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‘Country of the blind’: How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus?

Al JazeeraEN 8 min read 100% complete by Moudud Ahmmed SujanFebruary 5, 2026 at 05:53 AM
‘Country of the blind’: How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus?
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Following an uprising in August 2024 that ousted Sheikh Hasina, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus became Bangladesh's interim leader, tasked with stabilizing the country and preventing a return to authoritarian rule. Yunus aimed to restore credible elections and balance power among state institutions. As Bangladesh approaches the February 12, 2026 elections, Yunus prepares to leave office after 18 months. While some believe Yunus's efforts were hampered by vested interests and unreasonable demands, others credit him with overseeing the country's first free and fair elections in over a decade. Debates surrounding Yunus's legacy are dividing those who once held high hopes for his leadership.

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Key Player Opposition Context
United Nations General Assembly 30% India 30% Rubel Chaklader ×240% Jamaat-e-Islami 40% Dhaka 50% Sheikh Hasina ×370% Muhammad Yunus ×590% Bangladesh ×895%

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muhammad yunus 100% bangladesh 90% interim leader 80% elections 70% political transition 60% sheikh hasina 50% reforms 50% authoritarian rule 40%

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