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Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Charge d’Affairs of the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the General Assembly meeting on Myanmar, 16 March 2023, General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters

Mr. President, I thank you for convening this important meeting today. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of OIC. In our national capacity allow me to share a few points:   First – We thank the Special Envoy for her briefing today. …

Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Charge d’Affairs of the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the General Assembly meeting on Myanmar, 16 March 2023, General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement by Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the UN at the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly (AHWG), Thematic debate on the, Strengthening the accountability, transparency, and institutional memory of the Office of the President of the General Assembly, 15 March 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber

Distinguished Co-Chairs, At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s appreciation for convening this meeting. We appreciate the PGA and USG DGCM for their interactive engagements this morning, which were enlightening for us. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by Algeria on behalf of NAM. In addition, I would like to make …

Statement by Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the UN at the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly (AHWG), Thematic debate on the, Strengthening the accountability, transparency, and institutional memory of the Office of the President of the General Assembly, 15 March 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber Read More »

Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the First reading of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy Resolution, 09 March 2023

Thank you for giving me the floor.   At the outset I warmly congratulate Ambassador Bob Rae, and Ambassador Tarek Ladeb, on their appointment as the co-facilitators for this important assignment. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by Saudi Arabia on behalf of OIC.  Allow me to share few additional thoughts in my national capacity. …

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Statement by Mr. Md. Monwar Hossain, PhD, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at Intergovernmental Negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other related matters to the Security Council (IGN), Size of an enlarged Security Council and working methods of the Council, and the relationship between the Security Council and the General Assembly, 09 March 2023, at Trusteeship Council Chamber

Distinguished Co-Chairs, Thank you for convening us today. And, also for two important steps forward on modalities of this negotiation, namely, webcast and establishing a repository. We all agree that the Council’s membership and structure as well as working methods are not in tune with the current realities on the ground.  We reiterate that an …

Statement by Mr. Md. Monwar Hossain, PhD, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at Intergovernmental Negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other related matters to the Security Council (IGN), Size of an enlarged Security Council and working methods of the Council, and the relationship between the Security Council and the General Assembly, 09 March 2023, at Trusteeship Council Chamber Read More »

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 4th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), 07 March 2023 at CR-2

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Bangladesh believes that maintaining international peace and security in cyberspace is a collective responsibility of all states. As the use of new and emerging technologies continues to increase, so do the vulnerabilities to malicious exploitation. In this context, norms would serve as a guiding framework for ensuring stability and security in …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 4th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), 07 March 2023 at CR-2 Read More »

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 4th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), 06 March 2023 at CR-2

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I join other colleagues in congratulating you and your team for excellent work done so far. We are encouraged to see your continued dedication and commitment in the work of this group. Mr. Chair, In response to your guiding questions on existing and potential threats in the ICT and cyber domain, …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 4th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), 06 March 2023 at CR-2 Read More »

Statement by H.E. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York on Security Council Open Debate on: Threats to international peace and security: Sea-level rise: implications for international peace and security, 14 February 2023, UN Security Council Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters

Madame President,  I congratulate your delegation on your assumption of the Presidency of the Security Council. I thank your delegation for convening this very timely debate. As a low-lying coastal country, sea-level rise poses an existential threat to the lives and livelihoods of the coastal population of Bangladesh. Just 1-meter rise in sea level rise could result into inundation of a large …

Statement by H.E. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York on Security Council Open Debate on: Threats to international peace and security: Sea-level rise: implications for international peace and security, 14 February 2023, UN Security Council Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement of H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the First Regular Session of the UN-Women Executive Board, 2023, 13 February 2023

Thank you, Mr. President. Allow me to begin by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election. You can rest assured of my personal as well as my delegation’s full support throughout your Presidency. I also wish to thank you – madame Executive Director, for your opening remarks. I could not agree …

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Statement by Hon’ble Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hasina at the 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly, 10 February 2022. UN Headquarters, New York, USA

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we celebrate the women and girls who are making important contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is unfortunate that women represent only 12% of scientists and 30% of researchers globally. We must work to address the barriers in mindsets and learning environments to allow more …

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