This chapter discusses the recent political transition in Bangladesh, focusing on the election of 84-year-old prime minister Mohammad Yunus and his contributions through the Grameen Bank. It reflects on the challenges of microfinance, including high-interest rates and borrower hardships, while drawing contrasts between Yunus’s grassroots approach and another prominent figure's policy-driven methods. The narrative highlights the complex interplay of success, collaboration, and rivalry in shaping Bangladesh's economic landscape.
Bangladeshis are about to find out if a Nobel laureate can run their government better than a nepo baby.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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