Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in a telephone conversation on Friday with former British prime minister Gordon Brown discussed Bangladesh鈥檚 ongoing economic recovery efforts and the urgent need to enhance educational opportunities for Rohingya children in Bangladesh.
鈥楪ordon Brown, who currently serves as the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, commended Professor Yunus for his leadership in steering Bangladesh through economic challenges,鈥� said a press release issued by the chief adviser鈥檚 press wing.
He praised Yunus鈥檚 initiatives aimed at stabilising the economy and promoting inclusive growth.
The two leaders expressed deep concern over the educational plight of Rohingya children residing in camps in Bangladesh.
With over half a million children lacking access to formal education, the two emphasised the critical importance of providing learning opportunities to prevent a 鈥榣ost generation鈥�.
鈥榃e must ensure that Rohingya children grow up with hope and the tools to build a better future,鈥� stated Professor Yunus, who was visiting the United Kingdom, highlighting his government鈥檚 commitment to mobilising support for the Rohingya community.
Gordon Brown indicated his willingness to collaborate with Bangladesh to expand educational programmes within the camps, drawing on his global advocacy for education.
He also expressed interest in visiting Bangladesh in the coming months to assess the situation firsthand and explore avenues for support.
The conversation also touched upon broader issues of mutual interest, including the reform agenda of the interim government and its role in facilitating a peaceful transition to democracy, said the release.
Professor Yunus went to the UK on July 10 on a four-day official visit.