Yunus calls for UN reform on 80th anniversary
Bangladesh will support United Nations reforms to help the organization meet contemporary global needs, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Friday. He praised the body’s eight decades of work advancing peace and protecting human rights while calling for changes to make it more responsive. Bangladesh has served as a major peacekeeping contributor since joining in 1974, with soldiers dying in missions worldwide. The nation benefits from multilateral cooperation on climate change and development issues.
Yunus expressed alarm about rising conflicts and nationalist movements that threaten decades of progress. He cited the Gaza crisis and Rohingya persecution as examples requiring renewed international attention. The United Nations must adapt its approach to address modern challenges while maintaining its founding principles. Member states should strengthen cooperation to deliver results for people everywhere through updated frameworks, such as the Pact for the Future.
