Speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative, Dr Muhammad Yunus introduced and praised the young leaders who drove the student-led movement that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

Bangladesh interim government leader Muhammed Yunus hinted at a conspiracy in Sheikh Hasina's ousting, praising student activism , and identified Mahfuj Abdullah as a significant figure in the protests.

The 15-year-long reign of Hasina came to an end after she fled the country amid nationwide anti-government protests engulfed Bangladesh

The interim head of the Bangladesh government called Mahfuz Abdullah and two other student leaders on the stage and lauded them for sparking a revolution that "shook the entire country".