Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reached in Doha, Qatar, to attend the Earthna Summit 2025 and other engagements.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Qatar Md Nazrul Islam received Yunus upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport around 21:40PM on Monday (Doha time) by a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, said Chief Adviser`s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.

Earlier, he departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7PM (Dhaka time) on a four-day visit.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said Prof Yunus will have a series of engagements during his stay in Qatar.

The Chief Adviser is paying the visit at the invitation of Qatar`s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Press Secretary Alam said the visa issues will also be discussed.

Alam hoped that the Rohingya issue would be brought back to global attention as there are efforts from the interim government.

Earthna Summit

The second edition of the Earthna Summit under the theme “Building our Legacy: Sustainability, Innovation and Traditional Knowledge” highlights Qatar’s commitment to advancing sustainability in hot and arid environments, by drawing on its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystems.

The Summit serves as a platform for exploring how both traditional knowledge and innovation approaches can inform modern sustainability, shaping a more resilient and inclusive future.

During the two days – April 22-23, the Earthna Summit will explore a wide range of topics through presentations, interactive panel discussions, workshops and roundtables.

Besides, the Earthna Village in Barahat Msheireb will host a series of inspiring talks and discussions led by various experts and innovators to foster dialogue and inspiration.

A number of side events by partners will host a series of networking activations and discussions lead by local stakeholders.

Dr Yunus relentlessly devotes his time and energy to inspire people into creating a world of 3 Zeros - zero net carbon emission, zero wealth concentration for ending poverty once for all and zero unemployment by unleashing entrepreneurship in everyone.

The Chief Adviser is scheduled to return home on April 25.

Eminent Persons

In a historic first, four national women athletes from Bangladesh are accompanying the Chief Adviser.

The delegation includes footballers Afeida Khandaker and Shaheda Akhter Ripa and cricketers Sumaiya Akhter and Sharmin Sultana.

This is the first time a group of female athletes is travelling as part of an official delegation with a head of government of Bangladesh, according to the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

The Qatar Foundation extended the invitation to the athletes through the Chief Adviser’s Office.

On Thursday evening, the four athletes met Professor Yunus at the state guesthouse Jamuna, where they discussed their goals for the visit and expressed their excitement.

"We are thrilled to be part of this visit. It`s not just a personal honour but also a proud moment for our teammates and the sports community in Bangladesh," the footballers were quoted by the press wing as saying.

They added that they hoped to invite the Qatari women`s football team for a friendly match and were eager to explore Qatar`s sports facilities and professional training methods.

The cricketers expressed their desire to spark interest in cricket in Qatar, where the sport is not yet widely followed.

"We`ve prepared a presentation to introduce both our men`s and women`s cricket journeys," they said.

During the meeting, the athletes also shared their personal struggles and thanked the Chief Adviser for giving them the opportunity to represent the country abroad.

Dr Yunus praised the athletes for their resilience and passion. "You are Bangladesh`s sports ambassadors. Share your real stories. Represent our country`s spirit and progress through sports," he said.

He assured full support from his office to ensure the success of their trip.