PM Wong writes congratulatory letter to Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus

SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has congratulated Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus on his appointment as

chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government

.

In a letter dated Aug 15, PM Wong said he is confident that under Dr Yunus’ leadership, Bangladesh will “return to a path of peace and prosperity, where all communities co-exist harmoniously”.

“In this period of transition, your interim government has resolutely undertaken the crucial task of restoring stability.

“I wish you and the government every success,” wrote PM Wong.

He said Singapore and Bangladesh enjoy a warm and longstanding friendship, noting that cooperation between the two countries spans a wide range of sectors including trade and investment, labour, renewable energy, infrastructure and port management.

“I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the close ties between our countries,” added PM Wong.

Dr Yunus is known as

the “banker to the poor”

because of his global microcredit movement, which lifted millions out of poverty. He was appointed to helm the interim government after

Ms Sheikh Hasina

was ousted as prime minister amid deadly protests against government job quotas.

The 84-year-old was sworn in on Aug 8, and has promised to hold parliamentary elections within a few months.