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Geopolitical rivalries should not weaken UN: Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for not allowing geopolitical rivalries to weaken the United Nations as the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that both developed and developing nations need the UN more than ever.
Bangladesh elected as executive member of three UN bodies

Bangladesh has been elected as a member of the executive board of three United Nations organisations -- UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS – by securing the highest votes for the term 2021-2023.
Bangladesh takes the lead in sending troops to UN Peacekeeping Missions

Bangladesh has secured the top position among 118 countries in sending troops to the United Nations peacekeeping missions.
UN features Bangladeshi architect Rizvi as ‘Real Life Hero’

The United Nations has featured Bangladeshi architect Rizvi Hassan as ‘Real Life Hero’ on its website, to appreciate his contribution in building a safe space for Rohingya women refugees.
UN issues stamps marking Peacekeepers Day, birth centenary of Bangabandhu

The UN Postal Administration, jointly with the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York, has issued a set of commemorative stamps as a tribute to UN peacekeepers and marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
'Bangladesh maintains zero tolerance policy towards extremism'

Bangladesh maintains a “zero tolerance” policy towards terrorism and violent extremism, says Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Rabab Fatima, at the UN Headquarters.
Bangladesh elected as the president of UNICEF Executive Board

Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been unanimously elected as the President of the UNICEF Executive Board at the elections of the Bureau held yesterday at the UN Headquarters in New York.
TIB wants transparency on UN role over Rohingyas crisis

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) wants transparency and accountability of the United Nations in management of the humanitarian crisis of Rohingyas.
Societies pay price when journalists targeted: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says societies as a whole pay a price when journalists are targeted.
UN human rights expert calls for targeted sanctions on Myanmar

A UN human rights expert on Myanmar has called for sanctions against Myanmar military-run companies and commanders responsible for serious rights violations.
PM reaches New York

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives in New York via Abu Dhabi on an eight-day official visit to the USA to attend the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Masud Momen likely to become new foreign secretary

Masud Bin Momen, the current Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, is likely to become the next Foreign Secretary.
Bangladeshi cop dies in UN peacekeeping mission

A Bangladeshi police official died of sudden illness when he was on a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.
Atrocities on Rohingyas: UN warns Myanmar of withdrawing aid

The United Nations has warned Myanmar of withdrawing support in the Rakhine state to avoid complicity in a government “policy of apartheid” for Rohingyas, reported The Guardian.
Bangladesh elected ECOSOC members for 3yrs

Bangladesh has been elected as a member of the prestigious Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations for the term 2020-2022 from the Asia-Pacific region by securing 181 votes out of 191.
UN honours 12 Bangladeshi peacekeepers

United Nations (UN) has posthumously awarded ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Medal’ to 12 Bangladeshi peacekeepers as it observed ‘International Day of the UN Peacekeepers’.
Rohingya crisis: Top UN officials to visit Bangladesh

Three top United Nations officials will visit Bangladesh from April 24-26 to highlight the need for supporting the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox’s Bazar.
UN urged to recognise 1971 killings as genocide

Speakers at a seminar yesterday called upon the United Nations (UN) to officially recognise the mass killings by the Pakistani occupation army during the Liberation War in 1971 as genocide.
UN will raise the issue of '71 genocide

Visiting UN Under-Secretary General and Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng yesterday said the United Nations will raise the 1971 issue of the Pakistani genocide in Bangladesh at the international forum.
‘UN to raise 1971 Pakistani genocide in int’l forum’

The United Nations will raise the issue of Pakistani genocide in Bangladesh in 1971 in the international forum, visiting UN Under Secretary General and Special Advisor on Prevention of Genocide Adama Dieng says.
Chawkbazar Fire: UN chief condoles loss of lives

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed his condolences to the president, the government and the people Bangladesh for the loss of lives and destructions in the Chawkbazar inferno.
Bangladesh elected VP of Unicef executive board

Bangladesh has been elected as a member and vice president of the executive board of Unicef this year.
UN calls for 'meaningful talks' in politics

The stakeholders in Bangladesh politics should engage in meaningful dialogues, spokesperson for the UN chief has said.
UN ready to work with new govt

The United Nations stands ready to work with the new government of Bangladesh and other national stakeholders to further efforts towards a peaceful and inclusive society, good governance and the rule of law in line with the 2030 agenda and SDG 16.
UN calls for restraints

Condemning violence in Bangladesh, the United Nations has urged all sides to show restraint and ensure a peaceful post electoral environment in the country.
'Forced repatriation' to pose security risk

The International Crisis Group has warned of serious security risks of “forced repatriation” of the Rohingya, just as Myanmar and Bangladesh prepare for the November 15 return of the refugees sheltered in Bangladesh.
Inclusive polls in Bangladesh UN's priority

The UN has said it gives priority to an inclusive, credible and transparent election in Bangladesh.
$22.25m UK fund for Rohingyas, host communities

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Bangladesh welcomes a new contribution of US $22.25 million from the United Kingdom that will help meet the immediate food and nutrition needs of Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh as they face the dangerous monsoon season.
Support Dhaka on Rohingya crisis

Making a strong pitch for holding those involved in violence against Rohingyas accountable, UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres has said India can help tackle the crisis by backing Bangladesh in humanitarian assistance and using its influence in Myanmar to bring about reconciliation.
UN Gen Assembly: PM to ask for sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave for New York this morning to attend the United Nations General Assembly, where she will highlight her response to the Rohingya crisis and seek global support for a sustainable solution to it.