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Chief Adviser of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, returned to Bangladesh on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 9:45 AM, landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom. He departed from London’s Heathrow International Airport on Friday, June 13, at 7:20 PM (local time) on a Bangladesh Airlines flight, as confirmed by his press wing.
Dr. Yunus left Dhaka for the UK on Monday, June 9, and arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, June 10, at 7:05 AM (local time). The key objectives of the visit were to meet British King Charles III, receive the ‘King Charles Harmony Award 2025,’ and secure UK cooperation in recovering laundered money from Bangladesh.
During his busy schedule, Dr. Yunus met Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on Tuesday, who expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh’s political reforms for the upcoming national election. A meeting with Airbus Executive Vice President Wouter van Wersch explored partnerships to enhance the profitability of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The same day, a delegation from the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group met with Dr. Yunus.
On Wednesday, he held discussions with UK Business and Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds at the British Parliament. National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell visited him at his hotel. Dr. Yunus also participated in a Chatham House event titled ‘A Conversation with Professor Muhammad Yunus.’
On Thursday, he held a private meeting with King Charles III to discuss Bangladesh’s ongoing reforms and received the ‘King Charles Harmony Award 2025’ at St. James’s Palace. Later that day, he met with House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
On Friday, Dr. Yunus held a one-on-one meeting with BNP Acting Chairman Tariq Rahman, agreeing to organize the national election before the upcoming Ramadan, subject to progress in reforms and justice for mass killings. Additionally, Admiral Deputy Jeremy Churcher and Commodore Whalley briefed him on the survey ship HMS Enterprise, acquired for the Bangladesh Navy. He also joined an interactive session with students in London.
Throughout the visit, Dr. Yunus engaged in critical discussions on Bangladesh’s reforms, economic development, and international cooperation.
AI/MR.
