Join us on the field, not just from the gallery, CA Yunus urges NRBs
CA Yunus described NRBs as an integral part of Bangladesh and said they could play a vital role in advancing the changes brought about by the July Uprising
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on 27 September urged non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to actively engage in the nation's reconstruction, emphasising that their participation on the ground is crucial for driving meaningful change.
Speaking at a programme titled "NRB Connect Day: Empowering Global Bangladeshis" in New York, he described NRBs as an integral part of Bangladesh and said they could play a vital role in advancing the changes brought about by the July Uprising.
"We had always planned to involve you and find ways to ensure your engagement. Seeing you all here gives us the confidence to return home with renewed determination," the Chief Adviser said.
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"It is very easy to speak from the gallery, but we want you to join us on the field and play together," he added.
The Chief Adviser also noted, "My confidence rose even higher when I saw political leaders agreeing to join us on this visit."
The event began with a presentation by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, who highlighted Bangladesh's economic progress over the past 15 months since the July Uprising.
He praised the Bangladeshi diaspora for contributing to more than 21% growth in remittances and outlined government initiatives to create an investment-friendly environment.
Ashik also sought the continued support of expatriates and briefed them about voting procedures in the planned general election scheduled for February next year.
An interactive panel discussion titled "Bridging Borders: Current Affairs and Diaspora Engagement" followed, moderated by Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi.
Expatriate Welfare Adviser Asif Nazrul joined three other panelists in the discussion.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, and National Citizen Party (NCP) Member-Secretary Akter Hossen also spoke at the programme, sharing their political visions for Bangladesh in the post-Uprising period.
Later, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman moderated another panel discussion, "Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Bangladesh."
NCP leader Dr Tasnim Jara, BNP leader Humayun Kabir, and Jamaat leader Nakibur Rahman joined as panelists.
At the event, the Chief Adviser launched a mobile application named Shubheccha, designed to provide NRBs with essential services, guidance, and investment opportunities.
