Joe Biden meets Muhammad Yunus, pledges full US support to Bangladesh

PTC News Desk: Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, met with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly session in New York. In a press note from Yunus’ office, it was stated that Biden extended the United States’ full support to Bangladesh’s interim government.

During the meeting, Yunus sought the US’s cooperation in rebuilding Bangladesh, explaining how students had “risen against the tyranny of the previous government” and sacrificed their lives to create a new opportunity for the nation. Biden acknowledged the students’ sacrifices, stating that “they should do more” to further the country’s progress.

In addition to Biden, Yunus met several key international figures, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk. These meetings focused on strengthening Bangladesh’s rebuilding efforts and fostering global support for the nation’s future.

Muhammad Yunus, celebrated for founding Grameen Bank and pioneering microfinance, assumed the role of Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government on August 8. His appointment followed the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country amid a violent student-led uprising.

There had been allegations of US involvement in orchestrating the regime change, with Sheikh Hasina hinting at American interference. However, the White House firmly denied these claims, asserting that the US government had no role in Bangladesh’s internal affairs.

Earlier on September 15, a high-level US delegation met with Yunus in Dhaka, where they assured him of expanded economic and political collaboration to foster a more equitable and inclusive future for Bangladesh.

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