How a Nobel Laureate Became a Political Target in Bangladesh

Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel laureate, the father of microfinance and a friend to the world’s most powerful and famous. Now, he faces a potential life sentence in a Bangladesh prison. Bloomberg Originals explains why.

00:00 - 01:44 Did Muhammed Yunus Break The Law?
01:44 - 02:54 Who Is the ‘Banker To The Poor”?
02:54 - 06:48 Conflict with PM Hasina
06:48 - 07:34 Occupied Building
07:34 - 10:00 International Fallout
10:00 - 12:24 What's Next for Yunus?

#bangladesh #asia #bloomberg
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[FrustratedAeroBoys]

Dr. Yunus is now the head of our interim government!

I remember watching this video two weeks ago and never could have imagined in my wildest dream that today might come!

Thanks to our international friends who helped us secure our victory! We love you! 🇧🇩

[JonathanBurac]

Hasina declining an interview goes to show that she does not care what others say as long as she stays in power.

[k.m.abdullahprobal]

Hello, Bloomberg. If the Prime Minister required votes to remain in power, she would have surely accepted your interview request. She presides over an authoritarian regime, so there's no need for her to maintain a favorable image in Bloomberg as she doesn't rely on votes. We are ranked 10th globally in corruption. I urge you to conduct an in-depth investigation to rescue Dr. Yunus and the people of Bangladesh from her governance. You can also cover Bangladesh's recent student movements. People are dying.

[rayhans]

He is being persecuted for hurting Hasina's ego

[mediaevalmonster]

Hasina is not competent enough to be PM. She is bitter, emotional and she is consumed by jealousy. She is even a bad dictator.

[azmainyousuf]

Without Dr Yunus, Bangladesh would not be where it is today. The concept of microfinance changed the lives of millions in Bangladesh

[mdyeashinarafat]

Not only was Sir Yunus harassed by the current dictator, but also every person in my country was harassed by the dictator. Within a few days, the dictator killed the 5 students during the student protest by using the Police force and the so-called Chatra League (terrorist organization). There is shameful for Bangladeshi people, that those Police forces work in UN peacekeeping. So, please represent the current student protest through your channel to learn about our struggles.

[RealtorDiju]

That’s how justice is served. One who envoy and harassed him, now in run and flee the country. People had utmost hate for her and never want to see again. In contrast, a man with much higher integrity and moral became the leader of Bangladesh Nation as a last savior.

[hamidraza]

When I hear 200 cases filed against someone there is no way it isn't politically motivated. They are trying everything to send him to jail

[fakeabey]

Hasina is a Dictator 😢
Edit: But we students protested so hard that she had to resign and leave Bangladesh ...we won, humanity won 🙂
And the best part of Dr Yunus is managing her role for 3-6 months as an interim government.

[curious_one]

No one is corrupt alone. If he is corrupt, then name everyone else who is involved.
Dr Yunus is an asset to the world, with a huge legacy.

[rafifzayer]

The man is 84, life in prison seems like a joke.

[ananrutii]

what a comeback! from being accused of money laundering and embezzlement by the dictator hasina to becoming the chief advisor of the interim government now. he really is the GOAT

[MithunOnTheNet]

Just another story of yet another leader with a massive ego, who has stayed in power for too long and doesn't want to let go of her power, and is seeking to destroy her opponents!

[MohdBelal-xzou]

Political crisis in Bangladesh is severe pm Sheikh Hasina is responsible.

[sharifjilani]

Thanks and i am from professor younus village .
I am very proud of him.
He is worthy than diamond.

[NelimAshfaque]

As a Bangladeshi I know all the allegations against him are false

[RayanBDHK]

Great report. Dr. Yunus is widely respected and he has helped many people out of poverty. He can flee anytime and anywhere, but he chooses not to.

[sabertalha]

Bangladesh is not a democracy anymore
It's an autocracy

[mudichanpin]

Hasina took all the money from different national banks, for example Basic bank, Islami bank, Sonali bank, BD bank etc. Then refilled these banks from people’s money. Which made inflation worse, affected 100 millions of poor people. This Hasina is not only bad for Bangladesh people but also bad for the welfare of the whole world.