World Economic Forum (WEF)

World Economic Forum (WEF)

President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende gives his welcoming remarks at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light

Brende has previously said he was unaware of Epstein's past and criminal activities before first meeting him in 2018, and that he regretted not having investigated him more thoroughly

Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi spoke at WEF Meeting in Davos. Photo : CA Press Wing

Lutfey Siddiqi represents Bangladesh at WEF annual meeting in Davos

US President Donald Trump gestures to the news media between meetings. Photo: REUTERS/Romina Amato

Five takeaways from Davos 2026

Mark Ruffalo and Brian Eno have called for higher taxes for the rich. Composite: Getty images/The Guardian

Nearly 400 wealthy individuals call for higher taxes on the super-rich

France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies

A commercial flight of the Emirates Airlines carrying the chief adviser and his entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5:06pm. Photo: UNB

CA returns home wrapping up Switzerland tour

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus shakes hand with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director general of the World Trade Organization, during a meeting on the sidelines of World Economic Forum annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland on 24 January 2025. Photo: Courtesy

WTO chief pledges to help Bangladesh in LDC graduation, attract supply chains

American investor Ray Dalio at a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in Davos, Switzerland on 24 January 2025. Photo: PID

American investor Ray Dalio meets Prof Yunus in Davos

Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, attends the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, 23 January 2025. Photo: Reuters

Bangladesh's high growth under Hasina was 'fake', Yunus tells Reuters

The chief adviser also discussed elaborately with Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis regarding the issues of mutual interests, including economic cooperation and climate financing. Photo: UNB

CA for applying sports' power to bring social change

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus reaches Zurich International Airport in Davos, Switzerland on 21 January 2025. Photo: PID

Chief adviser reaches Zurich to join WEF

The interim government, under Professor Yunus, must prioritise setting clear and measurable milestones for reform, ensuring transparency and active dialogue. Photo: CA Press Wing

CA leaves Dhaka for Davos to attend WEF

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus speaking at a briefing on 15 January. Photo: CA Press Wing

CA Yunus to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland next week