Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh’s interim government amidst political turmoil
By Ragheema Mclean The presidency of Bangladesh has announced that Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will head an interim government following mass protests that forced longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. The appointment of Yunus, who is credited with lifting millions out of poverty in Bangladesh, came swiftly after student leaders called for his leadership. The decision was made in a high-stakes meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin, […]
