Dhaka, Apr 20 (V7N)- Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus will depart for Doha, Qatar on Monday evening (April 21) for a four-day official visit to attend the ‘Arthana Summit 2025’. The visit comes at the invitation of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, confirmed Abul Kalam Azad Majumdar, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor.

Dr. Yunus is expected to meet with the Emir of Qatar during the trip, alongside participating in the summit's high-level sessions.

He will be accompanied by:

  • Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain

  • Energy Advisor Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan

  • Industry Advisor Adilur Rahman Khan

In a historic first, four national female athletes of Bangladesh will also accompany the delegation, marking a notable inclusion in the country's diplomatic outreach:

  • Afida Khandaker (Footballer)

  • Shaheda Akhtar Ripa (Footballer)

  • Sumaiya Akhtar (Cricketer)

  • Sharmin Sultana (Cricketer)

The second edition of the ‘Arthana Summit’, scheduled for April 22–23, will take place under the theme:
"Building Our Legacy: Sustainability, Innovation and Traditional Knowledge."

The summit will showcase Qatar’s commitment to sustainable development by combining traditional culture and ecological wisdom with modern innovation, particularly in the context of the challenges posed by its arid climate.

The event will feature:

  • High-level presentations

  • Interactive panel discussions

  • Hands-on workshops

  • Strategic roundtable meetings

The visit aims to strengthen Bangladesh-Qatar bilateral ties and encourage collaboration in sustainability, sports diplomacy, and innovation.

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