Al-Azhar Al Sharif Grand Imam Ahmed Eltayeb commented that Bangladesh will prosper and prosper under the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar made this comment during a meeting with Professor Muhammad Yunus at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, today (Tuesday). This was informed in a message sent by the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser.

The head professor of Islamic religious institutions. Al-Azhar University will announce new fully-funded scholarships for Bangladeshi students, inviting Yunus to deliver a lecture at the millennium-old institution.

Ahmed Eltayeb said, we are optimistic about the future of Bangladesh under your leadership. You are a smart person. After the revolution the country will reach a new height. I salute you for taking the sensible approach.

Professor Yunus thanked the Grand Imam for the invitation. He invited the Grand Imam to visit Bangladesh and see for himself the profound changes brought about by the student-led mass uprising.

During the meeting, the chief advisor spoke about the mass uprising and the reform initiatives taken by the interim government.

The Grand Imam appreciated the leadership of Professor Yunus and his lifelong efforts in social service and poverty alleviation.

Chief advisor. Muhammad Yunus handed over to the Grand Imam a copy of Art of Triumph, the famous art book of wall murals and graffiti painted during the revolution. The Grand Imam praised the artistic skills of the Bangladeshi students as well as the Bangladeshi students studying at Al-Azhar University.