CA to deliver special speech at Chatham House today

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Published On: 11 Jun 2025, 13:42 Updated On:11 Jun 2025, 18:30
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus -File Photo

LONDON, June 11, 2025 (BSS) – As part of his public diplomacy efforts, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will deliver a special speech at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs today.

He is expected to deliver his address at Main Hall of Chatham House between 11.00 am -12.00 pm London time.

The session will be recorded, live streamed, and partially open to media, according to the programme schedule of the Chief Adviser. 

The Bangladesh Chief Adviser will join a reception hosted by Chatham House in honour of him.

In the evening, he will join a dinner hosted by His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of The King's Foundation. The event will be held at St. James's Palace in London. 

Prof Yunus is now in London on a four-day official visit aiming to enhance bilateral relations. 

In a significant recognition of his global contributions, Prof Yunus has been nominated by King Charles III for the 'King Charles III Harmony Award 2025', honouring his lifelong work to promote peace, sustainability, and harmony between people and the environment.

The award will be conferred at a formal ceremony at St James’s Palace in London on June 12.

Established in 1990, The King’s Foundation, a UK-based charity founded by then Prince of Wales, bestows the prestigious award annually on individuals with exemplary achievements in sustainable development and humanitarian causes.

The Chief Adviser is expected to return home on June 14.

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