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Prof. Yunus, while wishing Mr. Hoque success with his research,
inquired about the latest post-flood situation at AIT.
Mr. Hoque is a Master’s student at the Energy Field of Study in AIT’s
School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD). He is writing
his thesis titled “PV Micro Utilities for Rural Electrification in
Bangladesh,” under the supervision of Prof.
Sivanappan Kumar. Grameen
Shakti Bangladesh is a leading institution in the area of rural
electrification in Bangaldesh, and Prof. Yunus is its Chairman.
Prof. Yunus is closely associated with AIT. Along with AIT, Prof.
Yunus had jointly launched the “Yunus Center at AIT,” which is working
on the issue of social business. Prof. Yunus was also conferred the
Doctor of Technology (Honoris Causa) at AIT’s 101st graduation ceremony
in 2004