In meeting with Alex Soros, Muhammad Yunus discussed rebuilding the economy of Bangladesh and carrying out some economic reforms.
Alex Soros, the son of Hungarian-born billionaire George Soros, met Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka. The development comes in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump freezing all financial aid abroad – including to Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh.
Yunus said the talks focused mainly on rebuilding the economy and carrying out viral economic reforms in the South Asian country.
Those who have been attacked in Bangladesh are traditionally supporters of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party, several commentators told Human Rights Watch (HRW).
The fair will remain open from 3:00pm to 9:00pm on weekdays and 11:00am to 9:00pm on holidays, except for February 8 and 15
George Soros's son, Alex Soros, and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus reportedly discussed economic reforms, media freedom, asset recovery, new cybersecurity laws among other topics.
Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has met Alex Soros, the son of US billionaire George Soros, days after the new Trump administration paused all foreign aid.
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 will commence on Saturday under the theme 'July Uprising: Building a New Bangladesh,' with Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the Interim Government, inaugrating this year's fair.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said Bangladesh is now looking for business and trade opportunities with both
The Open Society Foundations' leadership on Thursday met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to discuss Bangladesh's efforts to rebuild the economy, trace siphoned-off assets, combat misinformation,
Muhammad Yunus, expressed personal distress over the deteriorating relations with India. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Yunus emphasized the importance of strong ties between the two neighbors.
After Trump administration halted funding to Bangladesh, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus met Alex Soros, George Soros's son, who pledged support for the South Asian country.