Dr Yunus

Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

Can Dr Yunus’s vision for youth leadership deliver change?

In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.

Let’s make Yunus’s Mandela moment count

Our past leaders would struggle to get any sort of audience with any of the major world leaders.

High expectations from Dr Yunus's UNGA trip

Scope for improved relations and collaborations

Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”

True reform starts from within

Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

The speech by Dr Yunus: A vision for new Bangladesh

Dr Yunus’s humility in admitting the challenges ahead was appreciated.

Let’s hold a three-point referendum

Realistically speaking, governing a nation of 170 million people living in densely populated cities without some kind of democracy (representativeness) is an impossible proposition.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Two advisers to take oath today

Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar and Supradeep Chakma will take oath today as the advisers of the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Save the country from violence, chaos: Yunus

'We will look up to the youth and move forward as per their direction'

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

This freedom has to reach every home: Yunus

Nobel laureate set to take charge of new interim government three days after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Yunus-led Interim govt will play vital role in long-term political stability: US

Washington thinks that the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus will play a vital role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh, State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller said yesterday

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Interim govt: Swearing-in tonight

Members of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus will take oath tonight, three days after the cabinet was dissolved following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Stay calm, refrain from violence

Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the youth to stay calm and get ready to build the nation.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Prof Yunus to arrive tomorrow afternoon

He is set to become the head of the interim government following Sheikh Hasina's ouster

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Prof Yunus to be chief adviser of interim govt

Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus will be the chief adviser of the interim government, said a press release of Bangabhaban today

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Another day passes without govt

The country continued to stagger in a power vacuum for the second day as President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the parliament yesterday without providing an outline of an interim government or a clear transition path in sight.

August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Yunus to helm interim govt

Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to become the head of interim government.