Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said the interim government was committed to strengthening democracy and giving power back to the people of Bangladesh.
鈥榃e are committed to strengthening democracy and giving power back to its rightful owner 鈥� the聽 people,鈥� said Professor Yunus while delivering his speech at a special convocation ceremony of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia on the concluding day of a three-day Malaysia tour.
He added that wealth concentration creates discrimination and injustice, stressing the need for an inclusive economy where wealth is shared fairly.
鈥極ne of the biggest dangers today is that wealth is becoming more and more concentrated in the hands of a few. This creates discrimination and injustice,鈥� he mentioned.
鈥榃hat we need is an inclusive economy - where wealth is shared fairly, and where every person has the chance to live with dignity and purpose,鈥� he said.
The ceremony was arranged on the university campus to confer an honorary doctorate on Professor Yunus in recognition of his contribution to promotion of social business.
He also said the youth-led uprising in July and August 2024 has given new meaning to the national identity and hopes for the future.
鈥楾oday, we are working to build a new Bangladesh 鈥� where governance is just, the economy includes everyone, and each person has a fair chance to be successful. Our government is focused on ensuring peace and stability,鈥� he said.
鈥楻eforms are our top priority. We have a clear goal, a detailed plan, and strong determination to move forward. To build a stronger and resilient Bangladesh, we need big changes in our economy,鈥� he added.
The chief adviser said this includes supporting entrepreneurs, investing more in education and technology, and working closely with the international and regional partners.
鈥榃e are also working hard to hold a free, fair, and transparent election in February 2026 鈥� so that power is handed over to the true representatives of the people,鈥� he said.
Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, chancellor of the UKM; Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus; Tuanku Aishah Rohani Binti Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud; Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz, pro-chancellor of UKM; Tan Sri Datuk Rafiah Salim, pro-chancellor of UKM; and Dato鈥� Seri Diraja Zambry Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education Malaysia; were present, among others, at the programme.
Professor Muhammad Yunus went to Malaysia on August 11 and returned home on Wednesday.
Prof Yunus held a bilateral talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim and Bangladesh and Malaysia signed five MoUs and exchanged three notes during the visit.
He also urged Malaysian conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh.
Advisers Asif Nazrul, Fouzul Kabir Khan and Touhid Hossain, national security adviser Khalilur Rahman, special envoy of Chief Adviser Lutfey Siddiqi and BIDA executive chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun accompanied Professor Yunus during the visit.
