, March 29 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus was conferred upon an honorary doctorate by Peking University (PKU) in a ceremony held at the university's conference hall on Saturday.

After receiving the honorary doctorate, the Chief Adviser delivered a speech to the audience.

He was received by President of the University, Chairman of the Council and a small group of Bangladeshi students studying at Peking University.

The Chief Adviser had a brief meeting with the University leadership.

Dr Yunus is scheduled to fly from Beijing Capital International Airport at 4:45pm (Beijing time).

Vice Minister of China Sun Weidong and Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md Nazmul Islam will see him off at the airport.

The Chief Adviser is schedu...