Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed the interim government’s commitment to strengthening democracy in Bangladesh and returning power to its rightful owner — the people.
Speaking at a special convocation ceremony at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where he was conferred an honorary doctorate for his contributions to promoting social business, Prof Yunus said the administration is focused on ensuring peace, stability, and inclusive growth.
Referring to the youth-led uprising in July and August 2024, he noted that it had brought new meaning to the nation’s identity and renewed hope for the future.
“We are building a new Bangladesh — one where governance is fair, the economy is inclusive, and every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed,” he said. “Reforms are our top priority. We have a clear goal, a detailed plan, and the determination to achieve it.”
The Chief Adviser stressed the need for major economic changes, including support for entrepreneurs, greater investment in education and technology, and closer cooperation with international and regional partners.
He also reiterated the government’s pledge to hold a free, fair, and transparent national election in February 2026 to hand over power to the people’s true representatives.
The ceremony was attended by Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, Chancellor of 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’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Malaysia’s Minister of Higher Education, among others.
