One of the attractions of the United Nations General Session. Yunus
September 24, 20245 Mins Read
Md. Rakibul Islam, from New York: Speaking at various important forums including the United Nations General Session and performing the duties of various organizations is nothing new. For Yunus. However, his participation in this year's general session is one of the main attractions of the United Nations. If everything goes well, the world-class personality will be seen in a new form in the United States. This time he will present Bangladesh on the world stage not as a guest speaker but as the head of the country's government.

Dr. is going to join the United Nations General Session for the first time after taking responsibility as the head of the interim government of Bangladesh in a new situation after the people's coup. Muhammad Yunus. A new scene is about to unfold at the United Nations around his visit. Starting from the international forum, the world leaders will have their eyes on the world elite economists. The world will hear about the new Bangladesh from his mouth.

The General Session has already started at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. Most of the world leaders attended the event. Dr. landed at JFK International Airport tonight at 10:30 local time in the United States. Yunus. He is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden tomorrow.

According to the schedule, Dr. will address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 27. Yunus. His speech has attracted the attention of world leaders. Because, the world was watching the rare student uprising in the history of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina, who had been running a dictatorship for 16 years, fell in the popular coup.

It is known that the main adviser will highlight the context of the anti-discrimination student movement and the heroism of the student uprising at the UN session in July-August. At the same time, he will present before the world the reform activities taken by the interim government to repair the state after the political change.

Officials of the permanent mission of Bangladesh in the United Nations say that Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a popular and known face all over the world. His theory of poverty alleviation through micro-credit is recognized worldwide today. Before this, he has held important responsibilities in various famous organizations of the world including the United Nations. Has addressed many state legislatures including the US Senate. However, this year's UN session is completely different. Because, he appeared as the head of the government. Even the heads of governments and heads of organizations of different countries are expressing their interest in meeting Yunus.

Officials also said that besides the main session, the Chief Advisor will attend several site events. He is scheduled to meet heads of various organizations and heads of state. As the tour is very short, he will not be able to meet many people. However, it is already being seen that all eyes will be on him at the United Nations.

They say that the movement of Bangladeshi students in July-August caught the attention of the whole world. The world has not seen such a student protest in the last 50 years. Therefore, the world leaders are interested to hear from Yunus about the July Revolution.

According to diplomatic sources in New York, this is the first time in the history of 30 years that US President Joe Biden is going to hold a bilateral meeting with a head of government of Bangladesh on the sidelines of the session. Last Thursday afternoon, Washington finalized the issue of Yunus-Biden meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. That is why Dr. instead of 24 September. Yunus arrived in New York today (September 23).

The President of the United States arrived in New York on the morning of the speech scheduled for the United Nations General Assembly. He addressed the General Assembly session that day. After that in the afternoon he organized a reception in honor of the heads of state and government coming to the session.

A bilateral meeting between the President of the United States and the top leader of a country during the session of the General Assembly is almost rare. In the past, the President of the United States has always met or talked with the head of state and government of Bangladesh. In the last three decades, there has been no meeting of the US President with any top leader of Bangladesh on the sidelines of the UN session, which is going to happen this time. The matter is of great importance and honor. After the interim government took over, a high-level US delegation visited Dhaka on September 15. In two weeks, President Joe Biden is going to meet with the chief adviser of the interim government.

In addition, representatives of US-based development cooperation organizations are holding one-on-one meetings with government officials. The United States is ready to provide all kinds of support to the progress of Bangladesh, including reforms in various sectors including financial and constitutional, the upcoming meeting in New York is an indication of that.

When asked, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that the bilateral meeting of the President of the United States with the Head of Government of Bangladesh on the sidelines of the United Nations General Session has not taken place in the last three decades. It is undoubtedly honor and glory.

He hopes that Dr. around the new Bangladesh. Yunus's thoughts, the thoughts of reforming the state will take place there. It is certainly a matter of pride for the country. He also mentioned that not only Bangladesh, but also world leaders will keep an eye on this meeting of Biden-Yunus.

In addition to Joe Biden, Professor Dr. in this short three-day visit. Yunus will meet the heads of various organizations and political figures. These include UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.

Apart from this, he is also scheduled to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, World Bank President Ajay Banga and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Yunus is scheduled to have courtesy calls on Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Bahrain Crown Prince Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoff, Maldives President Mohammad Muijju, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

Chief Counsel of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Karim Khan, Director of the US Government Agency for International Development Samantha Power, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, Director General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Gilbert F. The head of many other organizations of the United Nations, including Hongbo. Courtesy meeting with Yunus.

Shafiqul Alam, press secretary of the chief adviser, said, "Undoubtedly, Dr. will catch the attention of world leaders at the United Nations." Yunus. It is amazing how development partners and donors are coming forward to stabilize Bangladesh's economy after he took over. They are expressing interest in helping Bangladesh reform and repair the state.

Shafiqul Alam said, money is needed in many cases to update voter list, financial sector and administrative reforms. The World Bank and other organizations have said that they are ready to provide financial support for these reforms.