Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Government challenge to Yunus's position
The Bangladesh government forced Muhammad Yunus to leave the managing-director role, stating that he had exceeded the legal age limit. The dispute became a major governance controversy surrounding Grameen Bank and state influence over the institution.
2001
Questions over repayment reporting
Reporting and later commentary questioned whether Grameen's high repayment figures fully reflected overdue loans and the bank's accounting practices. These concerns contributed to broader debate about the measurement and social effects of microfinance.