In a significant moment for both local residents and the nation, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has arrived in Chattogram for his first official visit to his home district since assuming office. He landed at Shah Amanat International Airport on Wednesday morning, having departed earlier in the day from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
This marks Professor Yunus’s inaugural official tour as Chief Adviser to his native Chattogram, where the local administration has prepared extensively for his arrival. His visit is being closely watched for its symbolic importance and potential impact on regional development.
The day’s agenda commenced with a high-level inspection of the Chattogram Port, a key economic hub of the country. Officials from the port authority and local government welcomed him and briefed him on ongoing infrastructure developments and trade activities.
Following the port visit, Professor Yunus will participate as the convocation speaker at the fifth convocation ceremony of the University of Chittagong. This moment carries personal significance, as he began his academic career teaching in the university’s Department of Economics.
His presence is expected to inspire current graduates, as the globally respected Nobel Laureate shares insights from his decades-long journey in economics, microfinance, and global development.
The final leg of his tour will take him to Bathua village in the Shikarpur Union of Hathazari Upazila. This is his ancestral home, and he is scheduled to spend some reflective time there, revisiting the place where his roots lie.
Many view this visit not just as a homecoming, but as a reaffirmation of his commitment to inclusive growth, regional engagement, and social advancement. Citizens and civil society members have welcomed the visit, expressing hope that it will usher in new developmental initiatives for the region.
Professor Yunus’s presence in Chattogram is expected to contribute positively to the public discourse around governance, education, and community upliftment. His leadership continues to inspire many, both nationally and globally.
After a full schedule of engagements and emotional moments in his birthplace, the Chief Adviser will return to Dhaka by evening. His one-day trip has already sparked conversations across the country about the potential for stronger regional ties and decentralized development.
Local media has given widespread coverage to the visit, noting the enthusiasm among students, port workers, and rural residents alike. Many shared that this visit demonstrates a down-to-earth approach by a national figure who has not forgotten his roots.
As the nation observes this symbolic yet strategic tour, all eyes are on what future policy directions may emerge from this renewed connection between national leadership and grassroots reality.
