05/2008525143142288159.html |work=Al Jazeera |date=3 May 2007 |accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.nagorik-shakti.net Nagorik Shakti] - Election Campaign Website
* [http://www.nagorik-shakti.net Nagorik Shakti] – Election Campaign Website
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Nagorik Shakti
নাগরিক শক্তি
FounderMuhammad Yunus
Founded17 February 2007 (2007-02-17)
Dissolved3 May 2007 (2007-05-03)
IdeologySecularism
Social liberalism
Political positionCentre to centre-left
SloganBangladesh Go Ahead, Bangladesh[1]
Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, the proponent of Nagorik Shakti

Nagorik Shakti (Bengali: নাগরিক শক্তি) or Citizens' Power was a proposed political party in Bangladesh. It was conceived by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. Yunus communicated his ideas to the people of the nation and asked for feedback by writing a total of three letters addressed to the citizens in the prominent national daily The Daily Star. Yunus discontinued his venture in 2007 citing lack of interested eligible candidates.[2]

Political situation of Bangladesh

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Bangladeshi politics was marred by instability, especially during the turmoil of 2006–08. Most top politicians, including former Prime Ministers Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina were imprisoned on corruption charges,[3] and a state of emergency existed.[4] Hence, to counter the rampant corruption in politics, Yunus proposed a political party run by clean honest people.[5]

History

[edit]

In early 2006 Yunus, along with other members of the civil society including Professor Rehman Sobhan, former chief justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman, jurist Kamal Hossain, Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman, The Daily Star editor Mahfuz Anam and economist Debapriya Bhattacharya, participated in a campaign for honest and clean candidates in national elections.[5] He considered entering politics in the later part of that year.[6]

First letter

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On 11 February 2007, Yunus wrote an open letter, published in the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Star, where he asked citizens for views on his plan to float a political party to establish political goodwill, proper leadership and good governance. In the letter, he called on everyone to briefly outline how he should go about the task and how they can contribute to it.[7]

Unveiling

[edit]

Yunus finally announced the foundation of a new party tentatively called Citizens' Power (Nagorik Shakti) on 18 February 2007.[8][9][10] There was speculation that the army supported a move by Yunus into politics.[11]

Second letter

[edit]

The second letter written by Yunus addressed to the citizens expressed his interests to join politics, outlining the foundations and principles of the party, a detailed organizational structure for the grassroots of the party, and featured addresses to women, the young, and the expatriates.

Motto and principles

[edit]

Bangladesh egiye cholo or "March Ahead, Bangladesh" was to be the theme title of the movement, as declared in the second letter to the people.[1] Among its aims is the reinstatement of a secular constitution as well as gains in female empowerment and the fight against poverty and corruption. It will attempt to appoint capable leaders with a commitment to honest governance and accountability.[5] Dr. Yunus intended to make Bangladesh an economical check-point in South Asia by opening up its ports and establishing global ties.[1]

Organization

[edit]

Yunus outlined the organizational structure of the party through his second letter to the people.[1]

The organisation of Nagorik Shakti was to be mostly based on the rural areas of Bangladesh: the villages.[1] It was assumed that there will be 20 working people, and hoped that the parties will avoid going down the path of the more unruly elements in Bangladeshi politics by avoiding formal showdown such as public meetings, preferring instead to convince the electorate by proclaiming facts. Each unit should have 50% female worker-supporter and must have at least 33%. Ideally, females and young people should be among the party's key players. Each team or group must be able to nominate others to higher positions and this practice should be carried on right up to constituency level. Party expenses will be covered by its members.

Yunus intended his party to run for all 300 constituencies during the 2008 parliamentary elections.[8]

Conflict of interest with Grameen Bank

[edit]

Yunus wants to avoid accusations of conflict of interest between his role in Shakti and with the Grameen Bank—the pioneering microcredit lender he founded in 1976. He has stated that he will reduce his involvement with the Bank, and that no Grameen Bank executives will be involved with the party.[12]

Reactions in the political arena

[edit]

Right from its inception, the party has caused quite a stir in political circles. Though many political leaders initially remained tight-lipped, some expressed their bitterness regarding the party.

Then Former Premier Sheikh Hasina expressed her displeasure over Yunus joining politics, saying, "Newcomers in politics are dangerous elements and are to be viewed with suspicion, they often do more harm to the nation than good."[13]

Fazlul Haque Amini, leader of the Islami Oikya Jote, was even less charitable in his views on the Professor, saying "Dr. Yunus is an enemy of the country, nation and Islam."[citation needed]

Third letter

[edit]

On 3 May, however, Yunus declared that he had decided to abandon his political plans following a meeting with the head of the interim government, Fakhruddin Ahmed.[2][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Yunus, Muhammad (23 February 2007). "Yunus' second letter". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  2. ^ a b Yunus, Muhammad (20 June 2007). "3rd letter from Prof. Yunus". Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  3. ^ PTI (4 September 2007). "Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina become neighbours...in prison". Rediff. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  4. ^ "The coup that dare not speak its name". The Economist. 18 January 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2011. Iajuddin Ahmed, Bangladesh's president, declared an army-backed state of emergency on January 11th and cancelled the election due on January 22nd.
  5. ^ a b c "Parliament with honest, efficient must for development". The New Nation. 21 March 2006. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
  6. ^ "Yunus not willing to be caretaker chief". The Daily Star. 18 October 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  7. ^ "Yunus seeks people's views on floating political party". The Daily Star. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  8. ^ a b "Yunus names his political party Nagorik Shakti". Bdnews24.com. 18 February 2007. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  9. ^ Siddique, Islam (18 February 2007). "Bangladesh Nobel Laureate Announces His Political Party's Name". AHN. Archived from the original on 20 February 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  10. ^ "Nobel laureate Yunus to contest Bangladesh's next parliamentary polls". Hindustan Times. 18 February 2007. Archived from the original on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2016 – via HighBeam Research.
  11. ^ Mustafa, Sabir (5 April 2007). "Bangladesh at a crossroads". BBC News. Retrieved 18 August 2007. At first glance, the current state of Bangladesh appears to be a paradox : a country under a state of emergency, but where the general public seem quite content.
  12. ^ "Yunus floats party styled Nagorik Shakti". The Daily Star. 23 February 2006. Retrieved 9 May 2007.
  13. ^ "Nobel winner enters Bangladesh poll". Al Jazeera. 18 February 2007.
  14. ^ "Yunus drops plans to enter politics". Al Jazeera. 3 May 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
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