Muhammad Yunus Appointed Interim Leader Amid Bangladesh Turmoil
- Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate and microcredit pioneer, has been appointed head of Bangladesh's interim government following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. - Despite his non-political stance, Yunus is seen as a stabilizing figure due to his integrity and global connections, including ties with Western elites like Richard Branson and the Clintons. - Bangladesh is in chaos with violent clashes resulting in over 300 deaths, and Yunus's leadership is expected to restore normalcy. - Yunus has faced numerous legal battles, which he claims were politically motivated, and remains focused on social business and poverty alleviation. - The regional implications of Bangladesh's unrest are significant, with Yunus warning of potential destabilization and refugee influxes in neighboring countries. Source: [Business Today](https://www.businesstoday.in/world/story/i-am-not-a-politician-can-muhammad-yunus-banker-to-the-poor-pull-bangladesh-out-of-the-mess-it-is-in-440460-2024-08-07)
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