New York (USA), Sept. 26 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday underscored the critical role of labour reforms in attracting large-scale foreign direct investment to Bangladesh.

Speaking at a discussion followed by dinner, he reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to implementing key reforms, aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, before the upcoming national election in February.

The high-level dinner hosted at the Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations brought together diplomats, UN officials and senior political leaders from Bangladesh for a focused dialogue on labour laws, workers' rights, and ongoing reform efforts in the country.

Leaders from three major political par...