In a stunning turn of events, Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate and microcredit pioneer, has been appointed interim leader of Bangladesh following a period of violent protests. As a friend to Utah, Yunus has adopted many Utahn principles in his work to alleviate poverty. Combine that with his unwavering commitment to Bangladesh, Yunus now faces his greatest test as he attempts to restore order and trust in a deeply divided country. Jay Evensen from Deseret News elaborates on Yunus’ relationship with Utah and the new position he has taken.