Davos: Celebrated Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in the Swiss city of Davos. Bocelli, a visually impaired opera singer, congratulated the Chief Adviser on his assumption of the leadership of the Interim Government. He expressed hope that Yunus’s leadership would bring transformation to the country.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during the meeting, Bocelli’s team briefed Prof Yunus about the work of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. The foundation has recently been involved in building schools in impoverished countries and disadvantaged communities, including Haiti. Prof Yunus, who was on the advisory board of the Foundation, encouraged the renowned tenor to extend his charitable efforts to countries in Asia.
Lamiya Morshed, the SDG coordinator of the Bangladesh government, was also present during the meeting.