Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Friday.
The session will open at 9:00 am local time, where he will speak as the 10th speaker on the list, according to the schedule.
In his speech, Yunus is expected to highlight the interim government’s reform initiatives, the aspirations of the July 2024 mass uprising, its firm commitment to holding free and fair elections in February 2026, trial for July massacre and Rohingya issue.
Earlier, at a briefing, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said, in his address, Prof Yunus will inform the world about what reforms the Bangladesh interim government has taken in the last 14 months and the economic recovery of the country.
He said the Chief Adviser will also focus on what initiatives his government has taken for Bangladesh's democratic transition.
"The main message is that a fundamental election is going to be held within February 15 (next year). It will be a free, fair, peaceful, credible and festive one," Alam said.
Source: BSS