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