Muhammad Yunus

South Asia stands at a critical juncture, with political instability sweeping across the SAARC region. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives have all witnessed recent turmoil, and now Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious situation.   What began as a student-led protest in Bangladesh, driven by anger over unemployment and corruption, quickly escalated into a […]

South Asia has once again witnessed a turbulent government overthrow, a region long familiar with violent upheavals that often result in regime changes—whether through military coups or the dramatic rise of rival political factions. The recent developments in Bangladesh offer a unique case where both elements appear to have played a role. The abrupt departure […]

The meeting marks the first formal engagement between the interim government and the BNP since the formation of the interim administration.

If there is a need for me to join politics, I will not refrain from that,” Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina, was quoted as saying.

84-year-old Yunus took the oath of office as the chief advisor, a role equivalent to that of prime minister in Dhaka.

NEW DELHI: Vinod Khosla, the Indian-American billionaire, faced severe backlash after posting a picture of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Twitter with the caption, “Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government. Excited as I am a big fan.” His tweet sparked outrage among users, criticizing him for ignoring the ongoing violence against Hindus […]