Yunus said the talks focused mainly on rebuilding the economy and carrying out viral economic reforms in the South Asian country.

The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 will commence on Saturday under the theme 'July Uprising: Building a New Bangladesh,' with Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the Interim Government, inaugrating this year's fair.

Muhammad Yunus, who leads the interim government in Bangladesh, has met Alex Soros, the son of US billionaire George Soros, days after the new Trump administration paused all foreign aid.

George Soros's son, Alex Soros, and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus reportedly discussed economic reforms, media freedom, asset recovery, new cybersecurity laws among other topics.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday requested the Open Society Foundations to assist Bangladesh in "asset tracing" efforts

Soros and Yunus ahd also met in New York last year in October after the Nobel laureate took charge following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime.

Muhammad Yunus, expressed personal distress over the deteriorating relations with India. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Yunus emphasized the importance of strong ties between the two neighbors.

While the AL top brass is hopeful that the spate of programmes from February 1 — including strikes and blockades — will be successful in terms of participation of ordinary people, the Yunus government issued a warning by announcing legal action against those,

Islami, stated, "China is one of the most powerful countries in the world. It is a leader in science and technology. We need to learn a lot from China."

Bangladesh's Awami League is set to initiate protests against Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime, citing the government's crackdown on Hindus and poor public security. Spanning from February 1 to 18, the actions will include leaflet campaigns,

After Trump administration halted funding to Bangladesh, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus met Alex Soros, George Soros's son, who pledged support for the South Asian country.

"The interim government will take stern actions against any attempt to discriminate against or oppress any group of citizens," accordingly to a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing. The government is also deeply concerned by the reports of incidents of women being prevented from engaging in recreational activities.