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Minutes of the 12th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yunus Centre held on 28th April 2011, at “Grameen Bank Bhaban” (16 th floor), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, at 3.00 p.m. The following persons were present at the Meeting: Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus Chairman Mr. Professor H.I Latifee Trustee Ms. Nurjahan Begum Trustee Ms. Lamiya Morshed Executive Director Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting for the following agendas: Agenda 01: To Consider the Minutes of 11 th Board Meeting held on 30.12.2010: Decision: After discussion, the Board has confirmed the Minutes of the 11 th Board Meeting held on 30.12.2010, which was circulated earlier. Agenda 02:

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From 01 August 11 to 28th September, 11

Minutes of the 12th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yunus Centre held on 28th April 2011, at Grameen Bank Bhaban (16th floor), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, at 3.00 p.m.

The following persons were present at the Meeting:

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus

Chairman

Mr. Professor H.I Latifee

Trustee

Ms. Nurjahan Begum

Trustee

Ms. Lamiya Morshed

Executive Director

Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting for the following agendas:

Agenda 01:

To Consider the Minutes of 11th Board Meeting held on 30.12.2010:

Decision:

After discussion, the Board has confirmed the Minutes of the 11th Board Meeting held on 30.12.2010, which was circulated earlier.

Agenda 02:

To Discuss the Recoverable Grant from the Professor Muhammad Yunus Trust.

The Board has been informed that the Yunus Centre has submitted an application for recoverable grant from the Professor Muhammad Yunus Trust to meet the daily operational and capital expenditure of Yunus Centre.

Decision:

It has been resolved that the board has approved the Professor Muhammad Yunus Trust initially paid the recoverable grant as loan to Yunus Centre without interest to meet thr daily operational activities of Yunus Centre. The loan will be repaid by Yunus Centre after the regularization of the Hilton fund by the NGO Bureau.

Agenda 03:To Discuss regarding the upcoming Launch of Professor Muhammad Yunuss Newest Books.

Executive Director notified to the board about the launch of Professor Yunus newest book and advised for the payment to publisher.

Decision:

It has been resolved that the Board has approved the payment of CDC for two book launch programs for the following books:

a) Balok Paribrajokar Dinlipi and

b) Onna Dinner Yunus.

Agenda 04: To Sign Memorandum of Understanding with University of Florence.

Executive Director notified to the board about the signing memorandum of understanding with the University of Florence.

Decision:

After discussion, It has been resolved that the board has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Florence, Italy to establish The Yunus Social Business Centre at the University of Florence. The Yunus Social Business Centre University of Florence is the product of the agreement signed by the Yunus Centre in Dhaka (Bangladesh) of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus and PIN S.c.r.l.The Yunus Social Business Centre University of Florence has the aim of spreading the idea of Social Business in Italy and of supporting the creation of Social Businesses to answer to social problems both in Italy and in other countries.Agenda 05: To Discuss the Social Business Plan Competition for High School Students.

The Executive Director has informed the board that the Yunus Centre has organized the Social Business Plan Competition for High School students.

Decision:

It has been resolved that the Board discussed and approved the report of the Yunus Centres recent social Business Plan competition for High School Students, which culminated with an event on March 23rd at the American international High School. Five high schools in Dhaka participated, and the winner was an 8th grade student of Sir John Wilson School.

Agenda: 06 To discuss the Yunus Centre Trade License and Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Executive Director informed the Board that we have no trade license and Tax Identification Certificate. Furthermore, Yunus Centre will have to submit the Tax return to the tax authority immediately.

Decision:

It has been resolved that the board has approved and immediately will take the necessary measures to acquire a Trade License and Tax Identification Certificate.

There being no other agenda points for discussion, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

(Lamiya Morshed )

(Professor Muhammad Yunus)

Executive Director

Chairman

Minutes of the 13th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yunus Centre held on 30th July 2011 , at Grameen Bank Bhaban (16th floor), Mirpur-2 , Dhaka-1216, at 3.00 p.m.

The following persons were present at the Meeting: Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus

Chairman

Mr. Professor H.I Latifee

Trustee Ms. Nurjahan Begum

Trustee Ms. Lamiya Morshed

Executive Director

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting for the following agendas:

Agenda 01: To consider the Minutes of 12th Board Meeting held on 28.04.2011:

Decision:

After discussion, the Board has confirmed the Minutes of the 12th Board Meeting held on 28.04.2011, which was circulated earlier.

Agenda 02: To discuss the receipt of recoverable funds from Professor Muhammad Yunus Trust.Executive Director informed the Board that the last board meeting Yunus Centre submitted the application with Operational and Capital expenditure budget for Tk.14,877,757/= for the recoverable grant from Professor Muhammad Yunus Trust.

Executive Director further appraisal the board that the recoverable grant will be meet to the SOD loan and close the account for Tk. 7,297,757/= of Standard Bank Ltd. and Capital Expenditure of Tk.5,500,000/= as well as balance amount of Tk.1,650,000/= to meet the daily operational expenses of Yunus Centre.

Decision:

It has been resolved that the board has unanimously considered the recoverable fund of Tk. 9,377,757 /= from the Muhammad Yunus Trust and it is also resolved that the board has approved the amount of Tk.72,97,757/= for adjust the SOD loan and close the loan account of Standard Bank limited and Tk. 16,50,000/= to meet the operational expenses of Yunus Centre and has further noted that the board has approved an additional Tk. 55.00 lacs to meet the capital expenditure of the Yunus Centre and this fund will disburse as per Yunus Centre demand. The board informed that the Yunus Centre will receive the fund of Tk.16.50 lacs for operational and administrative expenditure on a quarterly basis (if required) up to 2011. Agenda 03: To Inaugurate the 2nd Social Business Day event on 28th June, 2011.

Executive Director informed the board that the Yunus Centre will organize the 2nd Social Business Day-2012 on 28th of June ,2011 at Dhaka.Decision:

It has been resolved that the Board has approved the inauguration of the 2nd Annual Social Business Day event on 28th June 2011 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Board has discussed the concurrent celebrations of this event worldwide. The Yunus Social Business Centre at the University of Florence in Italy has arranged a workshop on the 28th of June, 2011 to celebrate Social Business Day 2011 in Italy. Additionally, there will be celebrations of Social Business Day in Germany, Japan, Colombia, China, France, India, and Portugal. Agenda 04: To Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Social Business Earth (SBE).Executive Director notified to the board about the signing memorandum of understanding with Social Business Earth (SBE).

Decision:

It has been resolved that the Board has approved to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Social Business Earth (SBE) between Yunus Centre, to recognize that SBE will promote and Develop awareness of the concept of social business, as well as conducting research.

Agenda 05: To Sign Memorandum of Understanding between Grameen Telecom Trust and IHS Alliance. Executive Director notified to the board about the signing memorandum of understanding between Grameen Telecom Trust and HIS Alliance.

Decision:It has been resolved that the board approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with IHS Alliance between Grameen Telecom Trust to start a social business called Grameen Fiberglass Ltd that will produce bio gas tanks and fiberglass roofs. Agenda 06: To confirm and approved the Bye laws of Yunus Centre.

Executive Director submitted the Bylaws of Yunus Centre, which has been prepared by Barrister Tanjibul Alam.Decision: After discussion, it has been resolved that the Board has been approved the Bye-laws of Yunus Centre and submit the NGO Bureau as immediately for permission.

There being no other agenda for discussion, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.(Lamiya Morshed )

(Professor Muhammad Yunus)

Executive Director

ChairmanMinutes of the 14th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yunus Centre held on 29th August 2011, at Grameen Bank Bhaban (16th floor), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, at 3.00 p.m.

The following persons were present at the Meeting:

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus

Chairman

Mr. Professor H.I Latifee

Trustee

Ms. Nurjahan Begum

Trustee

Ms. Lamiya Morshed

Executive Director

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting for the following agendas:

Agenda 01:To consider the Minutes of 13th Board Meeting held on 30.07.2011.

Decision:After discussion, it has been resolved that the Board has confirmed the Minutes of the 13th Board Meeting held on 30.07.2011, which was circulated earlier.Agenda 02:To discuss and improve the Finance & Accounts Department and role of Chief Financial Officer.Executive Director informed the Board that Yunus Centre and Grameen Health Care Services operational civilities has been held on the same premises and management also same. Mr.M.F.M.Amir Khahsru he will be handling with the both accounts and Finance also all tax and legal matters.

Decision:

It has been unanimously resolved that the board has approved that Mr.M.F.M.Amir Khashru will look after all financial and legal issues as of 14th july,2011.

Agenda 03: To Discuss about the present accounting system and accounting Software.

Executive Director informed the Board Yunus Centre has been maintaining the books of accounts as manually. Day by day the financial transaction will be increased and management wants to know about update information as per various report. Executive Director point out the board to introduce a Accounting Software.

Decision:

It has been resolved that the board has approved and order to the Executive Director to collect and check with the Grameen Sisters concern which is there familiar to Accounting Software.

Agenda 04: To discuss the receipt of recoverable funds from Professor Muhammad Yunus Trust against Capital Expenditure.

Executive Director proposed the board that the Yunus Centre has purchased some office equipment as per approved the budget. The payment may be paid as immediately for Tk.974, 479/=. Executive Director further informed the board that the last board meeting it had approved for Tk. 50.00 lacs of purchasing the capital expenditure for Yunus Centre.

Decision:

After discussion and also unanimously, it has been resolved and approved that the amount of Tk. 974,749/= to disburse immediately.

Agenda 05: The Executive Director of Yunus Centre reports on the present activities of the NGO Bureau.

The executive Director informed the board that, we will have to respond to many quarries by NGO Bureau immediately for permission of Yunus Centre Registration. CFO of Yunus Centre he will correspondence with the NGO bureau official and reply the all quarries which had provided to Yunus Centre.The chairman of the meeting has informed the board it will have to complete the process of registration immediate.Decision:

It has been resolved that the board has given the Executive Director all necessary permissions to comply with NGO Bureau requirements.There being no other agenda for discussion, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

(Lamiya Morshed)

(ProfessorMuhammad Yunus)

Executive Director

Chairman

Minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yunus Centre held on 10th November 2011, at Grameen Bank Bhaban (16th floor), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, at 3.00 p.m.

The following persons were present at the Meeting:

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus

Chairman

Mr. Professor H.I Latifee

Trustee

Ms. Nurjahan Begum

Trustee

Ms. Lamiya Morshed

Executive Director

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting for the following agendas:

Agenda 01: To consider and approved the agenda of 14th Board Meeting held on 29.08.2011.

Decision: After discussion, It has been resolved the Board has confirmed the Minutes of the 14th Board Meeting held on 29.08.2011, which was circulated earlier.

Agenda: 02: To brief and discuss the present status of Yunus Centre Registration.The Executive Director informed the Board about present status of NGO Bureau. Yunus Centre has re-submitted to the registration related papers as well as their prescribed format which their quarries. The NGO bureau has satisfied and they have completed their formalities for sending another regulatory bodies.Decision:

After discussion, It has been resolved that the board has appreciated to the Executive Director and Teams for smoothly work.Agenda: 03 To appoint the Auditing Firm for the Tax Consultancy of Yunus Centre for the years 2007 to 2010.The Executive Director informs the board that since the Auditing Firm M/s. Toha Khan Zaman & Co, Chartered Accountants had completed our Audited Accounts during the year; they would be a good fit for the tax consultancy and tax assessment.Decision:

After discussion, It has been resolved that the board has approved and appointed the Auditing Firm of M/s. Toha Khan Zaman & Co, Chartered Accountants for tax assessment during the period.There being no other agenda for discussion, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

(Lamiya Morshed)

(Professor Muhammad Yunus)

Executive Director

Chairman

Minutes of the 16th Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yunus Centre held on 26th December 2011, at Grameen Bank Bhaban (16th floor), Mirpur-2, Dhaka-1216, at 3.00 p.m.

The following persons were present at the Meeting:

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus

Chairman

Mr. Professor H.I Latifee

Trustee

Ms. Nurjahan Begum

Trustee

Ms. Lamiya Morshed

Executive Director

Mr. Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting for the following agendas:

Agenda 01: To consider and approved the Minutes a of 15th Board Meeting held on 10.11.2011.

Decision: After discussion, It has been resolved that the Board has confirmed the Minutes of the 15th Board Meeting held on 10.11.2011 , which was circulated earlier.

Agenda 02: To discuss and participate to the 3rd Global Micro Credit Summit-2011 in Vienna.The Executive Director informed and brief the Board about the global social business summit, 2011 will be held in Vienna from 9th November to 12th November. This will be the 3rd time that this annual social business event is being held. The previous two were held in 2009 and 2010 respectively.This year's Summit will inaugurated by Chancellor of Austria, Werner Feymann, and will bring together over 500 delegates, many of whom are social business pioneers from the corporate world, civil society, academic and government sectors. These participants from a diverse background will discuss the implications and prospects of social business, through panels and workshops; share results with others, make connections and learn from each other on the social business frontier.This year's Summit will also launch a major new initiative to motivate young people around the world to help achieve the UN's Millennium Development Goals by 2015.Some of the noted individuals who are attending this year's Summit are Thomas Stelzer, the Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter Agency Affairs, Fernando Pimentel, Brazilian Minister for Development, EU Commissioner Lazslo Andor, Narendra Jadhav, Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, Ron Garan, NASA astronaut, HRH Tunki Naqyiuddin, and Emanuel Faber, CO-CEO of Groupe Danone.The Grameen Delegation will number 21 individuals, from within the Grameen family of companies, and including close friends and supporters of the social business concept. Professor H.I. Latifee, Managing Director of Grameen trust, will preside as the Head of the Delegation. The Yunus Centre will support him in this role by acting as the logistics and content creation liaisons between GCL and the Grameen delegates. Each of the Delegates from Grameen companies and the Yunus Centre has been invited to headline a particular workshop session focused on their sector of expertise. These workshop sessions represent the opportunity for the Summit Attendees to engage with social business leaders and gain the benefit of their lived experiences in pulling social business ventures off the ground. Using these lessons, the workshop participants will then be led into a structured brainstorming session to develop new social business innovations themselves.Decision:

After discussion, It has been resolved that the board has thanked all participants to the forum.Agenda 03: To Discuss and approve the Audited Balance Sheet for the year ended 2007 and 2010 and Tax Assessment year from 2008 to 2012.

The Executive Director informed the board that Mr.M.F.M.Amir Khashru, Chief Financial Officer of Yunus Centre after review of the Audited Balance Sheet (2007-2010) and Tax Assessment year (2008 to 2012) prepared by the Auditing Firm M/s Tuha Khan Zaman & Co. discovered that there were errors. The audited Balance Sheet was not properly conducted. Tax calculation for Tk. 33,089/= was in error based on incorrect balance sheet. After that, the CFO rectified and proposed to Executive Director that the audited balance sheet will have to be corrected. The auditing Firm further audited and resubmitted the revised audited Balance Sheet and the correct tax amount to be paid to the tax authority for the Assessment years 2008-2012 will be Tk.10,191/=

Further it is also informed the Executive Director to the board that the Yunus Centre have taken the permission of time extension to the Submit of Tax return and it is up to 30th November, 2011.

The Board appreciated and thanked the Executive Director and CFO as well as approved the said amount deposited to the Tax authority.

Decision:

Accordingly, it has been resolved that the Tax amount Tk.10,191/= be paid to The Deputy Commissioner of Taxes within the 30th November,2011.

Agenda 04: To Sign Memorandum of Understanding between Yunus Centre and Watami Group. Executive Director has expressed about the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Yunus Centre and Watami Group to start a new social business in the food & restaurant industry that will produce quality and hygienic food for all Bangladeshis and train youth in food industry standards, methods and the culinary arts with the aim of creating skilled labor in the food industry who can also seek international job opportunities and contribute to remittance.

The signing was followed by lunch and a speakers event later in the day.

Decision:

After discussion, It has been resolved that the board has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Yunus Centre and Watami Group and also the board has thanked all participants to the forum.There being no other agenda for discussion, the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

(Lamiya Morshed)

(Professor Muhammad Yunus)

Executive Director

ChairmanDated: 29/002/2012

The Board of Directors

Grameen Uniqlo Ltd.

Baliaaree(1st Floor)

Plot # 30, Road # 130

Gulshan-1,Dhaka.

Subject: Transfer /Selling of Shares.

Dear Sirs:We would like to inform you that we are not interested to buy 100 shares of Tk.100.00 each.

We, however do hereby notify you that we do not have any objection if any other shareholders express their interested by those shares.

Thanking you.

Sincerely Yours

Lamiya Morshed

(Representative of Grameen Health Care Trust.)