Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday expressed deep sorrow at the death of his friend world renowned zoologist Jane Goodall.
鈥業 am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Dr Jane Goodall, a world renowned zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist,鈥� he said in a condolence message early Thursday.
A tireless activist till her last day, the chief adviser said that Jane dedicated her life to the cause of peace, sustainability, justice and the 鈥榠nter connectedness of all of us on the planet鈥�.
鈥楾he natural world has lost one of its greatest advocates and left us with a very heavy heart. I salute and honour her achievements and accomplishments which will continue to have its impact beyond her earthly passing,鈥� Yunus said.
A longtime friend of Bangladesh, he said that Jane took keen interest in ways Grameen Bank empowered women, visiting in the 1990s, and incorporated its principles in her own work in Africa and elsewhere.
鈥楽he remained a close friend of our nation. Jane always inspired me and appreciated our work mentioning about it in many of her speeches including one she conveyed just recently during the June 2025 the Social Business Day Conference,鈥� the chief adviser recalled.
鈥業 will be forever grateful for her support and the inspiration that she has been to me and millions around the world,鈥� Yunus said, adding, 鈥楳ay your soul rest in peace, Jane. The world will miss you鈥�.