A Nobel peace laureate known globally as the “banker to the poor” could be imprisoned in his home country of Bangladesh as he faces a slew of legal charges that he says are politically motivated.

One year after mass protests toppled Bangladesh's regime, Muhammad Yunus is leading a nation in transition. He spoke with NPR about the challenges the country still faces. Sponsor Message MICHEL ...

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus arrived home Thursday from an overseas trip and will take office later in the day, as he looks to restore calm and rebuild the country ...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – As Rubel Chaklader drove his autorickshaw through the busy Dhaka traffic in late January, he sounded more resigned than angry. The 50-year-old said that Bangladeshis had squandered ...