Thirty-four women prisoners went on hunger strike in an Iranian prison on Sunday to mark two years since protests erupted against clerical authorities, the foundation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi said. “Today, on the 15th September 2024, 34 female political prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on a hunger strike in commemoration of … Read more
Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.— Reuters/file United Nations experts on Tuesday accused Iran of failing to provide proper healthcare to Narges Mohammadi, the jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate, AFP reported. The experts reported that Mohammadi endured physical violence earlier this month. According to her family, Mohammadi, an acclaimed human rights activist who won … Read more
The Board of Directors of Wah Nobel Chemicals Limited has approved the enhancement of the production capacity of its Urea Formaldehyde Moulding Compound (UFMC) plant alongside the budget for the financial year 2024-25. According to the company’s disclosure at the PSX, the plant’s capacity will be increased from 13,000 metric tons per annum to 19,000 … Read more
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who was recommended by Bangladeshi student leaders as the head of the interim government, arrives at the Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 8, 2024. — Reuters Yunus set to be sworn in as caretaker govt’s chief adviser today. “I feel good coming back home,” Yunus says upon return … Read more
Muhammad Yunus signs the oath book as the country’s head of the interim government in Bangladesh at the Bangabhaban, in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 8, 2024. — Reuters Yunus takes Bangladesh’s charge after Hasina’s ouster. President administers oath of office to Yunus and 13 advisers. Whatever path students show us, we will move ahead with it: … Read more
DHAKA: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in on Thursday as the head of a 17-member transitional government in Bangladesh. This development follows weeks of protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the dissolution of her Awami League government. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the … Read more
Nobel peace prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus waves as he leaves his residence to attend the oath taking ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 8, 2024. — Reuters DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the country’s caretaker government on Thursday, three days after former prime minister … Read more
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was named chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising. Yunus was appointed to the post by Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin after he held meetings with student leaders and … Read more
If its for the sake of my country and for the courage of my people, then I will take it: Yunus 84-year-old microfinance pioneer is credited with lifting millions out of poverty, earning enmity of ousted Hasina DHAKA: A day after the military took control as mass protests forced long-time ruler Sheikh Hasina to flee, … Read more
Bangladesh’s Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus in this undated photo. — AFP If action needed for my country, then I will take it, says Yunus. Student leaders choose Nobel laureate to lead interim govt. President dissolves parliament as per student leaders demand. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will be the chief adviser of the Bangladeshi interim government, The … Read more