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

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

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

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

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.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Grameen Kalyan: Verdict over reassessment of income tax withdrawn

A High Court bench has withdrawn its verdict rejecting two petitions that challenged the National Board of Revenue’s order reassessing the income tax owed by Grameen Kalyan for different tax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

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

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.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

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.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

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.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

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 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Yunus urges expedited third-country resettlement of Rohingya refugees

Chief Adviser to the interim government Muhammad Yunus today called for an expedited third-country resettlement of Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh.

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.