Famous Bangladeshi economist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus has termed Bangladesh's economy and high growth rate during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as 'fake'. Yunus claimed that the speed with which Bangladesh developed during the 15 years in power was just a show.
Accused of responsibility on the world
Yunus said in an interview to Reuters during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum held in the Swiss Alpine resort:
“Our growth rate is fake. The entire world is responsible for making this show possible.”
Yunus also alleged that Sheikh Hasina tried to show the world in Davos that she was running the country efficiently, while no one questioned her claims.
Transformation of the economy under Sheikh Hasina's rule
Bangladesh's economy made record-breaking progress during Sheikh Hasina's tenure.
2009: When Hasina took power, the country's growth rate was just 5%.
2017/18: This rate increased to almost 8%, which was a historic achievement for Bangladesh.
2023: World Bank names Bangladesh as one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Although the growth rate was affected due to Covid-19 and Ukraine war, Bangladesh's economy was praised on global platforms.
What is behind Yunus's allegations?
Mohammad Yunus made this allegation without any concrete data or argument, which raises the question whether this is the result of personal irritation. Yunus has not yet been successful in getting Bangladesh's economy back on track, and critics believe that this may be the reason why he has questioned the achievements of the Hasina government.
Hasina received global praise despite criticism
Sheikh Hasina is credited with the growth of Bangladesh's textile industry and economic progress during her tenure. However, allegations of human rights violations and suppressing dissent have also been leveled against him.
conclusion
During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, Bangladesh created its own identity at the global level. Yunus's allegations have sparked debate on this achievement. The question is whether this allegation is an attempt to defame the model of Hasina government, or is there some real truth hidden behind it.
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