Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh BangladeshpoliticianMaleb. 19407.2Global Dominance: 0.01%

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.

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Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was accused by Hasina of obstructing the investigation into the events surrounding her ousting.

Sheikh Hasina will nach Bangladesh zurück – Reue zeigt sie nicht
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-10
3.0

Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who inspired Johann Lafer with his mission to change the world through microcredit.

Johann Lafer über seine Krebserkrankung: "Eine Chemotherapie ist kein Spaziergang" - Gesellschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-08-02
9.0

Professor Muhammad Yunus led the interim government after Sheikh Hasina's ousting.

শেখ হাসিনাকে প্রত্যর্পণে ঢাকার অনুরোধ খতিয়ে দেখছে দিল্লি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-07-31
5.0

Muhammad Yunus was the president of the foundation at the time it received a significant donation from the interim government's relief fund.

জুলাই ফাউন্ডেশনের টিকে থাকার লড়াই
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-07-28
8.0
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Kamal Akbar
Kamal Akbar

Muhammad Yunus has visited the museum multiple times, including on January 20 of this year.

জুলাই জাদুঘর উদ্বোধন ৫ আগস্ট, জনবল নিয়োগ হয়নি এখনো
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-07-27
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Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina

Professor Muhammad Yunus leads the interim government and has been mentioned in relation to the presidential candidacy.

বিএনপির স্থায়ী কমিটি থেকেই আসতে পারেন নতুন রাষ্ট্রপতি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-07-25
5.0

Muhammad Yunus is the head of the interim government accused of delaying vaccine orders.

Bangladesh made huge progress on measles but now children keep dying
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
4.0
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Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina

Muhammad Yunus led the interim government that Sheikh Hasina mentioned in her criticisms.

I don’t fear death, will return to Bangladesh this year: Former PM Sheikh Hasina | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-28
4.0

Muhammad Yunus led the interim government that took office after the Awami League was ousted in July.

সরকারপ্রধানের পরিবর্তনে ওয়েবসাইট থেকে হারিয়ে যাচ্ছে তথ্য
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-26
7.0

After the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024, an interim government was formed under the leadership of Professor Muhammad Yunus on August 8 of the same year.

জনপ্রশাসনে বড় পরিবর্তন | প্রথম আলো
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-23
7.0

His experience with Muhammad Yunus marked his vision for purpose-driven business.

Capriccio, la empresa familiar que se profesionalizó y hoy opera 46 locales en el país | Premios LEC | LEC
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-02-23
9.0

Muhammad Yunus has returned to his previous position after leading Bangladesh's interim government for 18 months.

আপন অঙ্গনে ফিরলেন অধ্যাপক ইউনূস
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-22
9.0

Muhammad Yunus led an interim administration that stabilized the state amidst political turmoil.

প্রধানমন্ত্রীর প্রথম বক্তব্য থেকে যা কিছু বুঝলাম
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-19
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Tarek Rahman
Tarek Rahman

Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel laureate leading a transitional government in Bangladesh.

Die Jugendproteste in Südostasien sind ein Fanal für die demokratische Welt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-19
9.0

Muhammad Yunus made problematic statements about India’s Northeast.

My Take 5 (Edition 64): The week that was in international affairs | World News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-17
4.0

Muhammad Yunus was present as the chief advisor of the outgoing interim government.

ছবিতে নতুন সরকারের শপথ | প্রথম আলো
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-17
8.0

After Hasina fled and took refuge in India, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as caretaker, leading the interim government during the country’s political transition.

The 'Battle of Begums' chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a nawab, Tarique Rahman
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-17
6.0

Muhammad Yunus announced his resignation from the interim leadership of Bangladesh in a farewell speech to the nation.

عبوری سربراہ محمد یونس مستعفی ہو گئے
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-17
7.0

Muhammad Yunus emphasized the importance of a fair electoral process and acknowledged the efforts of both winners and losers in the recent elections.

কেবল ক্ষমতা হস্তান্তর নয়, গণতন্ত্রের নতুন অভিযাত্রা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-16
8.0

Muhammad Yunus announced his resignation as the interim leader of Bangladesh.

Bangladešo laikinasis lyderis Muhammadas Yunusas paskelbė apie atsistatydinimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-02-16
8.0

Muhammad Yunus led the formation of the interim government following the fall of the Awami League government.

দায়িত্ব শেষে উপদেষ্টারা কেউ ফিরবেন আগের কাজে, কেউ করবেন লেখালেখি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-16
7.0

Muhammad Yunus is the chief advisor of the interim government who signed the July National Charter 2025.

জুলাই সনদে স্বাক্ষর করতে আজ সন্ধ্যায় যমুনায় যাচ্ছে এনসিপি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-02-16
8.0

Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is leading the transitional government.

Bangladesch: Vom Folteropfer zum nächsten Premier - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-14
6.0

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader, urged all to stay calm and remain united in the greater national interest.

Bangladesh’s BNP wins by a landslide
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
6.0

Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who led the interim government that developed the July Charter reform agenda.

Tarique Rahman gewinnt Wahl in Bangladesh – Islamisten geschlagen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-13
8.0

Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, urged all sides to stay calm and remain united in the national interest.

BNP set to return to power after 20 years; Jamaat’s bid falls short — Bangladesh election highlights
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-13
6.0