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Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh at the 6th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), Regular Institutional Dialogue at CR-1, UNHQS, 15 December 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Second APR laid a valuable foundation for regular institutional dialogue on responsible state behavior in cyberspace through a list of common elements. Bangladesh’s position on Regular Institutional Dialogue is very clear. We reaffirm that a future mechanism for regular institutional dialogue would be a single-track, state-led, permanent mechanism under the …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh at the 6th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), Regular Institutional Dialogue at CR-1, UNHQS, 15 December 2023 Read More »

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh at the 6th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), Capacity Building Section at CR-1, UNHQs,14 December 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Bangladesh believes that capacity building is at the core of the success of this group. As you mentioned, Chair, in your opening remarks of this session, we are only as strong as our weakest link. There is a resounding call that the developing countries are in critical need of robust capacity …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh at the 6th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), Capacity Building Section at CR-1, UNHQs,14 December 2023 Read More »

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Open Debate of the Security Council on New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism, 14 December 2022 at the Security Council Chamber

Mr. President, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Permanent Mission of India for convening this open debate of the Security Council. In light of ongoing global challenges, it is indeed timely. We express our appreciation to H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India for chairing today’s debate. We thank …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Open Debate of the Security Council on New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism, 14 December 2022 at the Security Council Chamber Read More »

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 6th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), International Law, at CR-1, UNHQs, 13 December 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Bangladesh believes that international law, and particularly the Charter of the United Nations in its entirety, international human rights law, and international humanitarian law, are applicable to maintain peace, stability, and promote an open, secure, stable, accessible, and peaceful ICT environment. We reiterate that principles of international law encompass respect for …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 6th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), International Law, at CR-1, UNHQs, 13 December 2023 Read More »

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 6th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), at CR-3, UNHQs, 12 December 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Bangladesh emphasizes the shared responsibility of all nations in maintaining international peace and security within the cyber domain. As the use of new and emerging technologies continues to increase, so do the vulnerabilities. In this context, establishing clear and agreed-upon norms serves as a crucial normative framework for ensuring stability and …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the 6th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), at CR-3, UNHQs, 12 December 2023 Read More »

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the intersessional session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), Existing and potential threat at CR-1, UNHQs, 11 December 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Very good to see you at the 6th Substantive Session of the OEWG on security of and in the use of ICT. My delegation expresses its sincere appreciation to you and your able team for guiding this group in an excellent manner. You can count on my delegation’s full support in …

Intervention by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor at the intersessional session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 (OEWG), Existing and potential threat at CR-1, UNHQs, 11 December 2023 Read More »

Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate of the 22nd Session of Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court, New York, 07 December 2023

Madam President, At the outset, I wish to congratulate you for your able leadership of this session of the Assembly of the States Parties. We would also like to register our deep appreciations to the Office of the Prosecutor and the Registry for their dedicated service to the Court. We take this opportunity to also …

Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate of the 22nd Session of Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court, New York, 07 December 2023 Read More »

Statement by Mr. Nasir Uddin, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on Ocean and Law of the Sea, 05 December 2023, General Assembly Hall, UNHQs

Mr. President, We all need a healthy ocean to survive and thrive. However, the ocean and its intricate ecosystems face an alarming array of threats in the contemporary world. The looming specter of climate change, rising sea levels, unsustainable fishing practices and pollution collectively pose an imminent danger to the delicate balance of the marine …

Statement by Mr. Nasir Uddin, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the general debate on Ocean and Law of the Sea, 05 December 2023, General Assembly Hall, UNHQs Read More »

Statement by His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons under agenda item 10: General Exchange of Views, 28 November 2023, UNHQs

Mr. President [Mr. Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico)], Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon. Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption as the President of the Second Meeting of the State Parties to the TPNW. My delegation commends you and your team, in stewarding our efforts for …

Statement by His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons under agenda item 10: General Exchange of Views, 28 November 2023, UNHQs Read More »

Statement by Mr. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations at the United Nations Security Council High Level Open Debate On “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Promote Sustaining Peace through Common Development”, 20 November 2023, Security Council Chamber

Mr. President, I congratulate China for assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for this month and thank for organizing this open debate on the important issue of promoting sustaining peace through common development. I thank the distinguished briefers for their insightful presentations.   Mr. President, The link between peace and development is well recognized. …

Statement by Mr. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations at the United Nations Security Council High Level Open Debate On “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Promote Sustaining Peace through Common Development”, 20 November 2023, Security Council Chamber Read More »