Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought support from foreign friends for Bangladesh's new journey towards a happy and prosperous future. "Our job is to clean it up and reform it. We need to make a good start.
We need the support from all of you to make that happen," he said while addressing a reception on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on Tuesday evening (New York time), reports UNB. He said the interim government does not want to miss the opportunity to build a new Bangladesh. Around 200 representatives of countries and territories attending the UNGA was at the event hosted by Bangladesh marking the 50th anniversary of the country's UN membership.
Prof Yunus and renowned photographer Shahidul Alam jointly unveiled two books that depict events of the student-led mass uprising, which led to the fall of Awami League regime after 15 years in power. Recalling the sacrifices made by the students and people during the uprising, Prof Yunus said the people are united today. "We don't want to disappoint them.
" He said the students invited him to lead the interim government until the elections are held following reforms. "It is a very significant year for us ..
." At an event of the Clinton Global Initiative 2024, Prof Yunus shared the stage with former US president Bill Clinton where he introduced two young people, including his special assistant Mahfuj Alam, and lauded their role during the uprising. With Clinton standing beside him, Prof Y.