Dhaka, May 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to visit his home district of Chattogram on Wednesday morning for the first time since taking office, with a series of engagements planned during his roughly 12-hour stay.

Professor Yunus will attend as the chief guest at the fifth convocation of Chittagong University (CU), where he will also deliver the convocation address, officials said.

In recognition of his contributions, Chittagong University will confer upon him an honorary Doctor of Letters (D Litt) degree.

A former faculty member of CU's Economics Department and a Nobel Laureate, his return to the campus is being hailed as a historic moment.

From Chattogram Circuit House, the Chief Adviser will join the foundation...