Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, received an Honorary Doctorate from Soka University in Tokyo in recognition of his groundbreaking work in social innovation and global development. The ceremony featured remarks from Prof Yunus, who reflected on his journey in social entrepreneurship and efforts to eradicate poverty.
Soka University President Yoshihisa Suzuki praised Prof Yunus for his alignment with the institution’s core values of peace, human rights, and education. The award marks a highlight of Prof Yunus’s four-day official visit to Japan, which began on May 27. He is set to return to Dhaka on the night of May 31 via Singapore.
