Muhammad Yunus
Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
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Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist, entrepreneur, statesman and civil society leader who has been serving as the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since 8 August 2024. Yunus pioneered the modern concept of microcredit and microfinance, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 as the first Bangladeshi. He is the founder of Grameen Bank.
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Yunus-Modi Talks: Sheikh Hasina extradition raised as PM issues stark warningAddressing a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC Summit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Muhammad Yunus raised the issue of Sheikh Hasina's extradition.DNA - Published | |
India remains committed to people-centric relationship with Bangladesh: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, at the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok. Modi raised concerns over minority safety in Bangladesh and urged a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi's FIRST meeting with Muhammad Yunus after Hasina's extradition: 'There were talks on...'On the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus for the first time since the extradition of..DNA - Published | |
Sheikh Hasina's extradition raised during PM Modi, Yunus talks: MEAIndiaTimes - Published | |
Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus presents throwback picture to PM Modi at bilateral meet in ThailandIndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus, first since Sheikh Hasina's ousterIndiaTimes - Published | |
In counter to Yunus's remark, PM Modi says Northeast integral to BimstecPM Narendra Modi highlighted India's Northeast as crucial for the Bimstec region during the summit in Thailand. There's a planned bilateral meeting with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus after recent remarks..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi, Bangladesh's chief advisor Yunus sit together at BIMSTEC dinner table, likely to meet tomorrowPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus were seen together at the BIMSTEC dinner table amidst worsening India-Bangladesh relations. The tension arose from Yunus'..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BIMSTEC Summit: Jaishankar hits back at Muhammad Yunus on North-East, says...Addressing the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that India is aware of its special responsibility in regard to BIMSTEC. We, after all, have the longest coastline in..DNA - Published | |
PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus may meet in Thailand, says DhakaPM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus will discuss various issues during the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand on April 3-4. This will be their first meeting since Yunus became chief adviser. While..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'His remark on India's Northeast misinterpreted': Aide of Bangladesh chief adviser YunusA senior aide of Bangladesh's interim government head Muhammad Yunus clarified that Yunus' remark about India's seven northeastern states was made with honest intentions and misinterpreted. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Provocative': Himanta, NE netas slam Yunus for 'gateway to ocean' remarkBangladesh's interim chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, suggested that China could use Bangladesh to access India's northeastern region, sparking criticism from Indian politicians. Assam CM Himanta Biswa..IndiaTimes - Published |
'India's unity and territorial integrity non-negotiable': Biren Singh slams Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus over Northeast remarkFormer Manipur CM N Biren Singh condemns remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of using Northeast India as a strategic pawn for geopolitical gains, calling such..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Offensive': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's sharp retort to Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus' Northeast ‘landlocked’ remarkAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned Bangladesh advisor Muhammad Yunus's claim of Bangladesh being the 'guardian' of the Indian Ocean for India's northeastern states. Yunus suggested Bangladesh as a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Muhammad Yunus: India's NE landlocked, could be to China advantageIndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi writes to Muhammad Yunus, highlights shared history amid strained India-Bangladesh tiesGreeting Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the people of the neighbouring country on its National Day, Modi tacitly reminded him of the contribution of Indian Army in its independence from..DNA - Published |
PM Modi pens letter to Muhammad Yunus, refers to Bangladesh Liberation War, ‘shared history’Prime Minister Modi congratulated Bangladesh on their National Day, emphasizing the importance of mutual sensitivity to each other's interests. This comes ahead of their meeting at the Bimstec summit...IndiaTimes - Published | Will Dhaka accept deported migrants to improve India-Bangladesh relations, or Muhammad Yunus succumb to radical Islamists?Will India-Bangladesh relations deteriorate further?DNA - Published |
'Sheikh Hasina coming back as PM': Awami League leader thanks India, says Bangladesh youth 'made mistake'Senior Awami League leader Rabbi Alam announced that Sheikh Hasina will return as the prime minister of Bangladesh. He thanked India for providing a safe haven for Hasina, who fled last year after..IndiaTimes - Published | Ousted PM will stand trial for crimes against humanity, Bangladesh's interim leader says![]() Sky News - Published |
India-Bangladesh ties in ‘good shape’ despite ‘misunderstandings’: Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad YunusChief adviser Muhammad Yunus asserts that despite some challenges and propaganda, relations between Bangladesh and India remain positive with no fundamental deterioration. Yunus emphasizes the depth of..IndiaTimes - Published | Mohammed Yunus invites Elon Musk to Bangladesh, offers territory for Starlink internetBillionaire Elon Musk has been invited to bring his satellite internet service Starlink to Bangladesh by the interim government led by Mohammed Yunus. Yunus believes this will benefit Bangladesh's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Remarks by Yunus aide draw India's 'strong protest'India lodged a protest with Bangladesh over remarks made by Mahfuz Alam, an aide to the interim government, suggesting India should acknowledge the uprising that led to Sheikh Hasina's resignation...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Be mindful': India raps Bangladesh government over now-deleted 'annex' post by key aide of Muhammed YunusIndia lodged a strong protest with Bangladesh over a Facebook post by Mahfuz Alam, an adviser to the interim government, suggesting annexation of Indian territories. Alam's post, made on Bangladesh's..IndiaTimes - Published |
On eve of Bangladesh victory day, Sheikh Hasina says Yunus 'secretly helping communal forces'IndiaTimes - Published | 'Help clear the clouds': Indian foreign secretary meets Bangladesh interim chief Yunus amid rising tensionsForeign secretary Vikram Misri met with Bangladeshi officials in Dhaka to address strained bilateral relations following recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Both sides acknowledged the need to..IndiaTimes - Published |
India calls for fair trial for Chinmoy DasIndia continues to press for a fair and transparent legal process for religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested in Bangladesh on sedition charges. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Muslims write to YunusIndiaTimes - Published |
'No justification for such actions': Jama Masjid Shahi Imam condemns injustices against Hindus in BangladeshSyed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Delhi, has condemned the attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh and urged the interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus to take swift action...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Stop atrocities on Hindus': Pawan Kalyan condemns arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in BangladeshAndhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan condemned the arrest of Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urging collective action and intervention from Bangladesh's interim leader..IndiaTimes - Published |
'On basis of fairness and equality': Bangladesh seeks good relations with India, says YunusBangladesh's chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for fair relations with India and neighboring nations. After assuming office, he initiated talks with India on flood issues and aims to revive..IndiaTimes - Published | Mohammad Yunus-led Bangladesh government suspends 2 diplomats in India due to...The decision, which took effect on August 17, marks a significant development in the diplomatic relations between the two nationsDNA - Published |
'He assured...': PM Modi speaks to Muhammad Yunus amid unrest in BangladeshPrime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he had a word with Muhammad Yunus on the prevailing situation in Bangladesh.DNA - Published | Bangladesh to swear in Nobel laureate as head of interim government![]() Sky News - Published |
Bangladesh: Student protesters call for Nobel laureate to advise government as they prepare to meet military![]() Sky News - Published |