Muhammad Yunus to Lead Interim Government in Bangladesh

07.08.2024

Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus set to return to Dhaka after premier's ouster

Bangladesh's Nobel laureate in microfinance, Muhammad Yunus, is slated to head a temporary government following the removal of the prime minister. He will be returning to Dhaka on Thursday, according to a statement from his office.

Yunus, aged 84 and presently in Europe, is scheduled to land in the capital Dhaka at 2:10 pm (0810 GMT) on Thursday, as confirmed by his office.

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