Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been named among the world's 500 most influential Muslims, according to multiple media reports published on Saturday (November 14).
The list and its significance
The list, titled "The Muslim 500," is published annually by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan, in collaboration with the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University. It recognizes individuals who have significant influence in the Muslim world across various fields, including politics, religion, business, and academia.Yunus absent from latest edition
The Business Standard reported that Muhammad Yunus, former chief adviser to the interim government, who had been ranked 50th in the 2026 edition of the list, does not appear in the latest compilation. The report noted the change without further elaboration.Reactions and context
The inclusion of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has generated positive discussion in Bangladesh's political arena. However, no immediate official reaction was available from the government or the Prime Minister's Office regarding the recognition.The annual list is widely regarded as a key reference for identifying influential figures within the global Muslim community.
