Published 08/08/2024 3:46:44 p.m.

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus takes the helm in Bangladesh, to seek peace and prepare elections

Summary by France24

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government Thursday after protests forced out former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this week. FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dhaka, Navodita Kumari, reports. For more information, Sharon Gaffney interviews Dr. Sohela Nazneen, senior fellow at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, UK.

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News18 India

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Takes Oath As Head Of Bangladesh's Interim Govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh's interim government. Returning from exile, Yunus promises to rebuild the nation and ensure safety

08/08/2024 3:55:58 p.m.·India

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The Hindu

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government

Noble Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus takes oath as chief adviser of the country’s interim government, three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled the country.

08/08/2024 3:58:53 p.m.·India

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NDTV

What Is Bangladesh Caretaker Leader Muhammad Yunus' Economic Thinking

Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday when the country is facing tough economic challenges. Here is a look at his economic beliefs as he takes the helm of the South Asian country until elections are held and a new administration is put in place. Social Businesses Mr Yunus advocates "social businesses" that solve problems rather than simply create wealth, with an…

08/08/2024 4:13:44 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?

BANGLADESH-PROTESTS/YUNUS-ECONOMICS (FACTBOX):FACTBOX-What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?

08/08/2024 2:51:35 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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The Straits Times

What is Bangladesh's caretaker leader Yunus' economic thinking?

NEW DELHI - Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh's caretaker government on Thursday at a time when the country is facing tough economic challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com.

08/08/2024 2:51:44 p.m.·Singapore

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Noticias ao Minuto

Muhammad Yunus took office as leader of the interim government of Bangladesh

The 84-year-old economist was sworn in at a ceremony conducted by the President of Bangladesh, Mohammed Shahabuddin. “I will defend, support and protect the Constitution,” Yunus said during the swearing-in ceremony, adding that he will carry out his duties “with sincerity”, according to the news agency France Presse. Yunus will govern the country that is going through a profound economic and social crisis, aggravated after the protests that bega…

08/08/2024 4:19:20 p.m.·Portugal

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