Bangladesh leader Yunus honoured with global education award in New York

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has received the "Unlock Big Change" award at Theirworld’s annual high-level global education dinner during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The award was presented to Yunus on Monday (local time) in recognition of his pioneering work in social and economic development, and his commitment to education, according to state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). Theirworld, a global children’s charity, is dedicated to ending the global education crisis and unlocking the potential of the next generation. Yunus received the accolade from Gordon Brown, the United Nations special envoy for global education and former British prime minister. The event was co-hosted by Sarah Brown, chair of Theirworld and executive chair of the Global Business...