Dhakka; In a significant development, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has agreed to take on a key role in Bangladesh’s transitional government. According to opposition leader Islam, Yunus has accepted the invitation to join the interim administration, bringing his expertise and reputation to the table. This move is seen as a positive step towards a peaceful and democratic transition in Bangladesh.
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Yunus, a renowned economist and founder of Grameen Bank, is expected to contribute his knowledge and experience to help navigate the country’s political crisis. His involvement has been welcomed by many, who see it as a step towards a more inclusive and stable government.
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, economist, and civil society leader born on June 28, 1940. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pioneering microcredit and microfinance through Grameen Bank, which he founded. Yunus has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009) and the Congressional Gold Medal (2010).
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Yunus co-founded Yunus Social Business – Global Initiatives (YSB) in 2011, which empowers social businesses to address global social problems. He served as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University from 2012 to 2018 and was a professor of economics at Chittagong University. Yunus has published several books on finance and is a founding board member of Grameen America and Grameen Foundation. He also served on the United Nations Foundation’s board of directors from 1998 to 2021.
Yunus’ work has focused on eradicating poverty through microcredit and social entrepreneurship. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized his efforts, stating that “lasting peace cannot be achieved unless large population groups find ways to break out of poverty.” Through his work, Yunus has demonstrated that even the poorest individuals can drive their own development.
