Dhaka, May 23, 2025 — Nobel laureate and prominent social entrepreneur Muhammad Yunus, surrounded by mounting criticism from multiple sides in Bangladesh, has threatened to resign from his positions. Expressing his frustration, Yunus said he feels “like a hostage” amid escalating political and social pressures.
The veteran economist and founder of the Grameen Bank, Yunus has been at the center of controversies in recent weeks, facing backlash from student leaders and factions within the National Citizen Party. These groups have intensified their protests and criticisms, accusing Yunus of various missteps in his public and social engagements.
In a strong statement, Yunus declared that he is seriously considering stepping down, signaling deep dissatisfaction with the current hostile environment. His comments have stirred significant debate across the country, highlighting the increasingly polarized climate in Bangladesh’s socio-political landscape.
Observers note that Yunus’s potential resignation would mark a significant shift, given his decades-long contribution to microfinance and poverty alleviation worldwide. The unfolding situation continues to draw attention from both domestic and international communities.
