The Chief Advisor of the Interim Government Dr. Muhammad Yunus is going to New York on September 24 to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session. He will address the General Assembly on September 27.

 Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain revealed this information in a press conference on Saturday (September 21) about the Chief Advisor's participation in the United Nations General Assembly session.

Generally during the period of political government, the head of the government has a large entourage during the session of the General Assembly. But Dr. Yunus' interim government will be an exception in this regard. A delegation of 57 people from Bangladesh including Chief Advisor and Protocol will go to New York next Tuesday (September 24). The Chief Advisor will leave New York for Dhaka on September 27 night after completing the tour.

It is known that according to the local time of New York, on the morning of September 27, Dr. Yunus will give a scheduled speech at the United Nations General Assembly. The Chief Advisor's speech will reflect the vision of the people and government of Bangladesh after the political upheaval in Bangladesh on August 5. The chief advisor will tell the international community how Bangladesh will present itself in the world as a proud and dignified nation, especially in changing circumstances. Referring to the country's future aspirations, he will rise above geopolitics and call upon the international community to join hands with Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, on the evening of September 24, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's membership in the United Nations, the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government Dr. Muhammad Yunus will speak as the chief guest.

The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in New York has invited the heads of delegations of various countries to participate in the UN session. Bangladesh Mission expects the heads of government of 50 countries or their representatives to attend the event.

Meanwhile, according to diplomatic sources, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session held in New York, Dr. Yunus has a courtesy call with the top leaders of several countries.

The list includes Pakistan Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoff, Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World Bank President Ajay Banga.

Besides, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, and heads of several UN organizations will meet with the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh.