Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate (Peace Prize, 2006) and founder of the Grameen Bank, was honored with the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Fellowship in 2021 for his groundbreaking work in microfinance and poverty alleviation. Though Bangladesh-born, Yunus’s revolutionary model of providing small loans to impoverished entrepreneurs—particularly women—has transformed economies globally. The fellowship celebrates his alignment with Bangabandhu’s vision of social justice and economic empowerment, making him a symbolic figure in Bangladesh’s development narrative.
Prize List
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Fellowship 2021 - Dr. Muhammad Yunus
Curated award and prize reference list.
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