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Bangladesh elected member of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

Bangladesh has been elected a member of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), a subsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), for a three-year term beginning from January 2022.

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: Ambassador Rabab Fatima

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.

March 24, 2019
March 24, 2019

UN to raise 1971 Pakistani genocide in int’l forum, Adama Dieng tells PM

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.

February 24, 2019
February 24, 2019

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.

February 7, 2019
February 7, 2019

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.

January 20, 2019
January 20, 2019

UN calls for 'meaningful talks' in politics

The stakeholders in Bangladesh politics should engage in meaningful dialogues, spokesperson for the UN chief has said.

January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019

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.

January 2, 2019
January 2, 2019

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.

November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018

'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.

November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018

Inclusive polls in Bangladesh UN's priority

The UN has said it gives priority to an inclusive, credible and transparent election in Bangladesh.

October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018

UK announces $22.25m fund for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh

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.

October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018

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.

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