prof muhammad yunus

AL cannot take part in national polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the Awami League would not be able to take part in the upcoming national election as its activities have been suspended under the country’s anti-terrorism laws.

Bangladesh set for most transparent election, Yunus tells global leaders

He expressed the hope that international observers would be present to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in Bangladesh

Of tea, tantrums, and Tudor theatre

Prof Yunus’s visit, beyond its ceremonial significance, marks a symbolic shift.

Opinion / The interim government’s silence over misogyny is tragic

There is chaos and dissent in every corner and no one seems to have a grip on anything.

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

Consensus commission's first meeting with political parties at 3pm

Yunus will hold the meeting as part of the interim government's efforts to build national consensus ahead of the next national election

Our expectations of this government should match its competence

If we grasp that our expectations were unrealistic, a decline in our expectations of the interim government need not entail a sense of disappointment.

Prof Yunus to attend UNGA with 'small, functional' delegation

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will lead a "small and functional" delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today

Grameen Telecom case: 2 SC lawyers challenge charge framing order

Two Supreme Court lawyers have filed a petition with the High Court challenging a Dhaka court order that framed charges against Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed over misappropriation of about Tk 25.22 crore of Grameen Telecom Workers' Profit Participation Fund.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Our expectations of this government should match its competence

If we grasp that our expectations were unrealistic, a decline in our expectations of the interim government need not entail a sense of disappointment.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

Prof Yunus to attend UNGA with 'small, functional' delegation

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will lead a "small and functional" delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

Grameen Telecom case: 2 SC lawyers challenge charge framing order

Two Supreme Court lawyers have filed a petition with the High Court challenging a Dhaka court order that framed charges against Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed over misappropriation of about Tk 25.22 crore of Grameen Telecom Workers' Profit Participation Fund.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Prof Yunus, 13 others indicted in graft case

The trial of the case will start on July 15

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.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

34 noted citizens protest latest attempt to 'harass' Prof Yunus

Thirty-four noted citizens today issued a statement protesting the attempts to seize the institutions founded by Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

The global leaders supporting Yunus are not villains

It is quite natural that other Nobel laureates and those who admire Prof Yunus’ two unique and successful development experimentations – microcredit and social business – would be feeling extremely concerned.

September 6, 2017
September 6, 2017

Rohingya Crisis: Yunus seeks UNSC's quick intervention

Nobel Peace laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday called on the United Nations Security Council to immediately intervene to end

September 5, 2017
September 5, 2017

Yunus sends open letter to UN urging its intervention to end Rohingya crisis

Nobel Peace Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus sends an open letter to United Nations Security Council urging it to immediately intervene to end the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.

July 30, 2017
July 30, 2017

Social Business: Experiences, ideas shared at conference

A two-day social business conference ended yesterday with indoor discussions where entrepreneurs, investors, practitioners and experts from various countries shared their experiences and ideas tied to the new business theory pioneered by Nobel peace laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus.