Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, appealed for active cooperation and contributions from expatriate Bangladeshis in the country’s national reconstruction. Speaking about the post-July popular uprising reforms, he said that members of the diaspora can play an important role — commensurate with their abilities — in advancing the change that Bangladesh is striving for. “Gone are the days when we would stand in the distant gallery and merely watch. The days of sitting in the gallery are over. Now we will play ourselves,” he declared. According to the press wing, several Bangladeshi political figures traveling with him attended the event; the Chief Adviser expressed gratitude to them and said their agreement to join increased his confidence. Dr. Yunus also thanked expatriate Bangladeshis for contributing to more than 21% growth in remittances and highlighted government initiatives to create an investment-friendly environment. He called for their continued support and outlined the voting process for the general election scheduled for February next year, urging diaspora engagement in Bangladesh’s democratic future.