Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Bangladesh has earned an unenviable reputation as a “world champion in fraud,” citing widespread document forgery that has damaged the country’s global credibility. Visas are fake, passports are fake,” Yunus said. “I have seen cases where people applied for visas using fake certificates. Highlighting the role of youth, Yunus said the mass uprising of 2024 had opened new possibilities for Bangladesh. Referring to a past internet shutdown, Yunus said it had triggered widespread outrage among young people and played a significant role in mobilising protests.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 28, 2026 17:09 UTC