UN Chief Pledges Full Support For Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition
Yunus Informed Guterres About Reform Measures Undertaken By The Interim Government And Its Commitment To Ensuring A Free, Fair, And Peaceful Election
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his full support and solidarity with Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transition and reform efforts.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the UN Headquarters on Monday.
Professor Yunus led a high-level delegation that included Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain, National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Principal Secretary Siraj Uddin Miah, and SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed.
During the meeting, both sides discussed a wide range of issues, including political reforms, preparations for the upcoming general election scheduled for February, accountability for atrocities committed during the July uprising, global trade concerns over protectionist tariff measures, and the upcoming International Rohingya Conference on September 30.
The Chief Adviser briefed the Secretary-General on the reform measures undertaken by the interim government and its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful election.
“The next few months will be crucial. We need your support for the election,” Professor Yunus said, highlighting that the ousted regime and its allies were funding disinformation campaigns using stolen assets to destabilize the country ahead of the vote.
“They do not want an election in February. Certain international quarters are backing them,” he added.
In response, Secretary-General Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s strong support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition and reform agenda, while reiterating the organization’s ongoing commitment to global advocacy for a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis.
He also commended the Chief Adviser’s efforts over the past 14 months, expressing respect and admiration for his leadership in guiding Bangladesh through this challenging transition.
Professor Yunus expressed gratitude to the Secretary-General for convening Monday’s high-level International Rohingya Conference, noting that the event would be crucial in keeping the crisis at the forefront of global attention and mobilizing funds for essential humanitarian responses in the camps.
The UN chief reiterated his support and solidarity with Bangladesh in finding a pathway to resolve the Rohingya crisis.
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