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UN official meets CA, discuss additional support to bolster state reform drive

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Banglapress Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM
UN official meets CA, discuss additional support to bolster state reform drive
  Bangla Press Desk: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Tuesday. The Resident Coordinator commended UN’s robust cooperation with the Interim Government, and both leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions on advancing development in Bangladesh. They explored the extensive support the UN could provide to bolster the government's ambitious reform initiatives. The Resident Coordinator also highlighted the critical measures undertaken to ensure a seamless transition for Bangladesh's graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category.
In their meeting, the Resident Coordinator and the Chief Adviser addressed the pressing issues surrounding the Rohingya crisis and the ongoing financing challenges.They expressed grave concern over the significant reductions in funding, which are already severely impacting education and other essential programmes within the Rohingya refugee camps. The Chief Adviser underscored the urgent need for sustained global solidarity and increased support from the international community to mitigate the funding cuts and reinforce Bangladesh's efforts to aid the vulnerable Rohingya population. The Resident Coordinator reaffirmed her unwavering solidarity with Bangladesh’s reform and transition process, emphasising the UN's commitment to supporting the nation's path towards sustainable development and prosperity. Source: DS [Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.] BP/ZE
[Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.]

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