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Dr. Muhammad Yunus: Spinning Lies on Global Media While Bangladesh Burns

Aminul Hoque

Over the past week, Dr. Muhammad Yunus has been on a media spree, giving interviews to
BBC Bangla, BBC India, and Sky News UK. His sudden engagement with the international
press comes at a time when Bangladesh is teetering on the edge of chaos—law and order
have collapsed, mob rule has become institutionalized, the economy is in freefall, and radical
groups are operating with impunity. As the unelected head of an illegitimate interim
government, Dr. Yunus has utterly failed in governance. Now, in a desperate bid to salvage
his reputation, he has turned to foreign media to peddle lies and whitewash his disastrous
rule.


A Nation in Turmoil—Yet Yunus Claims ‘All is Well’
In his BBC interviews, Dr. Yunus attempted to downplay the severity of the country’s
situation, while his Sky News appearance focused on the controversial “Aynaghar” detention
centers and legal cases involving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s family. In every instance,
he outright dismissed the worsening conditions in Bangladesh, spinning a fabricated narrative
to mislead the world. With his local media under tight control, Yunus is now exploiting
international platforms to manipulate global perception. But pretending the fire doesn’t exist
doesn’t stop the house from burning.


In a baffling claim, Yunus told the BBC that law and order are “better than ever.” His
justification? His government is “constantly monitoring” the situation. Yet, reality tells a very
different story. On February 24, Dhaka University students staged protests demanding the
resignation of the Home Affairs Advisor over his failure to ensure public safety. That same
night, the advisor deflected blame onto the opposition party, washing his hands of all
responsibility. On March 6, the Home Affairs Advisor, contradicting Yunus, admitted that
mob rule has spiralled out of control, saying, “When the people become unruly, there’s
nothing the law enforcement agencies can do.” Even Yunus’ own advisors are exposing the
truth. Former student advisor, now the head of Student led party Nahid Islam, confessed to
Reuters that the law-and-order situation has deteriorated so much that elections cannot be
held this year. If even his closest allies are admitting this, why does Yunus continue to lie?
The Grim Reality of Bangladesh’s Streets


A few recent incidents highlight just how dire the situation has become. On March 4, in a
premeditated attack, a violent mob stormed the residence of a former MP’s ex-wife in
Dhaka’s Gulshan area. TV channels broadcast the vandalism live, yet law enforcement stood
by, powerless. The next day, an extremist mob besieged Shahbagh Police Station, demanding
the release of a man accused of harassing a female university student. They retrieved the
complainant’s personal details, threatened her with rape and murder, and coerced her into
withdrawing her case—allowing the accused to walk free. Then, on March 7, the banned
terrorist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir openly held a “March for Khilafat” in the heart of Dhaka.
Despite weeks of public promotion, security forces took no action. Earlier this month, the
same group threatened Hindu families in Chittagong, forcing them to cancel wedding
ceremonies during Ramadan. Law enforcement remained silent. And yet, Dr. Yunus has the
audacity to claim that security is at an all-time high.


Yunus’ Global Lies—The World is Not Buying It
Another of Yunus’ grand deceptions is his claim that the international community is fully
supporting his government and eager to collaborate. The facts, however, expose this as yet
another fabrication. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was supposed to release the
fourth instalment of a loan in December 2023. Under Sheikh Hasina’s administration, the first
three instalments arrived on schedule. Under Yunus? Not a penny has come through, with no
clarity on when (or if) it will be released. In January 2024, Switzerland cut all development
aid to Bangladesh. Just days earlier, Yunus had returned from the World Economic Forum in
Davos, boasting that Switzerland wanted “closer ties” with his government. Instead, they
slammed the door shut. USAID has terminated all financial assistance to Bangladesh, while
the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has halved food aid for Rohingya
refugees, a direct consequence of Yunus’ failing governance. His Nobel laureate status no
longer grants him immunity from accountability. The world sees through his deception, and
international support is crumbling under his watch.


The Economy in Shambles—Yet Yunus Claims ‘Recovery’
Dr. Yunus told the BBC that the economy is “on the path to recovery” and that his
government is working on “structural reforms.” But once again, even his own advisors betray
the truth. His Finance Advisor, Salehuddin Ahmed, admitted on March 5 that business
activity has plummeted, leading to mass unemployment. At least 155 factories have shut
down, rendering 134,000 workers jobless in just seven months. Bangladesh’s biggest
corporations, Beximco and Gazi Group, have shut down, displacing hundreds of thousands
of workers. No foreign investment has entered the country since Yunus took power. The
economic collapse under his rule is worse than during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that
hasn’t stopped him from lying about it.


The ‘Aynaghar’ Cover-Up: A Manufactured Scandal?
In his Sky News interview, Yunus spoke at length about his visit to the alleged “Aynaghar”
detention centres. But if these facilities were such a major discovery, why did it take his
government six months to reveal them? If these centres are real, why hasn’t the government
disclosed their locations? Why hasn’t a single local media outlet been allowed to report on
them? Instead, the only exclusive coverage was given to Sky News. Why were Yunus’
companions at the inspection criminals—including individuals linked to terrorism and drug
trafficking? If Aynaghar is real, why all the secrecy? The inconsistencies in Yunus’ narrative
suggest this is nothing more than a propaganda stunt, designed to distract from his
government’s failures.


A Master of Deception
On December 29, 2024, Yunus gave an interview to journalist Nurul Kabir, where he
admitted he was unsatisfied with his own performance. “I tried,” he said. “If it works, great.
If not, bad luck.” Two months later, the country still is in ruins. Businesses have collapsed.
Violence is rampant. The economy is shattered. The only people benefiting from Yunus’ rule
are his hand-picked advisors and so-called student coordinators. But if there’s one thing
Yunus has improved on, it’s his ability to lie with a smile. His latest interviews prove that he
has mastered the art of deception.


As Bangladesh plunges deeper into chaos, Dr. Yunus’ strategy is clear: silence local critics,
deny reality, and manipulate global perception. But the cracks in his facade are widening.
The people of Bangladesh are suffering. And no amount of propaganda will change that truth.
(Security Analyst and Former Diplomat)

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