In an interview, Dr. Yunus reacted to Bangladesh’s
recent recognition by The Economist as the
“Country of the Year” following the end of a
15-year-long autocratic government.
The magazine took the opportunity to ask
him about his plans after the 2025 elections.
Staff Reporter :
When asked about his future intentions, Dr. Yunus explained, “My role was essentially taken away from me.
I was forcefully brought into this position. I was doing what I loved, which is why I was in Paris.
I was drawn back here to undertake something else. So, I would be happy to return to my regular work, the work I have dedicated my life to, and which resonates with young people.
I will return to the movement or cause I have built across the globe.”
When questioned about the risk of extremism in Bangladesh, Dr. Yunus expressed confidence that the country would not face such a threat.
He emphasised that young people in Bangladesh are largely indifferent to religious divides and are instead focused on building a new nation. “These young people can change the world.
This is not just about one country or another. What Bangladesh has achieved is an example of how powerful young people can be,” he stated.
He went on to add, “We should pay close attention to them, particularly the young women. They played a pivotal role in the uprising in Bangladesh. We need to focus on young people so they can realise their dreams.
They have the opportunity, and they are more than capable. Three young leaders from the uprising are now part of my cabinet, and they are doing excellent work. They are highly capable.
These young people are not like the youth of the past century. They are the youth of this century, and they are as capable as anyone else.”
