Grameen's Rapid Rise Under Interim Govt
Multiple approvals and policy shifts benefit Yunus-linked entities
In the span of just a few months, the interim government has facilitated a remarkable expansion of institutions tied to Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus. From education to finance and labor exports, a range of approvals and policy changes have disproportionately favored the Grameen ecosystem, prompting growing scrutiny and debate.
One of the most notable developments is the approval of Grameen University, a new private higher education institution in Dhaka. The speed at which this approval was granted has raised questions, as similar proposals often take years to pass through regulatory hurdles.
In the labor sector, Grameen Employment Services has been granted a manpower export license—an approval that typically requires lengthy vetting. Meanwhile, Grameen Telenor's digital wallet has received the green light to launch, at a time when many fintech startups remain stuck in regulatory uncertainty.
The banking and finance sector has seen even more consequential shifts. Grameen Bank has received tax exemptions, and the government has revised a long-standing rule that capped shareholder ownership in banks at 25%. The new cap of 10% makes it easier for Grameen-linked interests to solidify control while minimizing external oversight.
Analysts and critics argue that these developments indicate a pattern of favorable treatment, pointing to the possibility of a broader strategy to reinstate Yunus-aligned influence across key sectors. The pace and scale of these approvals, many believe, reflect a quiet but deliberate consolidation of power.
As public awareness grows, the key question remains: Is the interim government serving national interests—or facilitating a targeted power shift behind the scenes?
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