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

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

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.

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus takes over as interim leader

MUMBAI -- Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took office Thursday as head of Bangladesh's caretaker government, days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Has

Factbox-What is Bangladesh’s caretaker leader Yunus’ economic thinking?

By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI (Reuters) – 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. 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 Yunus advocates “social businesses” that solve p…

Bangladesh ’has to rise again’: Muhammad Yunus, 16 other takes charge of interim govt, PM Modi offers ’best wishes’

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the leader of Bangladesh's interim government on Thursday. His cabinet includes a freedom fighter, professors, student leader and activist. Here's all you need to know about the latest development in Bangladesh.

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…

PM wishes Muhammad Yunus on taking charge of Bangladesh's interim government

In a tweet, PM Modi ensured India's committment to working with Bangladesh while highlighting the need to ensure the safety of Hindus and other minorities in the country.