At state expense, six of Yunus’ press secretaries use iPhone Pro Max devices.

Six Press secretaries in Bangladesh’s interim authority, under Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, have drawn public criticism after upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro Max devices at government expense, costing BDT 1,361,994. Allegations of corruption and misuse of power have also surfaced against student coordinators pivotal in the 2024 regime change, including unverified investments in properties and undeclared foreign bank accounts. These issues highlight growing concerns over governance and accountability in the interim administration.

Muhammad Yunus facing criticism for Bangladesh's economic downturn after strained relations with India

Bangladesh Pays Heavy Price for Strained Ties with India: Over 40,000 Jobs Lost, More Than 160 Factories Shut Down

Bangladesh is reeling from a major economic setback after straining its critical ties with India, resulting in the closure of over 160 factories and the loss of more than 40,000 jobs. Muhammad Yunus’s controversial decisions and the suspension of India’s transshipment support have left Bangladesh’s garment industry, which powers 85% of its exports, in crisis. Export costs have skyrocketed, further compounded by Bangladesh’s limited port capacity and restrictions on Indian cotton imports, pushing the country’s global competitiveness into sharp decline.