Muhammad Yunus interim government chief adviser
Yunus joins first meeting at Secretariat
The meeting of the Advisory Council started at 11:03am with Yunus in the chair
Yunus calls for united action to tackle climate crisis
Focuses on youth potential for green growth and sustainability
It will be the same as before if election is held without reforms: Gonoforum
After meeting Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today, Gonoforum said the situation will be the same as before if the election is held without completing reform works.
Gonoforum holding dialogue with Yunus
The team led by Gonoforum emeritus President Dr Kamal Hossain entered Jamuna around 3:00pm
Yunus to hold dialogue with some political parties today
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to meet leaders of several political parties today as part of an ongoing dialogue
Build a nation protecting rights of everyone
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said people should aim to build a Bangladesh where no one’s right is infringed upon.
Grameen Bank’s tax waiver reinstated
The interim government has reinstated a tax exemption for Grameen Bank and offered it for the next five years, meaning until December 2029.
‘It didn’t imply erasing country’s proud history’
When Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus spoke about pressing the reset button, it did not imply erasing Bangladesh’s proud history, according to a statement issued by his press wing yesterday.
2 months of interim govt: Hopes still persist
The interim government had taken oath two months ago with overwhelming public support and amid almost equally unrealistic expectations.
Uncertainty shrouds business recovery
The uphill battle to restore confidence among the business community is progressing slowly as the Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government marks its second month in office.
Malaysia may consider entry of 18,000 workers
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised to consider the entry of 18,000 Bangladeshi workers who failed to enter the Southeast Asian country in May.
Anwar Ibrahim to consider issue of Bangladeshi workers
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today promised to consider the issue of 18,000 Bangladeshi workers who missed a deadline to enter Malaysia saying that they need workers, but not "modern slaves"
Palestinian ambassador calls on Prof Yunus
The two leaders discussed issues of mutual interests, global support for Palestine, genocide in Gaza, and tension in the Middle East
Yunus's visit to UNGA a 'tour de force': Michael Kugelman
In an exclusive email interview with The Daily Star, Kugelman discussed the significance of Yunus's trip and its potential impact on Bangladesh's diplomacy, economy, and humanitarian challenges
15 years of grievances can't be solved in 15 days, Prof Yunus tells NPR
Youth will be building future, they should be in leadership position, he says
State reforms: Govt will now talk to the parties first
In a major shift in its plans, the interim government has decided to sit with the political parties first to discuss reforms before the six commissions commence their work in full swing.
Help Bangladesh in its quest for democracy
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the international community to engage with a new Bangladesh that aims to ensure freedom and democracy for all.
Yunus urges countries to engage with 'new Bangladesh'
Highlighting the context of the anti-discrimination student movement and the changes it brought to Bangladesh, Prof Yunus said the "power of the ordinary people", in particular the youth, presented to the nation an opportunity to overhaul many of the systems and institutions
‘Don’t have any plan to run for office’
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has taken shelter in India, should be extradited if she has committed crimes, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.