Yunus on DU campus to see graffiti

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhaka University campus on Wednesday, two months after inviting world leaders to witness the transformation of Dhaka into a vibrant canvas of youth-led expression. 

The visit marked his first time seeing the graffiti created by young revolutionaries during the student-led mass uprising in July and August.

Accompanied by advisers Asif Nazrul and Nahid Islam, as well as his special assistant Mahfuj Alam, Yunus walked the pavements of the campus, observing the artwork that has since become a powerful symbol of the youth’s vision for a new Bangladesh.

In August, while virtually addressing the Leaders' Session of the third Voice of Global South Summit 2024, Yunus had invited the international community to visit Dhaka, calling it the "graffiti capital of the world." He urged foreign leaders to witness the transformation firsthand, cautioning that any delay might mean missing out on something truly remarkable.

"Youth as young as 12 and 13 have been painting the walls of this city with visions of a democratic, environmentally friendly Bangladesh," Yunus said during his speech. He emphasized that this artistic movement was entirely spontaneous, with no centralized planning or financial support, describing it as an "outpouring of emotions and commitment to the goals of the Second Revolution."

According to Yunus, these young artists source their materials from local shopkeepers and craft their own unique messages and subjects. "The messages they paint will inspire anyone," he said. "Their dreams are visible on every wall, and it is our responsibility to turn those dreams into reality."