An open letter to Prof Mohd Yunus: From revenge to responsibility

Hasina took away your bank, you've now served revenge. Here's the test: Now that you have public office, it implies public trust. Can you have it and do nothing? And if you would, what would it be?

Respected and dear Prof Yunus,

 

At the very outset, I am conflicted about whether I should congratulate you or commiserate with you. Usually, one wouldn’t need to qualify such a brilliant ascent to power with caution. But the challenge of leading a large, populous, and still largely poor nation in the subcontinent cannot be taken lightly.

 

Nevertheless, congratulations first. When I had the privilege of spending a couple of days with you, at a large philanthropy conference in Hubballi-Dharwad in early 2016, I was awed by your sincerity, gentle manner, and yet a firm belief in your ability to master