Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on 11 January outlined that his post-election work will focus on three key areas: digital healthcare development, youth development, and the “Three Zero” agenda.
He shared this during a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna with Akie Abe, head of the Foundation for Encouragement of Social Contribution and widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently visiting Bangladesh with a delegation from her foundation.
Following the meeting, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder briefed the media at the Foreign Service Academy, saying that Akie Abe sought to learn about the Chief Adviser’s plans and priorities for the period after Bangladesh’s national election.
Recalling his warm relationship with her late husband, Prof Yunus explained that his post-election work will focus on three main areas. First, he aims to advance digital healthcare development, improving access for women and vulnerable groups and enabling expatriate Bangladeshis to monitor their family members’ health through digital platforms while providing necessary advice and support.
Second, he will continue his longstanding efforts in youth development, particularly in nurturing young entrepreneurs.
Third, Prof Yunus will carry on his initiatives under the “Three Zero” agenda, which he has pursued previously.
He also informed Akie Abe that, following the election on 12 February, he is scheduled to visit Japan in the third week of March at the invitation of the Sasakawa Foundation. During this visit, he will participate in a conference organized by the foundation, which conducts research on various issues, particularly ocean research, and will discuss ways to enhance collaboration between Bangladesh and the foundation in these areas.
