Dhaka, June 9 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left here for London on Monday evening, embarking on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 10 to 13.

The two countries are working to renew their bilateral ties, with an increased focus on economic cooperation, trade and investment.

A flight of Emirates Airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and his small entourage left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for London at about 7.30 pm, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder told UNB.

"This is a very important visit," said acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique, noting that Professor Yunus will meet His Majesty King Charles III and hold bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Kei...