Bangladesh, June 26 -- Social media platforms have recently seen an uptick in a curious and seemingly contradictory campaign – largely fueled by supporters of the ruling Awami League – portraying Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus as the new “savior” of Muslims in Bangladesh. This sudden transformation of Yunus into a hero for Islamic groups has raised eyebrows, especially considering his and his daughter Monica Yunuss long-standing ties to LGBTQ activism and advocacy.

Despite Yunuss decades-long involvement in promoting and funding LGBTQ causes globally, a growing segment of Islamic leaders in Bangladesh now view him favorably, even as Awami League-affiliated voices try to weaponize his association with LGBTQ causes a...