Category: News
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Yunus lied about his complicity in student protest to oust Hasina
Conspiracy, lies, treachery, diversion, ungratefulness, and blame games are the common features of Nobel laureate and former Grameen Bank managing director Prof Muhammad Yunus. He would take credit for positive elements and never admit his faults or crimes—be it a tax evasion case or benefits from a friend or well-wisher. He has no shame. The…
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Yunus’ personal gains using the Chief Adviser position
Bangladesh’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus boosted his career and businesses and received local and international awards during different government tenures since 1976. He took the help of Abul Maal Abdul Muhith to turn his Grameen Bank Project into a government-owned bank in 1983. In 1990, he revised the Bank’s law using his influence. In 1996,…
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Rape, mob violence: 210 eminent citizens surprised, aggrieved at Yunus government’s inaction
As many as 210 prominent academicians, journalists, lawyers and activists linked to the citizens’ platform Committee to Protect Democratic Rights and others have issued a statement against police attacks and false cases, and violence and hateful activities by certain groups targeting the protesters of rape and harassment. The signatories were key organizers of the July-August…
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Yunus and Grameen Bank won the Nobel Prize despite massive blunders
-He was far above accountability due to his fame and prestige-A sign of personal interest, arbitrariness and nepotism-He frequently traveled abroad for personal gain and publicity-He acted capriciously even during the bank’s deep crisis-He disabled Board members by destroying chain of command-He was reluctant to hand over power and responsibilities-He followed inhumane policies in promotions…
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Factbox: Minority repression by Yunus government supporters neglected
In its report on the first 100 days of the Yunus government, the anti-graft rights body Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said religious and ethnic minorities, marginalized communities, and those with dissenting opinions have become victims of violence. -Six people died, and hundreds were injured in clashes and arson incidents between Bengalis and tribals in Khagrachhari…
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The Guardian: Yunus’ governance capabilities and pace of promised reform raise questions
When Muhammad Yunus flew back to Bangladesh in August, he was greeted by bleak scenes. The streets were still slick with blood, and the bodies of more than 1,000 protesters and children were piled up in morgues, riddled with bullets fired by police. Sheikh Hasina had just been toppled by a student-led revolution after 15 years of authoritarian rule.…
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Timeline: Yunus’ lies
Conspiracy, lies, treachery, diversion, ungratefulness, and blame games are the common features of Nobel laureate and former Grameen Bank managing director Prof Muhammad Yunus. He would take credit for positive elements and never admit his faults or crimes—be it a tax evasion case or benefits from a friend or well-wisher. He has no shame. The…
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