Dr. Yunus
Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, and economist known for pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. He founded the Grameen Bank in 1983, which provides small loans to impoverished individuals without requiring collateral, aiming to empower the poor and improve their living conditions. His innovative approach to poverty alleviation earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, which he shared with the Grameen Bank. Dr. Yunus has been influential in advocating for social business models and has worked globally to promote sustainable development and economic empowerment. His efforts have inspired many around the world to adopt similar practices in addressing poverty and fostering entrepreneurship.
Born on Jun 28, 1940 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 121,363 | $350,000 | 258$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 63,438 | $280,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 2 | 385,581,714 | 184,801 | $630,000 | 338$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Dr. Yunus invited Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Cairo.
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Bangladesh:
Dr. Yunus is portrayed as someone who is performing well in his role and is being pressured to stay in power.
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Bangladesh:
Farhad Majhar claims that Dr. Yunus was installed through a mass uprising and questions the importance of votes versus bloodshed.
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Bangladesh:
Dr. Yunus is being called upon by the family of the victim to seek justice for the murder.
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