CA Yunus pays tribute to late US president Jimmy Carter
Carter was a global champion of human rights, democracy, and peace, says the chief adviser
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today (31 December) paid a profound tribute to former United States president and fellow Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter, who died last Saturday.
The chief adviser placed a floral wreath at the portrait of the late president and wrote a message in the condolence book opened at the US Embassy in Dhaka's Baridhara at 11:45am, according to a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing.
US Charge d'Affaires Megan Bouldin welcomed the chief adviser at the embassy.
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During his brief stay at the embassy, Yunus recalled his long friendship and told Bouldin that he visited Carter's home in Georgia.
The chief adviser said Carter was a global champion of human rights, democracy, and peace.
He also praised Carter for his efforts in fostering strong bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the US.
Prof Yunus also recalled Jimmy Carter's visit to Bangladesh in 1986 and deeply appreciated his impactful work here through the Carter Center.
