Muhammad Yunus is reportedly “thinking about” resigning as Bangladesh's chief advisor, expressing concerns over the political parties not reaching a “common ground.”

On May 10, a major protest erupted in Bangladesh where demonstrators caused unrest at Shahbagh Square and demanded a ban on the Awami League.

Bangladesh's de-facto prime minister has threatened to step down if political parties cannot agree on reforms that citizens await with growing impatience, a top student leader has said, deepening uncertainty in the wake of deadly protests last year.