The Beginning of Yunus’s Exit: A Disgraced Autocrat Seeking Indemnity Abroad

✍️ Sudip Ghosh

Once hailed as a global reformer, Muhammad Yunus now faces isolation, public fury, and an unraveling regime

Dr. Muhammad Yunus — once celebrated as a “pioneer of social business” and Nobel Peace Prize laureate — has now become one of the most controversial figures in Bangladesh’s political landscape. Once praised internationally, he now stands accused at home of authoritarian rule, corruption, and betrayal of national interests.

Having seized power under the pretext of forming an “interim government for democracy restoration,” Yunus’s true motives appear increasingly transparent — not to serve the people, but to secure his own safety and protect the geopolitical interests of his foreign allies.

A Diplomatic “Immunity Mission”: Yunus Seeks Safety in Exchange for Power

Diplomatic sources reveal that the most talked-about topic in foreign circles right now is Yunus’s so-called “exit deal.”
Reports suggest he has secretly sent messages to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several EU states, proposing one key condition:

“I am ready to hand power back to Sheikh Hasina, provided I receive full indemnity from any trial or prosecution.”

Such a request, analysts say, amounts to an open admission of guilt — acknowledging his involvement in unlawful power grabs, administrative repression, and human rights abuses.

Political commentators now describe him bluntly:

“Yunus is no longer a reformer — he is a defeated autocrat searching for a safe passage.”

The Collapse of the ‘Bangladesh Without Awami League’ Dream

Perhaps Yunus’s gravest political miscalculation was believing he could govern Bangladesh without the Awami League.
On the ground, however, the reality tells a different story. Across every district and union, Awami League grassroots organizers have built a formidable resistance.
Once again, the forces of liberation have proven that: “The spirit of the Liberation War can never be extinguished from Bangladesh.”

His foreign-backed attempt to make the Awami League politically irrelevant has backfired spectacularly, sparking massive public anger and resentment against him.

Economic Ruin, Investor Exodus, and the Resurgence of Militancy

Under Yunus’s rule, Bangladesh’s economy has plunged into severe crisis.
The banking sector remains unstable, the dollar shortage deepens, and inflation has left ordinary citizens struggling for basic necessities.

Rampant corruption and administrative incompetence have eroded investor confidence, leading to widespread capital flight.

Even more alarming is the resurgence of extremist elements. Several radical groups have reportedly become active again under the Yunus administration’s tacit protection, posing grave threats to national security.

Lawlessness, cross-border smuggling, and arms trafficking are rising sharply, particularly in the frontier districts.

Internal Cracks in the Yunus Administration

Inside the interim government, frustration and division are escalating. Several advisers have reportedly expressed intent to resign, accusing Yunus of centralizing power completely: “Dr. Yunus has turned the interim government into a one-man regime.”

Public outrage, administrative paralysis, and mounting international pressure have left him increasingly distressed.
Even global media outlets — once sympathetic to his image — are now exposing his government’s human rights violations and corruption scandals, shattering his long-cultivated reputation as a “global citizen.”

The Escape Plan: Yunus’s Final Move

Political observers believe Dr. Yunus is quietly drafting his “exit roadmap.”
He is expected to flee to Canada or Europe, either before or immediately after the next general election.

But as one analyst asked pointedly: “Can a man who wrecked the economy, oppressed his people, and destroyed democracy truly escape accountability so easily?”

The people’s verdict seems resoundingly clear: “Yunus, your time is over. Bangladesh will not tolerate another dictator.”

History has shown that no foreign-backed regime can endure in Bangladesh. Those who defy the will of the people always meet a tragic end.

Dr. Muhammad Yunus now appears to be heading toward that same fate — the final chapter of an autocrat’s downfall has already begun.