By Mohammad Shariful Alam Chowdhury, Bangladesh : The Nobel Peace Prize is among the most revered honors in the world, awarded to those who contribute meaningfully to peace and the betterment of humanity. But when this honor is misaligned with the recipient’s alleged actions, it raises disturbing questions about accountability and justice.
Professor Muhammad Yunus, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, is now at the center of serious allegations that challenge the very foundation of his award. Since August 2024, multiple reports and eyewitness accounts have implicated Yunus in financing and aiding violent extremist factions in Bangladesh. These groups, often referred to as the Yunus Bahini, are allegedly responsible for a wave of terror attacks targeting police stations and civilians across the country.
A Trail of Violence and Death
According to local sources and documented cases, coordinated assaults since August 5, 2024, have led to the deaths of more than 3,200 police officers and over 2,000 civilians, many of whom were affiliated with the country’s ruling party. Survivors speak of brutal attacks, public lynchings, and widespread destruction. Religious minorities, particularly Hindu families, have been targeted—homes burned, temples desecrated, and thousands forcibly displaced.
What began as political unrest has spiraled into what many in Bangladesh now call a silent civil war, allegedly funded and inspired by a man once celebrated for promoting peace.
Grameen Bank’s Legacy in Question
Yunus rose to international fame through his Grameen Bank microcredit model. But in Bangladesh, the legacy of this system is under harsh scrutiny. Thousands of poor women, lured into taking small loans with high interest, were driven into debt cycles. In numerous heartbreaking cases, suicides were reported. Human rights organizations in the country have long criticized these exploitative practices, accusing Yunus of monetizing poverty.
A Betrayal of Peace and Human Rights
The recent violence attributed to Yunus's supporters contradicts every principle the Nobel Peace Prize represents. While international media often portray Yunus as a reformer and social entrepreneur, the grim reality in Bangladesh tells a different story—one of oppression, fear, and death.
Victims and their families have been crying out for justice, yet the international community remains disturbingly silent. Videos and images of atrocities committed by Yunus loyalists have flooded social media, showing public beatings, hangings, and mutilations. And yet, the man allegedly orchestrating or supporting these horrors continues to wear the badge of peace.
A Call for Accountability
This is not just a national issue. The credibility of the Nobel Peace Prize is at stake. If even a portion of these allegations are verified, then allowing Yunus to retain this honor sends a dangerous message—that global awards can be shielded from accountability even when blood is spilled in their name.
We, the people of Bangladesh, demand that the Norwegian Nobel Committee open an independent investigation into these grave accusations. Peace cannot be honored when it's smeared with violence.
The Nobel Peace Prize must not become a shield for those who undermine democracy, incite unrest, and destroy innocent lives.
The world must act. Justice must prevail.
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