Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman has lauded the appointment of fellow laureate Muhammad Yunus as head of Bangladesh's interim government following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina Wajed.

Karman views this event as a testament to the power of popular will in overcoming tyranny and corruption.

On her official Facebook page, Karman referred to Yunus as her "comrade and friend," indicating their shared commitment to human rights and their common struggle against oppressive regimes. This shared struggle, she suggests, is exemplified by Yunus's own experiences under Hasina's rule.

Karman specifically cited Hasina's seizure of the "Bank of the Poor," an institution founded by Yunus and for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize. She also noted Yunus's subsequent unjust imprisonment following a rigged trial, emphasizing the lengths to which Hasina went to silence dissent and suppress her critics.

Karman ultimately argues that the outcomes of both Yunus's and Hasina's experiences underscore the ultimate triumph of popular will over tyranny. She asserts that the voices of the people, when united and resolute, can ultimately bring down despots, dismantle corrupt systems, and reclaim the wealth of nations.