Staff Reporter:
Director General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) Dr Salim M Al Malik yesterday expressed his deep admiration for Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and his globally influential initiatives.
He also sought permission to incorporate Professor Yunus’s Three Zero theory-Zero Poverty, Zero Un-employment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions-into ISESCO’s strategic framework for youth, education, and environmental initiatives.
“I was a medical student about to graduate when I first heard about you and the Grameen Bank,” Dr Malik recalled when he paid a courtesy call on the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in the city.
“Your Three Zero theory was everywhere-from banking to sports to environmental discourse. It was tru-ly inspiring,” he said.
During the meeting, Dr Malik voiced strong support for the chief adviser’s reform agenda and the inter-im government’s broader vision for a transformed Bangladesh.
“Since my arrival, I’ve met with several advisers and learned about your plans for national reform. You have my full support,” he affirmed.
Seeking permission to incorporate Prof Yunus’s Three Zero theory into ISESCO’s strategic framework, Dr Malik said, “We are here to formally seek your permission to adopt the Three Zero theory as part of our core strategy. Your vision aligns perfectly with our mission”.
At the meeting, he also highlighted ISESCO’s current programmes.
“We support countries in developing food waste management systems. Nations like Brunei, Algeria, and Nigeria have already benefited from entrepreneurship initiatives we helped convert into social business models,” the ISESCO DG said.
In response, Prof Yunus praised ISESCO’s efforts in education and sustainability, and welcomed the pro-spect of future collaboration to empower youth and scale innovative social business solutions across member states.
Education Adviser Professor C. R. Abrar was also present at the meeting.
