Dr Mohammad Yunus interview with Mehdi Hasan ! ডক্টর ইউনূস এর বক্তব্য l

Описание: Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and Nobel laureate, gave an interview with Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera English during the show Head to Head, which aired on February 5, 2016. In this interview, Mehdi Hasan conducted a critical and thorough discussion with Dr. Yunus, focusing on the core aspects of his pioneering work with microfinance and Grameen Bank.

Here are a few key themes and takeaways from the interview:

1. Grameen Bank and Microfinance: Dr. Yunus spoke about how the Grameen Bank's microfinance model aimed to empower poor people, especially women, by providing small loans without requiring collateral. His belief is that these loans help individuals escape the cycle of poverty by allowing them to start or grow small businesses.


2. Criticism of Microfinance: Mehdi Hasan questioned Dr. Yunus about the criticisms surrounding microfinance, particularly accusations that microfinance institutions (MFIs) in some countries have exploited the poor through high interest rates and harsh repayment terms. Dr. Yunus defended the Grameen model, distinguishing it from other MFIs, emphasizing that Grameen Bank operates as a social business and prioritizes the welfare of its borrowers.


3. Poverty Alleviation and Bangladesh's Growth: The interview also touched on Bangladesh's



The interview was noted for Mehdi Hasan's hard-hitting questions, as well as Dr. Yunus's defense of his work and vision for a world without poverty. It presented a balanced view of both the positive impacts of microfinance and the criticisms the sector has faced.