Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is ready to journey to the UK for a five-day state go to.
The top of the interim authorities and his entourage will fly out to London in an Emirates Airways flight at 7:30pm on Monday, Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder instructed Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).
Appearing Overseas Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique had beforehand shared the journey’s itinerary at a press briefing on Jun 4.
Through the go to, Yunus will maintain bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, he stated. UK Overseas Secretary David Lammy, together with different senior ministers, political leaders, and influential figures from the coverage and enterprise communities are anticipated to fulfill the chief advisor.
Yunus can even participate in a particular assembly at Chatham Home, also called the Royal Institute of Worldwide Affairs, on Jun 11. He’ll share his expertise and perspective in regards to the present actuality, future alternatives and challenges in Bangladesh in the course of the assembly.
Ruhul Alam stated that in recognition of his world contributions, Yunus has been nominated by King Charles III for the ‘King Charles III Concord Award 2025’, honouring his lifelong work to advertise peace, sustainability, and concord between individuals and the surroundings.
“The award can be conferred at a proper ceremony at St James’s Palace in London on Jun 12.”
Established in 1990, The King’s Basis, a UK-based charity based by Charles, then Prince of Wales, bestows the distinguished award yearly on people with exemplary achievements in sustainable improvement and humanitarian causes.
Former UN secretary common Ban Ki-moon acquired the award in 2024.
The performing international secretary stated The King’s Basis organised a particular dinner on the night of Jun 11, to mark its thirty fifth anniversary. Yunus can be anticipated to attend the dinner.
Through the go to, the chief advisor can be scheduled to have courtesy conferences with the secretaries-general of the Commonwealth and the Worldwide Maritime Group.
His Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that Yunus can be accompanied by Bangladesh Financial institution Governor Ahsan H Mansur and Anti-Corruption Fee Chairman Abdul Momen on the go to.
The Chief Advisor’s Workplace stated a particular focus of the go to can be on the UK’s assist for Bangladesh’s democratic transition. As well as, Bangladesh will prioritise the difficulty of bringing again laundered cash.
The chief advisor is scheduled to return dwelling on Jun 14.
