Muhammad Yunus

Need to mobilise youth power for new civilisation: Yunus at COP29

The chief adviser highlighted the fact that the climate crisis is intensifying

‘No place’ for Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party in Bangladesh's politics, Yunus tells FT

He says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict

ACC case: SC allows Yunus to appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today allowed the interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and six officials of Grameen Telecom to move an appeal before this court challenging a High Court order that upheld the indictment against them in an embezzlement case

Column by Mahfuz Anam / The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges

Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.

Grameen Kalyan: Verdict over reassessment of income tax withdrawn

A High Court bench has withdrawn its verdict rejecting two petitions that challenged the National Board of Revenue’s order reassessing the income tax owed by Grameen Kalyan for different tax years to be Tk 600 crore.

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.

Demystifying the Bangladesh-India-US triangle

For now, the best bet is to manage the volatilities and imbalances and better understand the intricacies of the Bangladesh-India-US chemistry.

Geopolitical Insights / India, US both need a stable Bangladesh

However, regardless of the nature of international involvement, the ultimate responsibility for a stable Bangladesh lies with its own people.

Dr Yunus: From pariah to leader

Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

We need Prof Yunus and his ideas today more than ever

Supporting Yunus in this mission is crucial, particularly in enabling him to use his influence, ideas, and energy for the common good.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

We must not allow sacrifices of the martyrs to go in vain

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus sends out a message on the occasion of a month since the student-led mass uprising in Bangladesh.

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Chief Adviser Yunus congratulates Tigers on historic Test win at Rawalpindi

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today extended heartiest congratulations to the national cricket team for a historic Test win against Pakistan.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Revolution to reform: The long and arduous path to lasting democratic change

The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.

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 7, 2024
August 7, 2024

Be calm and get ready to build the country: Yunus

Congratulates students who made 'Second Victory Day' possible

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Dr Yunus agreed to be the chief adviser of interim govt

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead the interim government as its chief adviser. .A reliable source confirmed the information to The Daily Star. .“When I was contacted on behalf of the students, I didn’t agree at first. I told them I have a lot of work to finis

July 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Celebrating the legacy of Prof Yunus

This is an excerpt of a speech given by the president of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation at the opening ceremony of the 14th Social Business Day.