Concern over removal of Prof Yunus
Different socio-political organisations have expressed concern over the government's decision to remove Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus from the office of the managing director of Grameen Bank.
They said the disrespectful attitude towards Prof Yunus would tarnish the country's image in the international community and requested the government to review the decision with utmost importance and tolerance.
In a written statement, Jatiya Party Chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad said the decision is incorrect.
“Apart from playing an important role in reducing poverty with the help of Grameen Bank, he also earned Nobel Prize for his activities with the bank and make the country and the nation feel honoured the country and the nation,” read the statement signed by Ershad.
“If a personality like him faces disrespect in his country like this, it would not be considered honourable for Bangladesh in the international community,” it added.
Ershad believes the government is not involved in the matter, and the debate can be ended if Bangladesh Bank withdraws its notice for the removal. The JP chairman also hoped for government intervention in the matter.
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), in a press release, said the government's attitude towards the Nobel laureate is wrathful, and it may cause millions of microcredit takers lose their faith in Grameen Bank.
Saying that the move may spoil Bangladesh's image in the international community, JSD leaders called on the government to consider the situation in a friendly and patient manner.
In another written statement, Mahbubuddin Chowdhury, secretary general of National Association of Unesco Clubs in Bangladesh, expressed dissatisfaction at the decision.
Stating that Prof Yunus has managed to put Bangladesh in the world map for a second time since Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Chowdhury requested the government not to create any debates regarding the Nobel winner and spoil the goodwill of Bangladesh.
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