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Bangladesh urges global solidarity to address gaps in migrants’ human rights

  • May 19, 2022
  • 94
Bangladesh has called for enhanced global solidarity to address gaps in migrants’ human rights and protection. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam made the call at the United Nations H...

International Day of Families observed

  • May 15, 2022
  • 105
The International Day of Families-2022 was observed globally on Sunday with the theme “Families and Urbanization.” This year’s theme, "Families and Urbanization", aimed to raise awareness on th...

Gwyn Lewis of Ireland appointed UNRC in Bangladesh

  • May 10, 2022
  • 186
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval. With more than 2...

There're no real democratic societies without press freedom: Guterres

  • May 04, 2022
  • 203
On World Press Freedom Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said they honour the essential work of the media in speaking truth to power, exposing lies, and building strong, resilient institu...

Dhaka calls for increased funding to support peacebuilding in conflict-torn countries

  • April 26, 2022
  • 170
Bangladesh has called for increased funding to support peacebuilding and ensure inclusive community engagement in conflict-affected countries, a key to lasting peace. Ambassador-at-large Mohammad Zia...

Weary of many disasters? UN says worse to come

  • April 26, 2022
  • 216
A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, a United Nations report issued Monday says. If current trends continue th...

UN chief wants Ukraine humanitarian cease-fire

  • March 29, 2022
  • 270
The United Nations chief has launched an initiative to immediately explore possible arrangements for “a humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine” in order to allow the delivery of desperately needed aid...

Discussion in UN: Recognition of 1971 genocide sought 

  • March 26, 2022
  • 292
The facts of 1971 Genocide are well documented, yet it has not been recognized in the UN discourses, says Bangladesh. "We believe UN's mandate to advance prevention will be incomplete if the past tra...

UN to vote on blaming Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis

  • March 24, 2022
  • 370
The U.N. General Assembly votes Thursday on a resolution backed by over 90 countries that blames Russia for the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and demands an immediate halt to hostilities, ...

Zelenskyy vows to keep negotiating with Russia

  • March 14, 2022
  • 348
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will continue negotiating with Russia and is waiting for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin. B...