Language: English

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Arria-formula Meeting on the Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Peace and Security, 17 May 2021

Mr. President, I thank the Permanent Missions of China, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, and the UAE for organizing this event. I also thank the briefers for their valuable insights on this important topic. Human history is replete with new innovations and rapid technological change. Yet the emerging technologies led by the 4IR are significantly …

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Arria-formula Meeting on the Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Peace and Security, 17 May 2021 Read More »

Bangladesh urges the UN Security Council to address the Palestinian issue

Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen said that Bangladesh believes in a comprehensive and durable solution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quarter Road Map. He said that as the principal organ of the UN charged with ensuring international peace and security, the UN …

Bangladesh urges the UN Security Council to address the Palestinian issue Read More »

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East including the question of Palestine, 16 May 2021

Mr. President, Let me begin by thanking you, and the other cosponsoring members of the Security Council, for convening today’s open debate. I also thank the Secretary General and the Special Coordinator for their informative briefing. The latest ongoing outbreak of violence and the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, is grave, …

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East including the question of Palestine, 16 May 2021 Read More »

Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the virtual briefing on the Petersburg Climate Dialogue 2021: Results, momentum, and next steps on the way to COP26, 10 May 2021

Thank you, Christoph, Barbara for convening us today. I thank Minister Schulze, COP26 Minister/President-designate Alok Sharma, and DSG Amina Mohammed for their comprehensive updates on the Petersburg Climate Dialogue. We are very encouraged by the renewed political momentum at the dialogue to advance our fight against climate change; and to hear now the Ministers and …

Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the virtual briefing on the Petersburg Climate Dialogue 2021: Results, momentum, and next steps on the way to COP26, 10 May 2021 Read More »

Bangladesh strongly condemns Israeli violence

Bangladesh strongly condemns the attacks of terrorist nature and violence unleashed on the innocent devotees and civilians at Al Aksa mosque compound , the evictions of Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood and transfer of civilian population into occupied territories by the occupying Israeli forces which exposes the severe violation of Humanitarian norms , …

Bangladesh strongly condemns Israeli violence Read More »

Statement by Mr. Fahmid Farhan, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN at Session 2: Effective paths towards the SDGs: STI for ending poverty and hunger, enhancing human well-being and building resilience, STI Forum Monday, 04 May 2021

I thank you, Chair for organizing this timely event. Let me also thank the moderator and the eminent panelists for sharing valuable information regarding the contribution of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in ending poverty and hunger and thus leading to greater welfare for the humankind. STI offers unique opportunities for the developing and vulnerable …

Statement by Mr. Fahmid Farhan, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN at Session 2: Effective paths towards the SDGs: STI for ending poverty and hunger, enhancing human well-being and building resilience, STI Forum Monday, 04 May 2021 Read More »

Statement by Mr. Md. Monwar Hossain, PhD, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN at the 2021 Partnership Forum of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Monday, 03 May 2021

I thank you, Madam Moderator. I appreciate all the Panelists for their insightful presentations. Let me also thank the ECOSOC for organizing this event at a time when the global community is suffering from the double onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic and the climate change. The implementation of the transformative and ambitious 2030 Agenda recognizes the …

Statement by Mr. Md. Monwar Hossain, PhD, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN at the 2021 Partnership Forum of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Monday, 03 May 2021 Read More »

Statement by H.E. Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the High-level Thematic Debate on Digital Cooperation and Connectivity, 27 April 2021

Thank you for inviting me to speak on the theme – “Whole of Society Approaches to End Digital Divide”. The Founding Father of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman envisioned an equitable, poverty free, hunger free, developed Bangladesh and his philosophy has been the cornerstone of the development philosophy of Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina which …

Statement by H.E. Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at the High-level Thematic Debate on Digital Cooperation and Connectivity, 27 April 2021 Read More »