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Ouster Of Bangladesh Ally A Diplomatic Dilemma For India

The ouster of Bangladesh's autocratic premier sparked celebrations in Dhaka this week but alarm in neighbouring India, which backed Sheikh Hasina to counter rival China and quash Islamist alternatives, analysts say.

International Business Times

Will Yunus-led interim government bring Bangladesh out of its ‘dark era’?

As government headed by Nobel laureate takes charge, many wonder how it will undo years of Hasina’s ‘autocratic rule’.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh's Yunus Honours Heroes As Interim Government Begins Work

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus led a solemn tribute to Bangladesh's fallen independence heroes in the first act of his interim government on Friday, after a student-led uprising forced predecessor Sheikh Hasina into exile.

International Business Times

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Nobel laureate Yunus sworn in as leader of Bangladesh's interim government

Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday after a student-led uprising prompted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and flee to India.

France 24

Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government

Nobel Peace laureate says he will perform his duties as interim leader ‘sincerely’ after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation.

Al Jazeera

"This is our first responsibility": Muhammad Yunus ensures "no attack" anywhere in Bangladesh

He further stressed that Bangladesh has tremendous potential but the first priority is to save the country from chaos so that the country can proceed on the "path shown by students." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Before Yunus, Dissidents Who Won The Peace Nobel And Became Leaders

Before Muhammad Yunus, who returned to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a caretaker government after a student-led uprising, several dissidents, winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, ruled their country over the past 35 years.

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Paris Olympics sustainability sage heads to Bangladesh for role as interim PM

Renowned economist and Nobel Peace prize laureat Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh from France on Thursday to lead an interim government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

Radio France Internationale

Muhammad Yunus returns to Bangladesh to lead interim government

‘Bangladesh has got a second independence,’ Nobel laureate says before meeting army chief and president.

Al Jazeera

Paul Polman: It’s time to stand with Bangladesh—and my friend Muhammad Yunus

'Yunus, who I am lucky to call a friend, has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty and driving grassroots-led development,' writes Polman.

Fortune

Yunus arrives in Bangladesh from an overseas trip to take over as the country's interim leader

Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus arrived home Thursday from an overseas trip and will take office later in the day, as he looks to restore calm and rebuild the country following an uprising that ended the 15-year, increasingly autocratic rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK

How Bangladesh Student Protests Brought In A New Leader

A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime minister fleeing, with Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus set to lead a caretaker government.

International Business Times

Bangladesh's Next Leader Muhammad Yunus Urges Calm And Rebuilding

Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid protests. Transition of power seen as pivotal for stability and progress in the na...

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Nobel Winner Yunus Returning To Bangladesh To Lead New Government

Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus was flying back to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a caretaker government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

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Al Jazeera

Bangladesh economy under pressure amid ‘uncharted’ political turmoil

Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country’s inequalities.

Al Jazeera

Big challenges ahead for Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s new interim leader

The Nobel laureate is expected to bring back peace, revive the economy and pave way for free and fair elections.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Bangladesh’s uprising: a fresh but fragile opportunity to renew democracy

Editorial: The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled this week amid mass unrest. This is a chance to replace autocracy with real civil and political rights

Al Jazeera

Muhammad Yunus heads home to lead Bangladesh interim government

Army chief says the interim government headed by the Nobel Peace laureate would be sworn in on Thursday night.

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France 24

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate tasked with rebuilding democracy in Bangladesh

A Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Yunus has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty in his native Bangladesh. He arrived back in Dhaka on Thursday, tasked with steering the South Asian country out of chaos after mass protests and spiralling unrest forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

The Guardian - UK

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus urges peace as he is sworn in as Bangladesh leader

Incoming head of interim government hails ‘second Victory Day’ but tells Bangladeshis: ‘Violence is our enemy’

France 24

Bangladesh's interim governement led by Nobel Laureate Yunus to be sworn in on Thursday

Bangladesh's military chief announced on Wednesday that an interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. The move follows former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure to India, with the new administration aiming to restore stability after widespread unrest.

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Bangladesh's Interim Government Led By Muhammad Yunus To Take Oath

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus appointed to lead interim government in Bangladesh, bringing hope for stability and progress.

Latin Times

Bangladesh Nobel Winner Yunus To Lead Interim Govt

The appointment came quickly after student leaders called on the 84-year-old Yunus -- credited with lifting millions out of poverty in the South Asian country -- to lead.

Evening Standard

Who is Muhammad Yunus? Bangladesh's interim leader

The Nobel laureate and anti-poverty activist will be in charge of restoring calm to the country, where there has been serious unrest for weeks

Fortune

A Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer steps in to lead Bangladesh out of a deadly protest crisis

Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus will lead an interim government in Bangladesh after protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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