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

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.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Yunus may come and debate with me: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus could debate with her on issues concerning him

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

No competitive politics left in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has turned into a “one-party” state as the ruling party stamps out political competition, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer of the global microcredit movement, said in an interview.