Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus

politician Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus is a renowned Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his pioneering work in microfinance and microcredit. He founded the Grameen Bank, which provides small loans to impoverished individuals without requiring collateral. His initiatives have significantly impacted poverty alleviation in Bangladesh and inspired similar models worldwide. Recently, he has been involved in the interim government discussions regarding the political climate in Bangladesh.

Born on Jun 28, 1940 (85 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
43 wks
Reach
20,850,510
Power
55,720$
Sentiment
5.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bangladesh 12 7.00 1.44% +430% 164,689,383 12,529,001 $350,000 26,627$
India 5 5.20 0.45% +0% 1,380,004,385 6,193,916 $2,900,000 13,016$
Guyana 4 5.75 0.38% +0% 786,552 2,957 $6,000 23$
United Kingdom 4 5.50 0.19% +10% 67,886,011 144,648 $2,700,000 5,753$
Lithuania 3 7.00 0.27% +10% 2,722,289 8,212 $54,000 163$
Pakistan 3 4.33 0.29% +10% 220,892,331 716,056 $280,000 908$
Indonesia 2 6.00 0.22% +10% 273,523,615 673,854 $1,119,000 2,757$
Australia 2 8.00 0.18% +10% 25,499,884 50,179 $1,380,000 2,716$
Canada 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 34,708 $1,700,000 1,553$
Panama 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 4,051 $76,000 71$
Brazil 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 190,995 $1,500,000 1,357$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,839 $700,000 634$
Ireland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,692 $5,100 5$
Mozambique 1 6.00 0.93% +0% 31,255,435 289,402 $15,000 139$
Totals 41 2,434,314,040 20,850,510 $12,785,100 55,722$
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Recent Mentions

Bangladesh Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus led the interim government formed on August 8 after the fall of the Awami League government. 7

Prothom Alo: সংস্কার নিয়ে সন্তুষ্ট ৪১% মানুষ, অসন্তুষ্ট ৩৭%

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hasina also accused Bangladesh's judiciary of being controlled by an 'unelected government run by the Awami League's political opponents', namely the interim government headed up by Dr Muhammad Yunus. 3

BBC: Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'

Indonesia Indonesia: Muhammad Yunus believes that the elephant carcass found is from the forest, as he has never seen elephants in his village. 5

Kompas: Bukan Hanya Manusia, Gajah pun Jadi Korban Keganasan ”Tsunami Jilid Dua” Aceh