Chief Adviser to address UNGA session tomorrow

BSS
Published On: 26 Sep 2025, 02:02 Updated On:26 Sep 2025, 08:30
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus -File Photo

 

NEW YORK, Sept 25, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session here tomorrow.

 

According to the schedule, the session will begin at 9am local time (New York) while the Chief Adviser will address the session as the 10th speaker on the day.

 

In his speech, Professor Yunus is expected to highlight the interim government’s reform initiatives, the aspirations of the July 2024 mass uprising, its firm commitment to holding free, fair, and inclusive elections in February 2026, trial for July massacre and Rohingya issue.

 

Earlier, at a briefing, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said, in his address, Prof Yunus will inform the world about what reforms the Bangladesh interim government has taken in the last 14 months and the economic recovery of the country.

 

He said the Chief Adviser will also focus on what initiatives his government has taken for Bangladesh's democratic transition.

 

"The main message is that a fundamental election is going to be held within February 15 (next year). It will be a free, fair, peaceful, credible and festive one," Alam said.

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