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Statement by Mr. Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Deputy Permanent Representative, on the agenda item no:  81 “Crimes against Humanity” at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee, 14 October 2020

Mr. Chair, This agenda item is an important addition to the work of the Sixth Committee. We welcome the adoption of the resolution 74/187 by the General Assembly in December 2019 on Crimes against Humanity. I thank the International Law Commission for drafting articles on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity contained in …

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Statement by H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh at the Virtual Climate Vulnerable Leaders’ Event  on 07 October 2020                      

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim H.E. Mr. António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, H.E. Ban Ki-Moon, Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation, Heads of State and the Government of the CVF, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen.  Assalamu Alaikum and a very good evening to you all. Today we are at the most important crossroad of human history …

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Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, at the United Nations High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace convened by the President of the 74th Session of the General Assembly The Culture of Peace: Change our world for the better in the age of COVID-19 Thursday, 10 September 2020, …

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Statement by H.E. Ambassador Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the 2nd Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS- Midterm review of the United Nations Capital Development Fund strategic framework, 2018-2021, including the annual report on results achieved by UNCDF in 2019 on 4 September

I thank you, Madame President. Let me begin by thanking and congratulating Executive Secretary Mrs. Judith Carl for her dedicated service and successful leadership in steering the important work of UNCDF, especially during this difficult period.  We wish her all success in her future endeavours. Madam President, We deeply value the work of UNCDF in …

Statement by H.E. Ambassador Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the 2nd Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS- Midterm review of the United Nations Capital Development Fund strategic framework, 2018-2021, including the annual report on results achieved by UNCDF in 2019 on 4 September Read More »

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Third Open Meeting of the Discussion Group-1 on FFD in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond on External Finance, Remittances, Jobs, and Inclusive Growth Agenda, 27 August 2020

Thank you, Chair, for setting the tone for the third and final open meeting of this Discussion Group. We are indeed very happy to have had this opportunity to work with you, Spain, and Japan in this Group as a co-lead and to be able to contribute to its work. Let me also express our …

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Third Open Meeting of the Discussion Group-1 on FFD in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond on External Finance, Remittances, Jobs, and Inclusive Growth Agenda, 27 August 2020 Read More »

Remarks by H.E Ambassador Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Group of Friends of Migration Meeting on “Migration in the Time of COVID 19: Migrant Health and Remittances” on 4 June 2020

I thank you, Hon’ble Minister, for joining us today and for your important statement. Ambassador Geraldine, Fellow Co-Chairs, Excellencies, Distinguished Panelists, Dear Colleagues – good afternoon. I thank you for joining us today to discuss about the state of migration in the time of Covid-19 and its impact on migrant health and remittances. We are …

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Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “Upholding the United Nations Charter to maintain International Peace and Security”, 10 January 2020

Mr. President, I congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I also congratulate the new members of the Council and express our deep appreciation to the outgoing members for their commendable work. [Mr. President] Our Constitution mirrors the UN Charter in its unwavering commitment to international peace and security based …

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Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “Upholding the United Nations Charter to maintain International Peace and Security”, 10 January 2020

Mr. President, I congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I also congratulate the new members of the Council and express our deep appreciation to the outgoing members for their commendable work. [Mr. President] Our Constitution mirrors the UN Charter in its unwavering commitment to international peace and security based …

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “The Role of Reconciliation in Maintaining International Peace &Security” on Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Mr. President,   We thank the UK Presidency for organizing this Open Debate on reconciliation for promoting peacebuilding and sustaining peace efforts in the larger context of international peace and security. We also thank the Secretary-General and other briefers for sharing their thoughts and valuable insights on the issue.   Reconciliation has proven to be …

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