Dr Muhammad Yunus

‘Three Zeros’ of Yunus a major catalyst for SDGs

The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions

Can you ‘mastermind’ an uprising?

The July uprising is too seismic to be credited to any individual

Find quick solutions to traffic woes, Yunus tells police, experts

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today asked police and experts from the country's elite engineering university to find quick and effective solutions for easing traffic congestion in the capital Dhaka.

Yunus visits army HQ

During his first visit, the chief adviser was briefed about important aspects related to the national security

Want to build strong owner-worker relations

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said he would pursue building a strong relationship between factory workers and owners.

Keep factories open to keep economy afloat

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus called upon factory workers and owners to keep their factories open to keep the economy afloat

RMG, Pharma industries to be taken to peak of their potential: Prof Yunus

Acknowledging the pains of workers, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today said the government wants to take the pharmaceutical and garment industries to their potential peak and there is no question of weakening these two key industries

Yunus seeks Dutch support for reform agenda

Ambassador of Netherlands to Bangladesh Irma van Dueren today paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.

Will try to meet Modi during UNGA: Yunus

Revival of SAARC spirit can solve many regional problems, chief adviser tells PTI

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi calls Prof Yunus

During the call, Grandi praised Professor Yunus, acknowledging that he has taken on "an incredible task" in leading the efforts to rebuild Bangladesh

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Prof Yunus seeks withdrawal of cases through legal means

Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman today told the Supreme Court that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus does not want to withdraw the cases against him through misuse of power

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

A good national address to start with

The chief adviser elaborately laid out his vision of the reforms, for which he must be commended

August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Strengthen the chief adviser's hands

Let us not take a wrong step and miss the opportunity that the latest uprising has brought us to rebuild the country of our dreams.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Musical chairs in admin a headache for Yunus

The chief adviser's candid admission by way of an apology for arriving late to a reception with diplomats today is telling

August 12, 2024
August 12, 2024

Prof Yunus sees significant improvement in law and order

Praises military for its active involvement in stabilising the situation as army chief pays visit

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Prof Yunus acquitted in graft case

Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus has been acquitted in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) four days after his acquittal in the case filed for labour law violations

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Yunus stands in the rain to pay homage to Liberation War heroes

Chief Adviser to the interim government Muhammad Yunus honoured the martyrs of the Liberation War this morning by laying wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Yunus-led interim govt takes charge

The interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus took oath last night, four days after the resignation and departure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid a mass upsurge led by students.