Dhaka, Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has described Bangladesh’s upcoming national election as a defining chapter in the country’s history, noting that a “new awakening led by the youth” is shaping the nation’s ongoing transformation.He made the remarks on Wednesday (12 November) at the state guest house Jamuna during a meeting with a seven-member Canadian parliamentary delegation led by Senator Salma Ataullahjan.During the meeting, Prof Yunus briefed the delegation on the government’s ongoing reform initiatives and preparations for the national election scheduled for February.You have come to Bangladesh at a time when the nation is going through a major transformation — a new awakening led by young people,” the Chief Adviser said. “We are now preparing for an election that will mark an important chapter in our national history.Expressing gratitude for Canada’s continued support for the Rohingya community, Professor Yunus highlighted that the crisis has entered its eighth year. The only ...
