Prof Yunus to focus on digital health, youths, ‘Three Zeros’

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Dhaka, Jan 11 - Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said he would focus primarily on three areas - digital healthcare development, youth entrepreneurs development and ‘Three Zero’ agenda as part of his post-election work.

He conveyed this to Akie Abe, head of Foundation for Encouragement of Social Contribution and wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, when she wanted to know about the Chief Adviser's plans and priorities for the period following Bangladesh's national election scheduled for February 12.

The meeting was held at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder briefed the media about the meeting at the Foreign Service Academy.

Akie Abe is currently visiting Bangladesh leading a delegation over work of her foundation. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in July, 2022.

During the meeting, Prof Yunus recalled his warm and sincere relationship he had shared with her husband Shinzo Abe.

As Akie Abe wanted to know about the Chief Adviser's plans and priorities for the period after the national election of Bangladesh, Azad said Prof Yunus explained that his post-election work would focus primarily on three areas.

Prof Yunus will work on digital healthcare development so that women and vulnerable groups in the country can gain greater access to the healthcare system.

He would also work so that expatriate Bangladeshis could stay informed about their family members' health conditions through a digital platform and provide necessary advice and support.

Prof will continue his longstanding work on youth development, particularly in nurturing young entrepreneurs.

The Chief Adviser said, he will continue his ongoing work related to the "Three Zero" agenda, which he has been pursuing previously.

Prof Yunus also informed Akie Abe that, following the election on February 12, he is scheduled to visit Japan in the third week of March at the invitation of the Sasakawa Foundation.

During the visit, he will participate in a conference organised by the foundation, which conducts research on various issues, particularly ocean research.

Prof Yunus said, during his visit, he will also discuss ways to enhance collaboration between Bangladesh and the foundation in these areas. - UNB