The microloans pioneer is known as a 'banker to the poor' Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead Bangladesh's interim government after the country's former prime ...

A court in Bangladesh has sentenced the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail for violating the country's labour laws. Prof Yunus' supporters say the case is politically motivated.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August revolution, said Monday that general elections would be held late next year or in early 2026.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the leader of Bangladesh's interim government, on Monday said the next general elections could be held at some point between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026.

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced that general elections may occur late next year or early 2026. (Photo by Munir Uz Zaman / AFP) Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus ...

Bangladesh's interim leader, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, announced potential election dates for late 2025 or early 2026 following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus emphasized the need for ...