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Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the 10th Emergency Special Session (resumed), 31 October 2023, General Assembly Hall, UNHQs

Mr. President, I thank you for convening the 10th Emergency Special Session of the UNGA. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Mauritania, on behalf of the OIC Group. The People of Palestine has been going through unimaginable misery, inhumane treatment and colonial subjugation due to continuous attack and killing, expansion of illegal settlement, …

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the general debate on the report of the International Criminal Court, 30 October 2023, General Assembly, UNHQS

Mr. President, We thank the President of the International Criminal Court for the presentation of the Court’s report. We also acknowledge with deep appreciation the work of the Court throughout the reporting period.   Mr. President, In 1998, the International Criminal Court was established with a mission to help put an end to impunity for …

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Statement by Mr. Nasir Uddin, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on “Sea Level Rise in relation to International Law” (Chapter VIII), 24 October 2024, Sixth Committee, TCC, UNHQS

Madam Chair, My intervention is limited to Chapter VIII, Sea-level rise in relation to international law under cluster-1 of ILC Report 2023.  My delegation thanks the Co-chairs of the Study Group for their excellent work in producing additional paper on sea-level rise in relation to international law. Allow me to flag three points in this …

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Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the general debate under agenda item 46 on Assistance in Mine Action at the Fourth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA, 12 October 2023, Conference room 4

Thank you, Mr. Chair, We thank distinguished Assistant Secretary-General for the useful briefing on the report of the Secretary-General. Bangladesh, with its commitment to international peace and security, is always supportive to UN’s peace activities; and has fulfilled its obligations under all major multilateral disarmament treaties. Bangladesh was one of first few countries in South …

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on “Crimes Against Humanity (agenda:80)”, 12 October 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQs

Madam Chair, Crimes against humanity constitute one of the gravest crimes against the human beings. During its Liberation War in 1971, Bangladesh experienced this crime alongside genocide and war crimes.  More than three million of our people lost their lives and around two hundred thousand women lost their dignity. This painful experience has led us …

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on “Criminal Accountability of the UN Officials and Experts on Missions”, 78th UNGA, 10 October 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQs

Mr. Chair, As I address the Committee for the first time during the 78th Session, I warmly congratulate you and other Bureau members on your well-deserved election. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by NAM under this agenda item. Additionally, I have the honor to share the following remarks in my national capacity.   …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on “Criminal Accountability of the UN Officials and Experts on Missions”, 78th UNGA, 10 October 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber, UNHQs Read More »

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York and Co-chair of the Group of Friends of Vision at the 2030 IN SIGHT exhibition, 09 October 2023, UNHQs

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, A very good evening to you all. I am deeply honored to be here this evening at this momentous “2030 IN SIGHT” exhibition, a remarkable collaboration between the UN Friends and Vision group, the World Health Organization, and the Love Your Eyes campaign. At the outset, I would like …

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Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, CDA, a.i. and Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the General Debate of the First Committee of the 78th UNGA, 03 October 2023

Mr. Chair, I warmly congratulate you and Members of the Bureau on your election.  We are confident that under your able stewardship, we will have a productive session. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to share our national position. Arising from the ashes …

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Statement by Mr. Nasir Uddin, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on “Protection of Person in the event of Disasters” (agenda item no. 86), 03 October 2023, UNHQs

Mr.  Chair,  I thank you for giving me the floor. Emerging global trends indicate that there is a stark upsurge in the number of disasters in this century compared to the previous one. Over the past two decades, disasters have nearly doubled compared to the preceding twenty years, affecting more than 4 billion people. According …

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Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on “Measures to eliminate international terrorism” (agenda item 109), 02 October 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber

Mr. Chair, We warmly congratulate you and other members of the Bureau on your well-deserved election.  Bangladesh aligns itself with the statements of the OIC and the NAM under this crucial agenda item. Mr. Chair Under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh maintains a stringent policy of ‘zero tolerance’ towards terrorism …

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