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New York, September 28 (HS). Professor Mohammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, has sought cooperation from the global community in building a new Bangladesh. He said he wants to ensure freedom and democracy in Bangladesh.
According to Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Mirror, Prof. Yunus discussed the current situation in Bangladesh in his address to the general debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York yesterday. He said the power of the common people of Bangladesh, especially the youth, has provided the country with an opportunity to reform the system and end discrimination.
“I therefore call on the international community to continue and deepen engagement with Bangladesh for democracy, rule of law, equality and prosperity, so that we emerge as a just and inclusive democratic society,” he said. Heads of state, government or their representatives of 193 UN member states participated in the event, chaired by Philemon Yang, President of the UN General Assembly.
“That collective resolution (that led to Sheikh Hasina’s removal) will define the future Bangladesh and establish it as a responsive and responsible state in the community of nations,” he said. Yunus said that during the recent movement in Bangladesh, the dream of a just, inclusive and functioning democracy was dreamed of. More than eight hundred people were martyred in this movement.
Pro. Yunus said, the interim government has seen that corruption, ruthless politicization of institutions, oligarchy and embezzlement of wealth are taking place in Bangladesh. The main priority of the government is to make people holding public positions and institutions accountable. The interim government will ensure good governance. Will promote fundamental rights. Will protect them. The grand scheme will prioritize allocation for education and health over infrastructure development.
Yunus said small farmers and artisans making a living in Bangladesh face risks. More than five million people in eastern Bangladesh have witnessed the most devastating floods in their lives.
Hence he is urging to channelize strong resources for climate adaptation in climate-sensitive countries like Bangladesh.
He said Bangladesh is hosting more than 1.2 million Rohingya on humanitarian grounds at significant social, economic and environmental costs. The protracted crisis in Myanmar poses increasing risks for Bangladesh with national and regional security implications.
Bangladesh needs the continued support of the international community in carrying out their permanent repatriation.
On the situation in Gaza, Prof. Younes said all those responsible for crimes against humanity against the Palestinian people must be held accountable. He called for a complete ceasefire in Gaza. He also urged both Russia and Ukraine to negotiate and end the war.