Alex Soros, the son of US billionaire philanthropist George Soros, met with Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Alex referred to Yunus as an “old friend of my father” and praised his leadership in guiding Bangladesh towards a future built on “equity and fairness.” He shared his sentiments in an Instagram post, saying, “Delighted to see an old friend of my father and the foundation, Nobel prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus, interim leader of Bangladesh, who stepped in to lead Bangladesh towards a peaceful future based on equity and fairness.”
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This meeting comes following the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The long-time Awami League leader was ousted earlier this year following widespread protests by students that escalated into a major anti-government movement.
Yunus was sworn in as head of the interim government on August 8 after Hasina fled the country and parliament was dissolved. Amid political upheaval in the country, Hasina reportedly alleged US involvement in the protests, claiming that she could have retained power had she ceded control of Saint Martin Island to the US. However, these allegations were dismissed by US officials as “laughable” and “absolutely false.”
Yunus recently addressed the United Nations General Assembly, commending the youth-led protests that led to Hasina’s ouster and describing her regime as “autocratic” and “undemocratic.” He expressed hope that the collective resolve of the Bangladeshi people would shape a better future for the nation. Despite Yunus’s calls for progress, protests erupted outside the UN Headquarters during his address, with demonstrators voicing strong opposition to his leadership.
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