CA: Bangladesh working to revive Saarc, pursuing Asean membership

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : We must strengthen the UN," said President Stubb.
56% : Prof Yunus told President Stubb that major political and institutional reforms were underway in Bangladesh.
55% : The Finnish president raised concerns about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and emphasized the urgent need for reforming the United Nations to enhance its global effectiveness.
41% : During the meeting, the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh, United Nations reform, the Rohingya crisis, the Russia-Ukraine war, Bangladesh's bid to join Asean, the trials of Sheikh Hasina and her associates, and the country's efforts to access hydropower from Nepal and Bhutan.
36% : In agreement, Prof Yunus remarked that the UN has become largely ineffective in addressing major global crises.
34% : "There is growing uncertainty worldwide, and the UN has largely lost its ability to meaningfully influence critical issues," he stated.

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