Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to leave Dhaka today to attend the Earthna Summit 2025, scheduled for 22–23 April in Doha.
The chief adviser is undertaking the four-day visit at the invitation of Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told BSS.
Azad said the chief adviser is likely to have a meeting with the Qatar Amir apart from attending several high-level meetings at the summit.
Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain, Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan and Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan are likely to accompany him during the visit.
In a historic first, four national women athletes from Bangladesh will accompany the chief adviser during his tour to Qatar.
The delegation of players includes footballers Afida Khandakar and Shaheda Akhter Ripa and cricketers Sumaiya Akhter and Sharmin Sultana.
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.
It aims to explore a wide range of topics through presentations, interactive panel discussions, workshops and roundtables.