Muhammad Yunus takes oath of office in Bangladesh

Standing on a stage, flanked by flags and military officers, Muhummad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government today. Yunus is a Nobel laureate and he had popular support from student protesters and others who forced out former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier this week. Host Marco Werman has more.

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