Dhaka, April 7 -- In a country long dominated by dynastic politics and ideological divisions, Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Muhammad Yunus is emerging as an unexpected national figurehead - and perhaps, a future head of the Bangladesh government.

Now serving as Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim administration, Yunus, famed for founding Grameen Bank and pioneering microfinance, has seen a remarkable surge in domestic popularity.

Once hailed primarily on the global stage, he is increasingly viewed at home as a symbol of stability, dignity, and reform.

Originally appointed to oversee the transition to general elections, Yunus's neutral leadership has surpassed expectations, igniting a nationwide conversation: Should the revered eco...