Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus sentenced to six months in jail by Bangladesh courtThe 83-year-old economist, who was present in court, sought bail after the ruling, which Third Labour Court Judge Sheikh Merina Sultana gra...
01 Jan, 2024, 07.20 PM IST
- Hillary Clinton backs Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus
Hillary Clinton asked Bangladesh not to "undermine & interfere" in the effectiveness of the micro-lender Grameen Bank.
06 May, 2012, 02.53 PM IST
- The ‘real’ truth behind Yunus’ Grameen story
The feud in Bangladesh between PM Hasina and Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank is being portrayed as a modern-day replay of the "Mahabhara...
27 Mar, 2011, 11.32 AM IST
- Grameen should foray into insurance, pension: Yunus
Bangladesh Nobel laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus wants to ensure that nothing comes in the way of the bank’s stability.
21 Mar, 2011, 05.59 AM IST
- Yunus files appeal against HC verdict upholding his sacking
Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus today filed an appeal against the Bangladesh High Court verdict upholding his dismissal from the Gramee...
09 Mar, 2011, 07.18 PM IST
- Muhammad Yunus challenges dismissal from microfinance bank
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus challenged the legality on Thursday of a Bangladeshi government order dismissing him as the head of the micro...
03 Mar, 2011, 05.37 PM IST
- Bangladesh turns up heat on Nobel winner Yunus
Yunus has been summoned to appear in three separate court cases in Bangladesh over the last month, all nominally connected to Grameen.
28 Feb, 2011, 10.50 PM IST
- Microfinance pioneer Yunus cleared in aid probe
Microfinance pioneer Grameen Bank on Wednesday welcomed a report by Norway that cleared its founder Muhammad Yunus of misusing aid money.
08 Dec, 2010, 05.05 PM IST
- Yunus' Grameen Bank exposed, Bangladesh govt orders probe
Muhammad Yunus has been alleged of transferring nearly $100 mn originally meant for microcredit operations of his Grameen Bank to his anoth...
07 Dec, 2010, 12.48 AM IST
- Maha govt planning Grameen Bank model
Impressed by micro-finance system of Grameen Bank started in Bangladesh, the Maharashtra government is planning to implement a similar mode...
13 Jan, 2010, 10.10 AM IST
- Nobel laureate threatens lawsuit against telecom operator
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is threatening legal proceedings against Norwegian telecom operator Telenor to force it to transform their jo...
05 Sep, 2008, 11.54 PM IST
- Give 20% of Grameenphone IPO shares to bank borrowers:Yunus
Give 20% of Grameenphone IPO shares to bank borrowers:Yunus
19 Aug, 2008, 06.51 PM IST
- Obopay, Grameen in alliance for mobile banking services
US-based mobile payment service provider Obopay Inc and Bangladesh's Grameen Solutions today announced an alliance to use cellphone technol...
05 Aug, 2008, 04.29 PM IST
- Rahul Gandhi ends Bangladesh tour
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrapped up his five-day Bangladesh visit today during which he examined the micro-credit projects run by the G...
05 Aug, 2008, 11.00 AM IST
- Danone plans to open second yogurt plant in Bangladesh
French food group Danone plans to build a second yogurt-producing plant in Bangladesh in conjunction with the Grameen Bank, Danone chief ex...
30 Apr, 2008, 12.51 AM IST
- Now, India tops list of top microfinance institutions
In its list of World's Top 50 Microfinance Institutions, an US magazine has named Bangalore- based Bandhan at the second position. Gujarat ...
26 Dec, 2007, 07.45 PM IST
- Interim govt allows Grameen Bank to operate in urban areas
The interim government of Bangladesh allowed the Grameen Bank to operate in urban areas alongside the villages.
06 Oct, 2007, 09.26 PM IST