Mohammed Yunus
Mohammed Yunus is a prominent Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur, best known for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concept of microcredit, which provides small loans to impoverished entrepreneurs without requiring collateral. His work has significantly influenced poverty alleviation strategies around the world, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. Recently, he was in the news for welcoming a UN report that accused the former government of systematic human rights abuses during protests, emphasizing his commitment to transforming Bangladesh into a nation where all citizens can live in security and dignity.
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The interim government led by Mohammed Yunus condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh.
Bangladesh unrest: Another man lynched days after killing of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das; what police said
India· 2025-12-25
Mohammed Yunus has been leading a transitional government since Hasina's ousting.
Tidligere regeringschef får dødsstraf i Bangladesh
Denmark· 2025-11-17
Mohammed Yunus, a businessman from Tandur, escaped the bus accident with bruises and traumatic memories.
'We couldn't move or breathe': Buried under gravel, they waited nearly an hour for rescue | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-03
Mohammed Yunus established Grameen Bank, which helped millions out of poverty and earned him a Nobel Prize.
Ashimolowo, church and poor Christians
Ghana· 2025-08-08
Mohammed Yunus claimed that the south Asian country had sent 'formal letters' but received 'no official response' from New Delhi.
'Sent letters, got no response from India': Bangladesh interim chief Yunus on Sheikh Hasina's extradition requestIndia· 2025-03-05Mohammed Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, welcomed the UN report and expressed a desire to transform the country into a secure place for its people.
Hasina govt behind ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN - World
Pakistan· 2025-02-13
At the request of interim leader Mohammed Yunus, the rights office deployed a team of specialists.
Sheikh Hasina's government committed ‘crimes against humanity’ to retain power in Bangladesh, says UNIndia· 2025-02-12Mohammed Yunus welcomed the UN report and expressed a desire to transform Bangladesh into a secure and dignified country.
UN accuses ex-Bangladesh govt of 'crimes against humanity'
Nigeria· 2025-02-12