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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 “Selection and appointment of the Secretary-General and other executive heads” 09 February 2023, at Trusteeship Council Chamber

Distinguished Co-Chairs, At the outset, allow me to thank you Co-Chairs, H. E. Ms. Egriselda González López, Permanent Representative of El Salvador and H.E. Mr. Mitch Fifield, Permanent Representative of Australia, for convening this meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly (AHWG). We also thank …

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 “Selection and appointment of the Secretary-General and other executive heads” 09 February 2023, at Trusteeship Council Chamber 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 UNICEF Executive Board, 2023,, 7 February 2023

I thank you, Madam President. I warmly congratulate you and other members of the Bureau on your election. Madam Executive Director, I thank you for sharing your vision; and I am happy to see that we share many of your priorities, especially for children in difficult situation, and those left furthest behind. We commend the …

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 UNICEF Executive Board, 2023,, 7 February 2023 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 UNICEF Executive Board, 2023, 7 February 2023, UNHQs

Thank you, Madam President. I warmly congratulate you and other members of the Bureau on your election. At the outset, we express our deep and heartfelt condolences for the people of Türkiye and Syria for loss of thousands of lives –including of scores of children and property caused by devastating earthquake. We appreciate the emergency …

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 UNICEF Executive Board, 2023, 7 February 2023, UNHQs Read More »

Statement by Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations on the Agenda Item 113: “Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization (A/77/1)”, General Assembly Hall, 06 February 2023

Mr. President, At the  outset, on behalf of the Peoples of Bangladesh, let me express our deep condolences at the tragic loss of lives and property caused by the devastating earthquake across Türkiye and Syrian Arab Republic.  We stand in solidarity with the people of Türkiye and Syria Arab Republic at this difficult time. I …

Statement by Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations on the Agenda Item 113: “Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization (A/77/1)”, General Assembly Hall, 06 February 2023 Read More »

Statement by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the first informal consultation of the intergovernmental process on the Global Digital Compact, Trusteeship Council Chamber on 30 January 2023

Distinguished Co- facilitators, At the outset, I would like to congratulate you both, Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström (Sweden) and Ambassador Claver Gatete (Rawanda), on your appointment as Co-facilitators to lead this important intergovernmental process. I thank you for convening the first informal consultations today. Please rest assured that you will have my delegation’s full support. …

Statement by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the first informal consultation of the intergovernmental process on the Global Digital Compact, Trusteeship Council Chamber on 30 January 2023 Read More »

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the informal meeting of the plenary on the intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council, 26 January 2023, at Trusteeship Council Chamber

Distinguished Co-Chairs, At the outset, I would like to congratulate you both, Ambassador Michal Mlynár and Ambassador Tareq M. A. M. Albanai, on your appointment as Co-Chairs of this important process and express my appreciation for early convening this informal meeting. Please rest assured that you will have my delegation’s full support throughout the session. …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the informal meeting of the plenary on the intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council, 26 January 2023, at Trusteeship Council Chamber Read More »

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the briefing by the President of the General Assembly on his priorities for the resumed part of the 77th session,17 January 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber

Mr. President, I thank you for your comprehensive briefing on your priorities for the resumed part of the 77th session. We join others in congratulating you for successful completion of the main session of the 77th UNGA. The world today confronts diverse and unprecedented challenges like Ukraine war, the existential climate crisis, protracted economic stagnation, fiscal austerity …

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the briefing by the President of the General Assembly on his priorities for the resumed part of the 77th session,17 January 2023, Trusteeship Council Chamber Read More »

Statement by Dr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the virtual meeting of the UN Accessibility Steering Committee, 13 December 2022; time 2.00-3.30 pm

Excellencies, dear friends and distinguished colleagues, A very good afternoon to you all. We thank Ambassador Webson and Ambassador Chris Lu for their leadership on promoting this important agenda in the UN headquarters. We also thank the PGA for his kind present and remarks. My delegation believes that the SDGs can only be achieved with …

Statement by Dr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the virtual meeting of the UN Accessibility Steering Committee, 13 December 2022; time 2.00-3.30 pm Read More »

Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York under agenda item 72: ‘Oceans and Law of the Sea’, 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 09 December 2022

  Mr. President,   The significance of oceans for the survival of mankind is well-established. Covering more than 70 percent of the surface of the planet, it provides vital benefits to the global population. More than 3 billion people rely on the oceans for their livelihoods and over 80 per cent of world trade is …

Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York under agenda item 72: ‘Oceans and Law of the Sea’, 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 09 December 2022 Read More »

Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the “plenary meeting–oceans and law of the sea: commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the adoption and opening for signature of UNCLOS”, 08 December 2022, General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, I thank you for convening this commemorative event and warmly congratulate all members of UNCLOS on this momentous occasion. As we mark the 40th Anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on Law of the Sea today, it gives us the opportunity to reflect on how much we have …

Statement by Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the “plenary meeting–oceans and law of the sea: commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the adoption and opening for signature of UNCLOS”, 08 December 2022, General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters Read More »