Paul Polman: It’s time to stand with Bangladesh—and my friend Muhammad Yunus
'Yunus, who I am lucky to call a friend, has been credited with lifting millions out of poverty and driving grassroots-led development,' writes Polman.
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A Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer steps in to lead Bangladesh out of a deadly protest crisis
Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus will lead an interim government in Bangladesh after protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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