Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus urged non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to actively join in the post-uprising drive for rebuilding the nation through their collaboration and contributions.
Describing the expatriates as an integral part of Bangladesh, he told them at a meet Saturday in New York that they could play a vital role in advancing the changes ushered in by the July Uprising by contributing in their respective capacities.
Political leaders accompanying the head of interim government also addressed the programme titled 'NRB Connect Day: Empowering Global Bangladeshis'.
"We had always planned to involve you and find ways to ensure your engagement. Seeing you all here gives us the confidence to return home with renewed determination," he told the gathering.
"It is very easy to speak from the gallery, but we want you to join us on the field and play together," he added.
He also said, "My confidence rose even higher when I saw political leaders agreeing to join us on this visit."
The event began with a presentation by BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, who highlighted Bangladesh's economic progress over the past 15 months since the July Uprising last year. He praised the Bangladeshi diaspora for contributing to a more than 21-percent growth in remittances and outlined government initiatives to create an investment-friendly environment.
Ashik also sought continued support of expatriates and informed them about voting procedures in the planned general election scheduled for February next year.
An interactive panel discussion titled 'Bridging Borders: Current Affairs and Diaspora Engagement' followed, moderated by Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi. Expatriate Welfare Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul joined three other panelists in discussion.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secretary- General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher and National Citizen Party Member-Secretary Akter Hossen spoke passionately about their political vision for Bangladesh in the post-uprising period.
Later, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman moderated another panel discussion on 'Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Bangladesh'." NCP leader Tasnim Jara, BNP leader Humayun Kabir, and Jamaat leader Nakibur Rahman took part as panelists.
The Chief Adviser also launched a mobile application, Shubheccha, designed to provide NRBs with essential services, guidance, and investment opportunities.
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