Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound sorrow over the death of his close friend and globally acclaimed conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, describing her passing as a monumental loss for humanity and the natural world.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Dr Jane Goodall. May your soul rest in peace, Jane. The world will miss you,” Prof Yunus said in a condolence message issued on Thursday.
Paying tribute to her lifelong commitment to peace, sustainability, and justice, Prof Yunus said, “Jane was a tireless activist until her final day. She dedicated her life to the interconnectedness of all living beings on this planet.”
“The natural world has lost one of its greatest advocates,” he added.
“Today, I salute and honor her achievements and accomplishments, which will continue to resonate far beyond her earthly passing.”
Dr Goodall, a pioneering zoologist, primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist, was also a long-time friend of Bangladesh.
She took a deep interest in the work of Grameen Bank, particularly its role in empowering women, and visited the country in the 1990s.
Inspired by its model, she incorporated its principles into her own initiatives in Africa and other regions.
“She remained a close friend of our nation,” Prof Yunus said.
“Jane always inspired me and appreciated our work, mentioning it in many of her speeches—including one she delivered just recently during the June 2025 Social Business Day Conference.”
The chief adviser concluded by saying he would remain forever grateful for her support and the inspiration she provided to him and to millions around the world.
