Professor Muhammad Yunus Advocates for ‘Three Zeros’ at NSU Social Business Event
Dhaka, June 29, 2025 – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus reiterated his global vision for achieving zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions—the Three Zeros—during the Social Business Academia Dialogue and Three Zero Club Convention 2025, hosted by North South University (NSU) in collaboration with the Yunus Center.
In a video message presented during the event, Dr. Yunus stated:
“Social business is not just an idea anymore; it has become a global social movement. Our goal is to build a livable and discrimination-free world for everyone.”
North South University Leads in Social Business Innovation
Professor Yunus praised NSU for its long-standing leadership in promoting social entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. Through social business forums and an innovative academic culture, the university has emerged as a model for fostering sustainable and impactful business solutions.
Distinguished Guests and Global Collaboration
The high-profile event featured:
- Chief Guest: Nurjahan Begum, Health Advisor
- Special Guests:
- Sharmin S. Murshid, Social Welfare Advisor
- Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Co-Chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center & former Vice President of the World Bank
- Lamia Morshed, SDG Chief Coordinator, Office of the Chief Advisor
- Erik Solheim, former Minister of Environment (Norway) & former Executive Director, UN Environment
- Aziz Al Qaiser, Chairman, Board of Trustees, NSU & City Bank
New Centers Launched at NSU
To further institutionalize its commitment to sustainability, social impact, and climate resilience, NSU inaugurated three dedicated centers:
- NSU Social Business Center
- NSU Social Impact and Sustainability Center
- NSU Climate and Disaster Resilience Center
These centers aim to provide research, policy advocacy, and real-world solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).