Staff Reporter :
The Chief advisor, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has sought support from foreign friends to build a new Bangladesh after fall of Dictator Sheikh Hasina.
Dr. Yunus sought the cooperation while addressing a reception hosted marking the 50th year of Bangladesh’s membership in the United Nations on Tuesday evening.
“Through the sacrifice of lives and strong leadership of the youth, revolutionary changes have taken place in Bangladesh. They sacrificed their lives to build a discrimination-free society and a prosperous Bangladesh,” the CA said.
Dr Yunus said, “The sacrifice of young people has created a great opportunity for Bangladesh. We don’t want to miss this prospect. The youth want to build a new Bangladesh through a drastic change in the existing state structure and institutions. We need all of your support to implement it.”
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia Donald Lu and representatives of various countries attended the event.
On September 17 in 1974, Bangladesh became a full member of the United Nations.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Principal Coordinator (SDGs Affairs) Lamiya Morshed, Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam and Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam were present, among others.
Professor Yunus and photographer Shahidul Alam unveiled the covers of two books written on the events of the student-led uprising.
“We recalled the sacrifice of the students saying the whole nation is united today. We do not want to disappoint those who dreamed of a new Bangladesh,” Professor Dr. Yunus
He said the interim government is working to put in place a new electoral system through institutional reforms.
“There was no dream to the youth as a dictator had shattered their dream and future. So they did not hesitate to stand before the bullet to topple the dictator,” he said.
The CA said the courage and determination the Bangladeshi youths showed has overwhelmed all.
“Standing in front of bullets, the youths did not hesitate to accept disability. We want you (foreign friends) beside us in building democratic Bangladesh cherished by the youth” the Nobel laureate said.