Bangladesh News LIVE: Nobel Laureate Yunus Takes Oath To Lead Interim Govt After Emotional Dhaka Return
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh News LIVE: Nobel Laureate Yunus Takes Oath To Lead Interim Govt After Emotional Dhaka Return

News 18  

Bangladesh News LIVE: Modi Calls For Protection Of Hindus, Other Minorities In Bangladesh “My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the… — Narendra Modi August 8, 2024 Read full Article Nobel Winner Yunus Sworn In As Chief Advisor In Bangladesh's Interim Govt With 13 Advisors Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has been officially sworn in as the chief advisor of Bangladesh’s newly formed interim government, marking the country’s first such administration in 16 years. PM Modi Offers 'Best Wishes' To Bangladesh Interim Leader Yunus Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his “best wishes” to Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, saying New Delhi was “committed” to working with neighbouring Dhaka. “India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfil the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development.” Bangladesh News LIVE: Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Takes Oath To Lead Interim Govt Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus took an oath to lead the interim government on Thursday, just hours after returning to Bangladesh from exile.

Law India Pakistan Bangladesh Indian Hindu Hindus Sheikh Hasina Sheikh Dhaka Lead Pti Live Nobel Modi Jaishankar Lammy Situation Muhammad His Father Mea Interim Yunus Interim Govt Bsf Muhammad Yunus Professor Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh News Bangladesh News Live His New Responsibilities Nobel Laureate  modi  live  situation  govt  yunus  law  takes  muhammad  oath  bangladesh  lead  laureate  interim  return  sheikh  india  nobel

History of this topic

India merely an ally: Bangladesh law adviser on Modi's Vijay Diwas post
Trending News
6 days, 14 hours ago

India merely an ally: Bangladesh law adviser on Modi's Vijay Diwas post

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh interim government's Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, "India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more." Attaching a screenshot of Modi's post that paid tribute to Indian soldiers for their role in the historic victory in 1971, Nazrul wrote on Facebook in Bengali on Monday, …

'Elections possible between…': Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on Victory Day
Trending News
1 week ago

'Elections possible between…': Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus on Victory Day

Hindustan Times  

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the leader of Bangladesh's interim government, on Monday said the next general elections could be held at some point between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026. "In view of the electoral processes and recommendations of the Electoral Reforms Commission, and if we add in the expected level of reform based on the …

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026: Yunus
Top News
1 week ago

Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026: Yunus

The Hindu  

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August revolution, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026. Pressure has been growing on Nobel Peace Prize winner Mr. Yunus — appointed the country's "chief adviser" after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August — to …

Bangladesh plans to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh plans to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026

Al Jazeera  

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus says implementing full list of electoral reforms could delay elections by a few months. General elections in Bangladesh will be held in late 2025 or early 2026, the country’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after a popular revolution in August, announced. Pressure has been growing on Yunus, appointed the country’s “chief …

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina mounts fresh attack on interim leader Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday mounted another blistering attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of leading an "undemocratic group" that has no responsibility towards the people. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina called Mohammad Yunus a "fascist" In a statement on the eve of the 'Bijoy Dibosh', Hasina called Yunus a "fascist" and alleged …

The worrying direction Bangladesh is taking and that talk of US deep state and Pakistan
1 week, 4 days ago

The worrying direction Bangladesh is taking and that talk of US deep state and Pakistan

New Indian Express  

Is the Bangladesh National Party having second thoughts about the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammed Yunus? Tarique's return had earlier almost been a given after a Bangladesh High Court acquitted him in the grenade attack case that targeted former premier Sheikh Hasina at an Awami League rally in Dhaka in August 2004. On both sides of the political …

Is Muhammad Yunus preparing Bangladesh for crisis or elections?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Is Muhammad Yunus preparing Bangladesh for crisis or elections?

Firstpost  

Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, took the reins of Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August. However, Yunus’ government continues to delay elections in the name of reforms without giving any firm timeline, take consequential foreign policy decisions such as drawing closer to Pakistan and alienating India — all as the economy crumbles Is Muhammad Yunus preparing …

Yunus must face Modi-Trump wrath
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Yunus must face Modi-Trump wrath

New Indian Express  

Is the world religious order crumbling? The communal credentials of the darling of the Western Deep State are no secret: in 2005, he made it to the list of ‘The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims’ compiled by the Amman-based Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre. Across cultures and civilisations, Yunus and Grameen Bank have shown that even the …

How Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has failed Bangladesh
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has failed Bangladesh

Firstpost  

The ‘new Bangladesh’ that Yunus and his other advisers have repeatedly spoken about has turned out to be grossly intolerant political machinery, a stark reminder of the days under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government when minorities and political opponents were persecuted and the criminals went scot-free Yunus remains indebted to the students for his newfound political relevance and has made …

Before Dhaka sets a fresh date with democracy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Before Dhaka sets a fresh date with democracy

New Indian Express  

Bangladesh is again at a crucial juncture in its turbulent history. Its interim government has completed 100 days in office, but hasn’t yet projected any time-frame for national elections. The imposition of Muhammad Yunus, an economist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as chief adviser of the interim government this August was part of an American script. The Bangladesh Constitution gave …

Genocide of Hindus by your friend: Mohandas Pai jabs businessman for backing Yunus
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Genocide of Hindus by your friend: Mohandas Pai jabs businessman for backing Yunus

India Today  

Former Infosys executive Mohandas Pai hit out at Indian-American businessman Vinod Khosla for not speaking up against the "genocide of minority Hindus" in Bangladesh led by his "very close friend" Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. "Will you please stand up and protest against the genocide of minority Hindus in Bangladesh led by your very close friend Muhammad Yunus? On August 7, …

Was Muhammad Yunus the wrong choice to bring stability to Bangladesh?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Was Muhammad Yunus the wrong choice to bring stability to Bangladesh?

Firstpost  

Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel Laureate, was appointed to lead the interim government in August after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to India. However, three months later, violence against minorities is on the rise, radical voices are unabated, press freedom is under threat and there is no clarity on the polls Was Muhammad Yunus the wrong choice …

100 days of the Yunus Government: Is Bangladesh really back on track?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

100 days of the Yunus Government: Is Bangladesh really back on track?

India Today  

Muhammad Yunus has completed 100 days at the helm as Bangladesh's chief advisor after a revolution displaced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Professor Parvez Abbasi joins India Today Global to explain the state of Bangladesh politics and rate the record of the Yunus administration. On the subject of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, Abbasi acknowledged that there were reprisals against minority …

After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment
1 month ago

After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment

Hindustan Times  

Revolutions often end badly. These include banning the Awami League, Sheikh Hasina’s party, and trying to have her extradited from India to face charges for what they allege are crimes against humanity. The student protesters, frustrated by Mr Yunus’s fairly tolerant approach to the AL, could take to the streets again, this time threatening violence. If the bnp were to …

100 days of Muhammad Yunus in power; how Bangladesh has fared under its only Nobel Laureate
1 month ago

100 days of Muhammad Yunus in power; how Bangladesh has fared under its only Nobel Laureate

Firstpost  

The interim government under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has completed 100 days. He took over charge to tackle what he has called the “extremely tough” challenge of restoring democratic institutions in the South Asian nation of some 170 million people The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh completed its 100 days this week. Yunus took over charge of the country’s …

Is Yunus-led Bangladesh's 'interim' government delaying elections?
1 month ago

Is Yunus-led Bangladesh's 'interim' government delaying elections?

Firstpost  

Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, who as per Bangladesh Constitution, should have held fresh national elections within three months, or 90 days, after the dissolution of parliament, recently completed 100 days in office and has still not specified any timeline for the general polls An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was formed in Bangladesh on August 8 within …

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus calls attacks on Hindus 'exaggerated propaganda'
1 month ago

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus calls attacks on Hindus 'exaggerated propaganda'

India Today  

Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus downplayed recent violence against the country’s Hindu minority on Sunday, describing it as "exaggerated propaganda" with political motives aimed at destabilising the nation. Although the Hindus, who make up about 8 per cent of Bangladesh's 17 crore population, celebrated a muted Durga Puja this year and at least 35 untoward incidents related to the festival …

Yunus urges patience as Bangladesh govt works on election reforms
1 month ago

Yunus urges patience as Bangladesh govt works on election reforms

Firstpost  

Yunus, a microfinance pioneer, is leading a temporary administration, to tackle what he has called the “extremely tough” challenge of restoring democratic institutions in the South Asian nation of some 170 million people. Yunus, a pioneering figure in microfinance, was appointed as the “chief advisor” on August 9, after the student-led uprising led to the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year …

Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms

Al Jazeera  

The interim leader pledges electoral and constitutional reforms before elections in an address marking 100 days in power. Bangladesh‘s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for the nation’s “patience”, pledging that general elections would be held after electoral and institutional reforms were completed in a televised address marking 100 days in office. Yunus was appointed “chief adviser” on August 9, …

We will seek Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus
1 month, 1 week ago

We will seek Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India: Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

India Today  

Bangladesh Chief Adviser and Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced plans to seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after the ouster of her Awami League government in August this year. The Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime was toppled on August 5 in the face of a mass upsurge originating from a quota …

Yunus stresses on ‘mutual interest’ as he greets Trump
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yunus stresses on ‘mutual interest’ as he greets Trump

The Hindu  

Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory. Bangladesh and the U.S. “share a long history of friendship and collaboration across numerous areas of mutual interest,” Mr. Yunus said in a letter. Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. President: Follow LIVE updates “Excellency, aligning with our commitment to …

Joe Biden, Bill Clinton rally behind Bangladesh interim leader Yunus
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden, Bill Clinton rally behind Bangladesh interim leader Yunus

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden met Tuesday with Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on the margins of the U.N.’s annual summit, in a show of support after an uprising toppled the country’s autocratic government. Mr. Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, later received high praise from former president Bill Clinton, who hailed their 40-year-long friendship and the global impact of the …

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral
3 months ago

Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral

India TV News  

New York: Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, ducked questions from Indian media at a New York hotel on Monday night. "Go back, Yunus" Vociferous protestors chanted "Go Back" slogans against Yunus outside a hotel in New York where he is staying to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session. Hindus attacked in Bangladesh Bangladesh …

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s new ruler is in a race against time

Hindustan Times  

OVER THE past ten days Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, has been transformed. Images of Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who fled the country on August 5th, and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, her father and Bangladesh’s founding father, have vanished from billboards. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus salutes to the attendees upon arrival at the Bangabhaban to take oath as the head of …

Sanjaya Baru | Bangladesh’s Yunus can ‘re-earn’ his Peace Prize
4 months ago

Sanjaya Baru | Bangladesh’s Yunus can ‘re-earn’ his Peace Prize

Deccan Chronicle  

Democratic institutions ensure that a nation state renews its legitimacy within civil society. Whatever the future holds for Bangladesh, the representatives of civil society who are now functionaries of the State can play a historic role by revitalising the social and political foundations of Bangladesh that attracted global attention not long ago. One of Mr Yunus’ first statements after he …

Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of Bangladesh
4 months ago

Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus accuses Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday accused deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of destroying every institution of the country in her efforts to stay in power as he promised to hold a free, fair, and participatory election as soon as his government completes the "mandate" of carrying out "vital reforms." Mr. Yunus said the interim government will hold …

Interim government in Bangladesh committed to hold free and fair elections, says Mohammad Yunus
4 months ago

Interim government in Bangladesh committed to hold free and fair elections, says Mohammad Yunus

The Hindu  

The caretaker government in Bangladesh is committed to ensuring a transition to inclusive and pluralistic democracy and creating an environment in which "free, fair and participatory elections" can be held, its head Mohammad Yunus assured the international community on Saturday. "You all are aware that Bangladesh witnessed a ‘Second Revolution’ on 5th August 2024, through a mass uprising spearheaded by …

What lies ahead for Bangladesh? | In Focus podcast
4 months, 1 week ago

What lies ahead for Bangladesh? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The fifth of August changed the course of history in Bangladesh. The images of a once-powerful Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country in a helicopter will remain etched in memory for the momentous change it marked. A government led by the high-profile Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, once the target of Sheikh Hasina’s high-handed actions, has taken charge of the …

Ramification | Bangladesh: How Muhammad Yunus is wearing a crown of thorns
4 months, 1 week ago

Ramification | Bangladesh: How Muhammad Yunus is wearing a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

An interim government was sworn in on August 8 in Bangladesh after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. So it wasn’t a surprise when the interim government led by Muhammed Yunus included staunch supporters of the BNP and JeI as well as pro-West voices severely critical of India. Therefore, India has been closely watching the situation unfold in Bangladesh while it …

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus says Bangladesh is a mess but at least ‘the monster is gone’
4 months, 1 week ago

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus says Bangladesh is a mess but at least ‘the monster is gone’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus …

Bangladesh scraps August 15 holiday for Bangabandhu; Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple amid attacks on Hindus
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh scraps August 15 holiday for Bangabandhu; Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple amid attacks on Hindus

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A draft has been prepared by the interim government in Bangladesh to scrap August 15th as a national holiday. “There have been reports that members of the Awami League will pay their tributes to a portrait of Bangabandhu on this day, while right-wing political parties want the holiday scrapped. Meanwhile, the police uniforms are likely to be changed, …

Bangladesh is experiencing a 'student-led revolution': Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh is experiencing a 'student-led revolution': Muhammad Yunus

The Hindu  

Bangladesh was experiencing a "student-led revolution" after the ouster of Premier Sheikh Hasina, the South Asian country's new interim leader Muhammad Yunus said. Mr. Yunus arrived back in Bangladesh from Europe on Thursday after he was called by the student leaders of the protests that toppled Ms. Hasina and asked to steer democratic reforms. "'Because you ordered me to do …

Bangladesh interim government urges protesters to surrender all illegal firearms within a week
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh interim government urges protesters to surrender all illegal firearms within a week

The Hindu  

“Bangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General M. Sakhawat Hussain on Monday asked protesters to surrender by August 19 all illegal and unauthorised firearms, including the rifles looted from law enforcers during the recent violence,” according to a media report. Hussain said that if those arms were not returned to nearby police stations, then the authorities would undertake a …

Muhammad Yunus 'secular', won't allow rift among different communities in Bangladesh: Pawar
4 months, 1 week ago

Muhammad Yunus 'secular', won't allow rift among different communities in Bangladesh: Pawar

The Hindu  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said Bangladesh's interim government head Muhammad Yunus is a "secular" leader and he will ensure there is no rift among different communities in the neighbouring country. Yunus, the 84-year-old economist, on Thursday took oath as the Bangladesh interim government's chief adviser - a position equivalent to the prime minister. Speaking to reporters in Pune, …

Bangladesh Interim Govt Has No Plan To Ban Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Interim Govt Has No Plan To Ban Sheikh Hasina's Awami League

ABP News  

Bangladesh's new home minister Sakhawat Hossain on Monday said the Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus-led new interim government, now running the country, had no intention of banning ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party. Addressing the reports about a possible ban on Hasina's political outfit, the violence-hit South Asian country's new Home Minister Sakhawat Hossain said, "The party has made …

The Yunus Paradox: Nobel laureate’s peaceful vision vs the growing fundamentalism in Bangladesh
4 months, 1 week ago

The Yunus Paradox: Nobel laureate’s peaceful vision vs the growing fundamentalism in Bangladesh

Firstpost  

With the uncertain political landscape that lies beneath the developments in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus’s leadership, though promising in the short term, may struggle to navigate the turbulent waters ahead Bangladesh is currently experiencing a historic political shift. The potential for increased radicaliation, cross-border terrorism, and a deteriorating situation for the Hindu minority in Bangladesh could strain India’s resources and compromise …

Bangladesh interim govt’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus acquitted in graft case
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh interim govt’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus acquitted in graft case

The Hindu  

Muhammad Yunus was on Sunday acquitted in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over the misappropriation of funds from the Grameen Telecom Workers and Employees Welfare Fund, three days after he took oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, according to a media report. Mr. Yunus, the 84-year-old economist, on Thursday took oath as the interim government's …

US Lawmakers Urge Action Against Hindu Attacks in Bangladesh
4 months, 1 week ago

US Lawmakers Urge Action Against Hindu Attacks in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers have sought the US' direct intervention to stop the "coordinated attacks" against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, underlining that instability in the region, "fuelled by religious intolerance and violence", is not in the interest of America or its allies. Members of minority communities in Bangladesh faced at least 205 incidents of attacks in 52 districts since …

‘Be on watch out!’: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar condemns ‘Bangladesh can happen in India’ remarks
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Be on watch out!’: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar condemns ‘Bangladesh can happen in India’ remarks

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday urged citizens to ‘be on watch out,’ as he cautioned them against ‘attempts by some to infuse a narrative,’ that events similar to Bangladesh, 'could happen in India too.' Sheikh Hasina resigned and the PM and fled Bangladesh on Monday amid nationwide violent protests The VP did not name anyone; he was referring to …

Why Muhammad Yunus should have reconsidered his interim role
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Muhammad Yunus should have reconsidered his interim role

Firstpost  

One suspects his presence as the head of the interim government may give cover to the worst abuses and perhaps lend his name to the accession of an authoritarian regime My only trip to Bangladesh was in December 2008. In the West, many analysts portray the coup against Sheikh Hasina as the revenge of Generation Z. Sheikh Hasina had grown …

US State Secretary Antony Blinken welcomes Muhammad Yunus as interim leader of Bangladesh amid unrest
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US State Secretary Antony Blinken welcomes Muhammad Yunus as interim leader of Bangladesh amid unrest

India TV News  

Days after Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Saturday that the US remains committed to working with the crisis-torn nation as it strives to restore a prosperous future for its citizens after months of deadly unrest. Taking to X, Blinken extended a warm welcome …

'You Talk Big On Gaza, But...': Anurag Thakur Slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress Over Silence On Minorities In Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'You Talk Big On Gaza, But...': Anurag Thakur Slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress Over Silence On Minorities In Bangladesh

News 18  

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of failing to address the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh “Unfortunately, the Leader of the Opposition and the Congress party, in their tweets congratulating the interim Bangladeshi government, did not raise the issue of Hindu or minority protection in Bangladesh,” …

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt sworn in | List of members
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt sworn in | List of members

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as the chief advisor, was sworn in on Thursday evening by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, three days after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government by student-led anti-quota protests that turned into a mass movement against her, and forced her to leave the country. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus signs the …

What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?

Hindustan Times  

By Sakshi Dayal What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking? NEW DELHI, - Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday at a time when the country is facing tough economic challenges. SOCIAL BUSINESSES Yunus advocates "social businesses" that solve problems rather than simply create wealth, with any profit …

Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate set to head Bangladesh's interim govt?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate set to head Bangladesh's interim govt?

Hindustan Times  

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate economist, arrived in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon, to be sworn in as the new interim prime minister of Bangladesh. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to form the interim government in Bangladesh after 15 years of Sheikh Hasina's rule. In 2006, Muhammad Yunus received a Nobel Prize in economics for Grameen Banks' contribution to …

From economy to security, the many challenges awaiting Muhammad Yunus as Bangladesh’s interim PM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From economy to security, the many challenges awaiting Muhammad Yunus as Bangladesh’s interim PM

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh army chief on Wednesday announced that the interim government led by Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will take oath on Thursday. Here’s why In a few hours from now, Nobel Laureate economist Muhammad Yunus will return to Bangladesh — he’s in Paris currently — and will take the oath as the head of the interim government. “The military …

Bangladesh news Highlights: PM Modi extends ‘best wishes’ to Muhammad Yunus
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh news Highlights: PM Modi extends ‘best wishes’ to Muhammad Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Members of the army clear an entrance of the Ganabhaban, the Bangladeshi prime minister's residence, a day after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh news Highlights: A new interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. The Bangladesh Army chief announced the interim government on …

Bangladesh unrest: 'Respect democratic principles,' says US ahead of interim govt formation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh unrest: 'Respect democratic principles,' says US ahead of interim govt formation

India TV News  

Ahead of the swearing-in of the new interim government in Bangladesh, the United States on Wednesday assuaded confidence that the interim government led by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus will significantly work to bring back forth long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh that has been marred with a series of deadly protests recently. "We think the interim government will play …

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus sworn in as Bangladesh’s interim leader after unrest
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus sworn in as Bangladesh’s interim leader after unrest

LA Times  

Bangladesh’s president, Mohammed Shahabuddin, left, administers the oath of office to Muhammad Yunus, middle, as the head of the interim government in Dhaka on Thursday. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government Thursday following the uprising that prompted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and flee to India. Yunus is …

Discover Related