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New York, 17 June 2021: Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen, MP thanked the Secretary General Antonio Guterres for declaring the COVID 19 vaccine a public good and requested for UN’s initiatives to ensure that the vaccine becomes accessible to all. He said while he was having a bilateral meeting held with the Secretary …

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New York, 17 June 2021: Today, Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen called for an incentives-based and long-term graduation package for the graduating and graduated countries from LDCs as they are at a high risk of sliding back—both due to the COVID-19 impacts and the loss of LDC specific support measures. He was speaking as …

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New York, 16 June 2021: “We provided shelter to the Rohingya out of humanitarian consideration; however, the solution to the crisis lies in their safe and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar, which couldn’t even be commenced in last four years. Now the UN needs to provide us with a clear roadmap in this regard.” Said the …

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New York, 15 June 2021: “We have always called for international community’s active role in resolving the political aspects of the Rohingya problem; address the root causes and most importantly fulfil their fundamental right to return to their homes in safety, security and dignity” said the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh at a high-level virtual discussion …

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New York, 14 June 2021: Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, M.P. inaugurated the newly established Bangabandhu Lounge at the Permanent Mission today. The lounge has been set up as part of the observance of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary. “The lounge houses a rich collection of books, photos, documentaries, and graphical display on the life and …

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New York, 07 June 2021:  Bangladesh has been elected as Vice President for the upcoming 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly from the Asia Pacific Region for one year term beginning from September 2021. The election was held at the United Nations General Assembly today where Bangladesh was elected unanimously. Along with Bangladesh, …

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New York, 27 May 2021: The United Nations awarded 8 fallen peacekeepers from Bangladesh posthumously with ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Medal’. Today, at a virtual ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers held in UN headquarters, 129 fallen peacekeepers from 44 nations received this symbol of the ultimate sacrifice who lost their lives …

The UN honoured 08 fallen peacekeepers from Bangladesh with ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Medal’. Ambassador Rabab Fatima received the Medal on behalf of Bangladesh Read More »