Miftahul Al Sadat

Dr. Muhammad Yunus: From Microcredit Pioneer to Bangladesh’s Interim Leader

A major political upheaval occurred in Bangladesh in August 2024 when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and went into exile as a result of widespread student-led demonstrations. Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus was named as the country's interim leader at this turbulent time to help steer it through this crucial period. ​