Muhammad Yunus

Challenges in building a reformed political order / Pathways to a new political order

The prospects for change are not without hope in Bangladesh.

SC scraps graft case against Yunus, six others

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the proceedings of a corruption case against Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, chairman of Grameen Telecom, and six other officials.

Yunus joins roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is attending a roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha this morning.

Yunus arrives in Doha to join Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has arrived in Doha, Qatar to attend the Earthna Summit 2025 and other engagements

Tap into youth potential for sustainable future

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle climate and urban challenges and urged nations to tap into their youth’s potential and innovations to shape a sustainable future.

Yunus lays foundation stone of Sampriti Bhaban

He laid the foundation stone as the chief guest this morning at a function arranged by Bangladesh Buddhist Federation.

Speed up reforms for polls between Dec and June

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told the National Consensus Commission to expedite the reform initiatives with the goal of holding the national election between December and June 2026.

Yunus pays homage to Liberation War martyrs

The chief adviser placed a wreath at the altar of the memorial around 6:11am

Govt keen to implement media commission measures

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said after receiving final report from Media Reform Commission

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

Yunus honours outstanding women with ‘Indomitable Women’s Award-2025’

Sharifa Sultana, Halima Begum, Marina Besra, Lipi Begum, Muhin Mohona, players of Bangladesh National Women Cricket team members are among the recipients of the awards

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

How the interim government can make lasting reforms

HRW's Asia Director Elaine Pearson writes about reforms in Bangladesh

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

We must document atrocities of AL regime

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said documenting all atrocities committed during the regime of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina is necessary to ensure justice.

March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025

Yunus keeps the flickering flame of hope alive

The interview was not about dissecting Bangladesh’s political culture. It was about sending a message—Bangladesh is breaking free from its past.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Yunus urges DCs to foster teamwork, creativity in admin

He also urged them to express themselves while maintaining discipline and following the chain of command

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

CA wraps up 4-day Davos trip after joining 47 events

He joined meetings with four heads of government or state, four ministerial-level dignitaries, 10 heads or top executives of UN or similar organisation, 10 CEOs or high-level business persons, nine programmes of the WEF, eight media engagements and two other events

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Yunus arrives in Cairo to join D-8 summit

Kuala Lumpur is looking forward to closer ties with Dhaka in order to work together in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, Malaysian Minister for Higher Education Zambry Abdul Kadir said in a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

Keep calm, refrain from violence

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday condemned the murder of a lawyer in the port city of Chattogram.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

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

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

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

‘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