Nobel laureate Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to take over as interim leader (2024)

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...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PITT COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT630 AM EDT...The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EDT for eastern NorthCarolina.&&

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This product covers Eastern North Carolina**DEBBY HAS MADE LANDFALL IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND WILL CONTINUE TOIMPACT EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA**NEW INFORMATION---------------* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical StormWarning for Coastal Onslow and West Carteret- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for East Carteret* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Onslow, EastCarteret, and West Carteret* STORM INFORMATION:- About 280 miles west-southwest of Buxton NC or about 200 mileswest-southwest of Morehead City NC- 33.2N 79.7W- Storm Intensity 50 mph- Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 5 mphSITUATION OVERVIEW------------------The center of Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Bulls Bayarea of South Carolina earlier this morning. Debby will continuenorthwards and eventually track through central North Carolina tonightand push north into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday.The main threat for eastern North Carolina continues to be periods ofheavy rain with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches, withlocally higher amounts possible. The highest rainfall totals areexpected for areas south of Highway 70. This will bring the threat oflocalized flash flooding especially in low-lying, urban, and poordrainage areas. The threat of river flooding will also increasethrough this weekend and could linger into next week.Tropical storm force winds could impact portions of eastern NorthCarolina this afternoon with strong winds continuing through earlyFriday morning, potentially bringing scattered tree damage and poweroutages.A few tornadoes could produce locally significant damage throughtonight.Along the coast, minor storm surge with inundation 1 to 3 feet aboveground level is possible this evening into Friday morning. There alsoremains potential for minor ocean overwash along the coast throughlate week. Stronger and more frequent rip currents will also existalong area beaches into this weekend.Dangerous marine conditions are expected for the coastal waters,sounds and rivers, with strong winds and dangerous seas. This willcreate treacherous conditions for mariners.POTENTIAL IMPACTS-----------------* FLOODING RAIN:Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possibleextensive impacts across Eastern North Carolina south of HWY70.Potential impacts include:- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches maybecome dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers maybecome stressed.- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washedaway. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water withunderpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited tosignificant impacts across Eastern North Carolina north of HWY70.* TORNADOES:Prepare for a dangerous tornado event having possible significantimpacts across Eastern North Carolina. Potential impacts include:- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the executionof emergency plans during tropical events.- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spotsof considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobilehomes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped oruprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.* SURGE:Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impactsacross coastal North Carolina. Potential impacts in this areainclude:- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly alongimmediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areasfarther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspreadwith surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places wheresurge water covers the road.- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainlyin usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact isanticipated.* WIND:Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts acrosscoastal North Carolina from Ocracoke Inlet south. Potential impacts inthis area include:- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchoredmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped oruprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees areshallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urbanor heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions onbridges and other elevated roadways.- Scattered power and communications outages.Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact isanticipated.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS----------------------------------* EVACUATIONS:Follow the advice of local officials.* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on theexact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damagingwind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from thecenter of the storm.If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such asnear the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poordrainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan tomove to safe shelter on higher ground.Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders thatare issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives ofothers.Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who areunable to make personal preparations.If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in whichyou are located and where it is relative to current watches andwarnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about theironsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especiallypertaining to area visitors.Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local newsoutlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changesto the forecast.There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple waysto receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.orgNEXT UPDATE-----------The next local statement will be issued by the National WeatherService in Newport/Morehead City NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner ifconditions warrant.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDTFRIDAY NIGHT...* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt andrough waters.* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Friday night.* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smallervessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.&&

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including thefollowing areas, Beaufort, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret,Greene, Hatteras Island, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, MainlandDare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Craven, Northern OuterBanks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Pitt, Southern Craven, Tyrrell,Washington and West Carteret.* WHEN...Through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensivestreet flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Tropical Cyclone Debby will continue to produce periods ofheavy rainfall across eastern North Carolina through Friday.Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with locallyhigher amounts will be possible. If these amountsmaterialize, there will be an increased risk of significantflooding of urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas thisweek. Where the heaviest rainfall rates occur, there will bethe potential for flash flooding as well.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.&&

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Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus has arrived home from an overseas trip

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Nobel laureate Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to take over as interim leader (2024)

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Nobel laureate Yunus arrives in Bangladesh to take over as interim leader? ›

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's next leader Muhammad Yunus arrived home Thursday from an overseas trip and will take office later in the day, as he looks to restore calm and rebuild the country following an uprising that ended the 15-year, increasingly autocratic rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Why did Muhammad Yunus get the Nobel Prize? ›

Yunus and the Grameen Bank were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, after lending a total of about $6 billion in housing, student and micro-enterprise loans, and specifically in support of Bangladeshi women.

Who is the interim government in Bangladesh? ›

Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh's interim government. Government News.

Who was the Bangladeshi economist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 along with? ›

In 2006 Yunus and Grameen received the Nobel Prize for Peace. After teaching economics at Chittagong University from 1961 to 1965, Yunus won a Fulbright scholarship. He studied and taught at Vanderbilt University from 1965 to 1972, earning a Ph.

Who is Dr. Yunus in Bangladesh? ›

Muhammad Yunus (born 28 June 1940) is a Bangladeshi entrepreneur, banker, economist, politician and civil society leader, who has been serving as the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh since August 2024.

What was the reason for the Nobel Prize? ›

They are awarded to people "who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind" in the previous 12 months. The quote is from the will of Swedish businessman - and inventor of dynamite - Alfred Nobel. He left most of his fortune in a fund to launch the awards, which were first presented in 1901.

What award did Muhammad Yunus receive for transformative impact? ›

In 2006, Yunus and his Grameen Bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He is also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award.

What and why is happening in Bangladesh? ›

Prime minister flees after hundreds killed in 'Gen Z' protests. Sheikh Hasina Wazed, 76, was forced to resign on Monday after more than a month of student demonstrations over government job restrictions. Nobel prize winning banker Muhammad Yunus, 84, has taken over as interim leader.

Who appoints president in Bangladesh? ›

The president is elected by the 350 parliamentarians in an open ballot, and thus generally represents the majority party of the legislature. He continues to hold office after his five-year term expires until a successor is elected to the presidency.

Who were the leaders of the ad interim government? ›

Burnet, president; Lorenzo de Zavala, vice president; Samuel P. Carson, secretary of state; Bailey Hardeman, secretary of treasury; Thomas J. Rusk, secretary of war; Robert Potter, secretary of the navy; and David Thomas, attorney general.

Who was the only Bangladeshi person to win a Nobel Prize in Peace? ›

Known as the "banker to the poor", Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping lift millions from poverty by providing tiny loans of sums less than $100 to the rural poor who are too impoverished to gain attention from traditional banks.

How many Nobel Prize winners are there in Bangladesh? ›

Since the inauguration of Nobel Prize in 1901, until 2020, three Bengali persons and one Bengali origin person—four in all, have won this award.

Who declined the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973? ›

When Hanoi was bombed at Christmastime on Kissinger's orders, Le Duc Tho agreed to an armistice. But when he received the Peace Prize together with Kissinger in the autumn of 1973, he refused to accept it, on the grounds that his opposite number had violated the truce.

What did Muhammad Yunus do in Bangladesh? ›

Earlier this year, Yunus was convicted for violating the country's labour laws. He was also indicted by a Bangladesh court on charges of embezzlement of $2 million from the workers' welfare fund of Grameen Telecom, which owns a stake in Grameenphone, the country's largest mobile phone company.

How did Muhammad Yunus change the world? ›

Known as the “Banker to the Poor,” Dr. Yunus is a pioneer in the field of microcredit. This method, which provides small business loans to low-income individuals, was first pioneered by Dr. Yunus and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh in 1976 by loaning $27 to a group of women to start a bamboo stool business.

What is Muhammad Yunus famous for? ›

Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist, best known as the founder of the grassroots Grameen Bank, a financial institution (FI) that provides small loans to poor people without any collateral.

Why did he get the Nobel Prize? ›

For the greatest benefit to humankind

Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been honoring men and women from around the world for outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for work in peace.

Why did Nobel set up the Nobel Prize? ›

Alfred Nobel had loathed war all his life and was stunned when his obituary referred to him as a "merchant of death." He vowed that he would not be remembered as such! So he decided to leave his immense fortune to foster science, literature and peace. The Nobel Prizes were born!

Who gave the Nobel Prize in peace? ›

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget). See all peace prize laureates or learn about the nomination process.

Who won the Nobel Prize in ww2? ›

Second World War

In 1939, the Peace Prize was not awarded. No prize was awarded in any category from 1940 to 1942, due to the occupation of Norway by Germany. In the subsequent year, all prizes were awarded except those for literature and peace.

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