In his first televised address, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus emphasized the country's desire for good relations with India and neighboring nations based on 'fairness and equality'. Following his swearing-in on August 8, he received congratulatory calls from leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Yunus announced the initiation of high-level talks with India to address flooding issues and expressed intentions to revive SAARC to enhance regional cooperation. Additionally, the interim government is setting up six commissions to reform key sectors such as the electoral system and judiciary, starting on October 1. These reforms aim to ensure equal rights for all citizens and empower the younger generation. Yunus called for global recognition of Bangladesh as a respected democracy.