Maruf Kamal Khan, former press secretary to ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, praised Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, saying, “Some people captivate us with their talent and magical skills. They stun us, move us, and render us speechless with admiration. Yet admiration is not the same as love. Love is a different, inexplicable emotion.” He added, “Dr. Yunus is such an exceptional person whose achievements overwhelm us. But he cannot be exclusively owned or loved by any one nation—he is universal. He belongs not just to Bangladesh, but to the entire world.” Contrasting this, he noted, “Our love is reserved for those we relate to—flawed, complex, yet dear. They are our own, intertwined with our destiny—destinies that no one can change.”