On Tuesday, Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, met with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. A press release from Yunus's office indicated that Biden expressed full US support for Bangladesh’s interim government.

During their meeting, Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his pioneering work in microfinance, sought US assistance in rebuilding Bangladesh. He informed Biden about the sacrifices made by students who protested against the previous regime, saying they gave their lives to create the opportunity for the nation to move forward. In response, Biden remarked that if the students could make such sacrifices, "they too should do more," referring to the global community's role in supporting Bangladesh.

Yunus also met with other key figures during the UN session, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.

Muhammad Yunus assumed his role as Chief Adviser on August 8, following the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after a violent student-led uprising. There had been rumors of US involvement in the regime change, which Hasina herself had previously suggested, but the White House dismissed these allegations, denying any interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs.

On September 15, a US delegation visited Yunus in Dhaka, pledging to strengthen economic and political ties with Bangladesh to help foster a more inclusive and equitable future for its citizens.