In photos: Dr Yunus at the UNGA

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus is visiting the United States to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Photo: Courtesy

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This is Dr Yunus’s first visit to the US as a head of government.

Dr Yunus handed ‘The Art of Triumph’, an art book of the wall paintings by the students and young people drawn during and after the July Revolution, to the Canadian prime minister. Photo: Courtesy

Dr Yunus handed ‘The Art of Triumph’, an art book of the wall paintings by the students and young people drawn during and after the July Revolution, to the Canadian prime minister. Photo: Courtesy

Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus shares a moment with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, at the United Nations General Assembly reception. Photo: Courtesy

Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus shares a moment with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, at the United Nations General Assembly reception. Photo: Courtesy

Coincidentally, it is also his first visit abroad since the formation of the interim government on 8 August.

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Professor Yunus, meets with the President of Mauritius, Prithvirajsingh Roopun, at the United Nations headquarters. Photo: Courtesy

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Professor Yunus, meets with the President of Mauritius, Prithvirajsingh Roopun, at the United Nations headquarters. Photo: Courtesy

Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus exchanges greetings with World Bank President Ajay Banga. Photo: Courtesy

Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus exchanges greetings with World Bank President Ajay Banga. Photo: Courtesy