The Friends of Bangladesh

03/16/2026

Continuing to be a great ambassador for Bangladesh !

03/05/2026

Exciting new initiative!

The concept of Grameen University comes at a time when higher education worldwide is facing serious scrutiny and re-evaluation. The rising cost of higher education, increased inequalities in access to higher education, and graduate unemployment are forcing educators and policymakers to rethink and r...

03/03/2026

This February 12 election marked a pivotal shift, where leaders, ordinary people, institutions, and civic pride converged to open exciting new possibilities for Bangladesh. The country's democratic renewal is complete--thanks in large part to the work of the Interim Government and gracious statements from the parties that will be in opposition. Learn more from our latest blog post! https://www.thefriendsofbangladesh.com/an-historic-election-opens-an-exciting-new-era-for-bangladesh/

১২ই ফেব্রুয়ারির এই নির্বাচন এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ পরিবর্তনের সূচনা করে, যেখানে নেতা, সাধারণ মানুষ, প্রতিষ্ঠান এবং নাগরিক একত্রিত হয়ে বাংলাদেশের জন্য নতুন সম্ভাবনার দ্বার উন্মোচন করে। দেশের গণতান্ত্রিক পুনর্নবীকরণ সম্পূর্ণ হয়েছে - অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকারের কাজ এবং বিরোধী দলগুলির সদয় বক্তব্যের জন্য বৃহৎভাবে ধন্যবাদ। আমাদের ব্লগ পোস্ট থেকে আরও জানুন! https://www.thefriendsofbangladesh.com/an-historic-election-opens-an-exciting-new-era-for-bangladesh/

Chief Adviser GOB | Yunus Centre | Muhammad Yunus

02/19/2026

Excellent editorial by Deseret News about the Bangladesh election:

Its interim leader put country ahead of personal ambitions.

02/14/2026

A nation reconciling and healing.

02/12/2026

Impressive results today in terms of the election process:

A largely peaceful vote marks a significant moment for Bangladesh

02/11/2026

Strong and nuanced article arguing for a "Yes" vote in tomorrow's national referendum in Bangladesh.

Opponents of the referendum write as though rejecting this package will clear the way for a more measured, item by item process of constitutional improvement. But nothing in Bangladesh’s recent history suggests that such a sequence will materialize on its own.