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Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace in the UN General Assembly titled “Promoting Culture of Peace in the Digital Era” 31 August 2023, 03.00 pm at CR-4

Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates and Dear Colleagues,   At the outset, allow me to express our deep appreciation to the President of the General Assembly, His Excellency Csaba Kőrösi for convening this year’s High-Level Forum (HLF) on The Culture of Peace. His guidance and leadership in preparing for today’s event provided renewed impetus to …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace in the UN General Assembly titled “Promoting Culture of Peace in the Digital Era” 31 August 2023, 03.00 pm at CR-4 Read More »

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the Security Council’s open debate on Famine and Conflict-induced Global Food Insecurity, 03 August 2023

Mr. President, We warmly congratulate the US delegation for assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. We welcome the convening of today’s timely debate, and thank the distinguished briefers for their valuable remarks. Mr. President, The global food security landscape, a critical component of overall human security, has been significantly …

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the International Seabed Authority at the general debate on the Annual Report of the Secretary-General of the Authority at its Assembly Meeting of the 28th Session, 26 July 2023, Kingston

Thank You Mr. President, my good friend Dear Ambassador Alhaji Funday Turay, I am very happy to see you at this important position as I had the privilege of working with you closely in New York. As I address this Assembly the first time, I warmly congratulate you on your election as the President of …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the International Seabed Authority at the general debate on the Annual Report of the Secretary-General of the Authority at its Assembly Meeting of the 28th Session, 26 July 2023, Kingston Read More »

Statement by Dr. M. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the adoption of the 8th Review of the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy, 22 June 2023, United Nations General Assembly Hall, UNHQs

Mr. President, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Saudi Arabia on behalf of OIC under this agenda item. I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Ambassador Robert Rae of Canada and Ambassador Tarek Ladeb of Tunisia for their leadership in facilitating the 8th Review of the Global Counter-Terrorism …

Statement by Dr. M. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the adoption of the 8th Review of the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy, 22 June 2023, United Nations General Assembly Hall, UNHQs Read More »

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the 3rd UN High level conference of the Heads of Counter-Terrorism Institutions of Member States, 20 June 2023, CR-4, United Nations Headquarters

[Session III: The Global Threat Landscape: Assessment of Current and Emerging Trends] Distinguished Co-chairs, I commend your excellent leadership in skillfully conducting this crucial session. I must say, your insightful remarks have put today’s discussions on a solid ground. I thank the special guests and all panelists for their very informing and thought-provoking presentations. The …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the 3rd UN High level conference of the Heads of Counter-Terrorism Institutions of Member States, 20 June 2023, CR-4, United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement by H.E. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the BBNJ Conference, 19 June 2023, General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters

Thank you Madam President. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Cuba on behalf of Group of 77 and China. In addition to that I wish to flag a few points in my national capacity.   Madame President, Today’s adoption of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement by the United Nations General Assembly …

Statement by H.E. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the BBNJ Conference, 19 June 2023, General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement by Cdr Ahmad Al Karim, Director (Maritime Affairs Unit), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the 23rd UN Open- ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and Law of the Sea, 05 June 2023, CR-3, United Nations Headquarters

Thank you Madam Co-chair. As I am taking the floor for the first time, I warmly congratulate you both on your appointment as the Co-chairs of this important process. We welcome the focus of this Open-Ended informal Consultative Process-New Maritime Technologies-challenges and opportunities. I would like to flag the following three points in my national …

Statement by Cdr Ahmad Al Karim, Director (Maritime Affairs Unit), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the 23rd UN Open- ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and Law of the Sea, 05 June 2023, CR-3, United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the Security Council Open Debate on ‘Futureproofing Trust for Sustaining Peace’, 03 May 2023, Security Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters

Thank you, Madam President. I congratulate you on your assumption of Council Presidency and thank you for convening this timely debate. I wish to also thank the distinguished briefers for their insightful remarks.   Madam President, Over the last few years, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflicts, we have witnessed increasing trust deficits …

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the Security Council Open Debate on ‘Futureproofing Trust for Sustaining Peace’, 03 May 2023, Security Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement by Mr. Nasir Uddin, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the resumed session of the Sixth Committee at the plenary debate on cluster-1 of the draft articles on Crimes against Humanity, 10 April 2023, United Nations Headquarters

Madam Chair I thank you for giving me the floor. I join others in offering my delegation’s deepest condolences on the passing away of Ben Ferencz.   Madam Chair Having experienced genocide, crimes against humanity and other crimes under international law during our war of liberation in 1971, we cannot overemphasize the importance of this …

Statement by Mr. Nasir Uddin, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the resumed session of the Sixth Committee at the plenary debate on cluster-1 of the draft articles on Crimes against Humanity, 10 April 2023, United Nations Headquarters Read More »

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh at the General Assembly debate under Agenda item 70 (Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change), March 29, 2023, UN General Assembly Hall

Thank you, Mr. President, I wish to begin by congratulating you as well as all the members of this august Assembly on this historic day. We have just adopted, without a vote, a resolution requesting for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. …

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh at the General Assembly debate under Agenda item 70 (Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change), March 29, 2023, UN General Assembly Hall Read More »