BSS Photo: Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus (File Photo)
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DST News: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has emphasized that the United Nations (UN) must continue to reform and adapt to effectively serve the global aspiration for peace and multilateral cooperation.
“The United Nations must evolve and adapt if it is to meet our shared vision of peace and multilateralism. We support calls to reform the UN so it becomes more agile, cohesive, and capable of meeting the aspirations of all people in a changing world,” he stated in a message marking United Nations Day, observed today on the 80th anniversary of the UN’s founding.
Professor Yunus reaffirmed Bangladesh’s unwavering commitment to global peace and stability as outlined in the UN Charter. On behalf of the people of Bangladesh, he extended warm greetings to all UN member states, system partners, and stakeholders on the occasion of United Nations Day.
He described the day as a time for the global community to renew its dedication to a world free from fear and want, while revitalizing the spirit of multilateralism and consensus that lies at the UN’s core.
Reflecting on the UN’s eight-decade journey, Professor Yunus noted that the organization has broadened its scope and strengthened its global engagement, playing a vital role in advancing peace, protecting human rights, and fostering sustainable development worldwide.
Since joining the UN in 1974, Bangladesh, he said, has built a strong reputation as a proactive and responsible member. “Carrying the flag of the culture of peace, Bangladesh has actively participated in some of the most dangerous UN peacekeeping missions and remains one of the leading troop-contributing nations under the UN blue helmet,” he said, paying tribute to the Bangladeshi soldiers who sacrificed their lives for global peace.
Addressing global challenges, the Chief Adviser observed that nations of the Global South, including Bangladesh, thrive in a rules-based multilateral order. However, he expressed concern over the growing trend of unilateral actions and unequal treatment in bilateral relations.
Professor Yunus warned that recent conflicts have created widespread uncertainty, adding that “multilateral diplomacy is under strain, as extreme nationalism and apathy toward human suffering threaten decades of human progress.”
He further pointed to the ongoing “live broadcast of a genocide in Gaza” and highlighted the continuing persecution of the Rohingya people in Bangladesh’s neighborhood, rooted in identity-based politics. “We urge the international community to renew its attention to these humanitarian crises,” he said.
