INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
poverty won him a Nobel Peace Prize, was named the head of a new interim government on Tuesday following the sudden ouster of Sheikh Hasina
as prime minister this week
Over the past few weeks, clashes between protesters and security personnel cost the lives of more than 300 people, one of the worst
And while Hasina lifted millions out of poverty through garment exports, economic growth has lately stalled in Bangladesh, prompting the
International Monetary Fund to step in with bailout funds.
The military-backed appointment of Yunus to temporarily lead Bangladesh is a
remarkable turn of events for the economist
associates, including allegations of money laundering and graft
In 2007, the Bangladeshi government splintered, and the military seized power
popular choice with many Western governments
His supporters span industries and continents
expand his microcredit initiatives to the US
previously supported his first foray into politics
After winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, thousands of Bangladeshis crowded venues just to hear him speak
Many still bow and touch their hearts when they see him
Over the past decade, Yunus has focused on expanding dozens of social businesses, including ones that offer free health care, vocational
he said in the interview earlier this year
