Dhaka, July 16 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has declined to accept the title of "National Reformer" as suggested by a High Court rule issued on Monday, according to an official government statement released on Tuesday.
The High Court bench earlier this week issued a rule asking the authorities to explain why Nobel Laureate Dr Yunus, currently serving as the head of the interim government, should not be formally recognised as the "National Reformer" for his contributions to state reform.
In response, the government clarified that Professor Yunus has no personal interest in receiving such a title and that it has no plans to bestow it.
"The government has taken note of the rule issued by the High Court and will respond in du...