And Bangladesh descended into a lawless mobocracy after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5 last year. An unelected interim government headed by Mohammed Yunus has run the show so far, unleashing a wave of vendetta-driven retribution against the Awami League and its allies. As president, Yunus, now 85, will have enough influence on policy but will be spared the stress of routine daily governance. But can Yunus live up to his promise of organising truly free and fair polls if the Awami League is not allowed to contest? advertisementMyanmar lifts emergencyUnlike Yunus, the Myanmar military junta seems to be in a hurry to hold elections.
