prof muhammad yunus
Bangladesh set for most transparent election, Yunus tells global leaders
He expressed the hope that international observers would be present to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in Bangladesh
24 September 2025, 03:53 AM
Of tea, tantrums, and Tudor theatre
Prof Yunus’s visit, beyond its ceremonial significance, marks a symbolic shift.
16 June 2025, 03:00 AM
The interim government’s silence over misogyny is tragic
There is chaos and dissent in every corner and no one seems to have a grip on anything.
30 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Has the reform drive lost its way?
The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.
13 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Consensus commission's first meeting with political parties at 3pm
Yunus will hold the meeting as part of the interim government's efforts to build national consensus ahead of the next national election
15 February 2025, 06:09 AM
Our expectations of this government should match its competence
If we grasp that our expectations were unrealistic, a decline in our expectations of the interim government need not entail a sense of disappointment.
20 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Prof Yunus to attend UNGA with 'small, functional' delegation
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will lead a "small and functional" delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today
2 September 2024, 12:29 PM
Grameen Telecom case: 2 SC lawyers challenge charge framing order
Two Supreme Court lawyers have filed a petition with the High Court challenging a Dhaka court order that framed charges against Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed over misappropriation of about Tk 25.22 crore of Grameen Telecom Workers' Profit Participation Fund.
26 June 2024, 13:15 PM
Prof Yunus, 13 others indicted in graft case
The trial of the case will start on July 15
12 June 2024, 05:07 AM
No competitive politics left in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has turned into a “one-party” state as the ruling party stamps out political competition, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer of the global microcredit movement, said in an interview.
11 June 2024, 18:00 PM
34 noted citizens protest latest attempt to 'harass' Prof Yunus
Thirty-four noted citizens today issued a statement protesting the attempts to seize the institutions founded by Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus
25 February 2024, 17:55 PM
The global leaders supporting Yunus are not villains
It is quite natural that other Nobel laureates and those who admire Prof Yunus’ two unique and successful development experimentations – microcredit and social business – would be feeling extremely concerned.
7 September 2023, 14:00 PM
Rohingya Crisis: Yunus seeks UNSC's quick intervention
Nobel Peace laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday called on the United Nations Security Council to immediately intervene to end
5 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Yunus sends open letter to UN urging its intervention to end Rohingya crisis
Nobel Peace Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus sends an open letter to United Nations Security Council urging it to immediately intervene to end the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
5 September 2017, 15:00 PM
Social Business: Experiences, ideas shared at conference
A two-day social business conference ended yesterday with indoor discussions where entrepreneurs, investors, practitioners and experts from various countries shared their experiences and ideas tied to the new business theory pioneered by Nobel peace laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus.
29 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Yunus Centre trashes report on US fund
Yunus Centre in a statement yesterday protested a news article, saying neither Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus received
20 April 2016, 18:40 PM
Yunus urges global unity
Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for a global unity to launch a fight against wealth concentration in the hands of a few as it is a threat to peace.
5 February 2016, 18:00 PM
Glitz, warmth light up Star gala evening
The Daily Star yesterday celebrated its 25th anniversary amid much fanfare and with a renewed resolve to better contribute to the democratic and socioeconomic development of the country.
5 February 2016, 18:00 PM