Dhaka, March 28 -- In a firm stance against deceptive practices, the UNESCO National Commission of Bangladesh has announced its intention to seek explanations for the misleading use of the UNESCO name by Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the Yunus Centre.

The Commission expressed concern over recent reports claiming that Dr. Yunus was awarded the "Tree of Peace" award by UNESCO, citing the absence of any communication with the UNESCO office in Paris regarding this purported honor.

Signed by Deputy Secretary General Jubaeda Mnanna, the statement underscores the Commission's commitment to addressing deceptive tactics and ensuring accountability for such actions.

It is also stated, "At the 11th Baku Forum where this honour was reported to have been co...