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Bangladeshi female police peacekeepers tasked with Congo airport security
The female peacekeepers of Bangladesh Police have been given the responsibility to ensure security at Congo’s Monusco Airport run by the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission.
Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.
Bangladeshi female police peacekeepers tasked with Congo airport security
The female peacekeepers of Bangladesh Police have been given the responsibility to ensure security at Congo’s Monusco Airport run by the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission.
Dhaka seeks fortified UN partnership to keep development on track
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought strong partnership with the United Nations as he feared that Covid-19 may impede the progresses in the area of SDG achievements and the country’s...
UN urged by own staff to look at its climate footprint
Close to 2,000 United Nations employees have called for the global body to reduce its carbon footprint, including through curbs on their own diplomatic perks like business-class flights and travel...
Record 70.8 million people displaced at end of 2018: UN
More than 70 million people were counted last year as displaced from their homes, a record that underestimates the real number of refugees and asylum seekers, the UN says.
‘Help Bangladesh reach desired level of disability inclusion’
Bangladesh has urged the development partners to help the country reach its desired level of disability inclusion.
UN informed about Myanmar's non-cooperation
Bangladesh has shared the existing problems regarding the Rohingya issue with the UN and informed it about Myanmar's non-cooperation in starting the repatriation.
One-third of UN workers say sexually harassed in past 2yrs
One third of UN staff and contractors experienced sexual harassment in the past two years, according to a report released by the United Nations.
Rakhine State: UN calls for unimpeded aid access
The United Nations (UN) calls on the Myanmar government to allow “rapid and unimpeded” humanitarian access to Rakhine State, where fighting between government troops and autonomy-seeking rebels has...
Bangladesh Polls: UN closely observing situation
The United Nations has said it is closely following the situation ahead of the upcoming general election in Bangladesh scheduled for December 30.