Dozens of former world leaders gathered at Professor Muhammad Yunus' hotel suite during the United Nations General Assembly to pledge support for Bangladesh's interim government. Former Latvia President Vaira Vike-Freiberga led the delegation, which featured ex-presidents from Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria and other nations. The group praised Yunus for his anti-poverty efforts and social justice work throughout his career. Leaders acknowledged the serious challenges Bangladesh faces after years of corruption and mismanagement.
Several officials offered their expertise to help the interim government rebuild the economy and navigate reconstruction efforts. Kerry Kennedy highlighted the country's progress on human rights since the July Revolution. Yunus thanked the leaders for their unexpected support and compared his administration's challenges to surviving a massive earthquake. The Nobel laureate requested international guidance for upcoming February elections.
Several officials offered their expertise to help the interim government rebuild the economy and navigate reconstruction efforts. Kerry Kennedy highlighted the country's progress on human rights since the July Revolution. Yunus thanked the leaders for their unexpected support and compared his administration's challenges to surviving a massive earthquake. The Nobel laureate requested international guidance for upcoming February elections.
