UN Organ or Entity: Economic and Social Council

I thank you moderator for giving me the floor. I thank the panelists for sharing their valuable insights. Bangladesh, a climate vulnerable country, is facing multiple shocks due to the pandemic. For supporting our critical sectors and the most vulnerable people, our Government has already rolled out a 14.6-billion-dollar stimulus package. Our 8th five-year plan, …

Intervention by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative at the ECOSOC FFD Forum Panel VI: Building the economy of the future that is climate-resilient and aligned with the SDGs on 15 April 2021 Read More »

I thank you Mr. Moderator for giving me the floor. I also thank President of the ECOSOC, Chair of the Development Committee of the WBG, Chair of the IMFC, and President, Trade and Development Board, UNCTAD for their insightful remarks. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed higher expectations on the WB, IMF and other development partners …

Intervention by Mr. Monwar Hossain, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Special High-level Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions, WTO and UNCTAD at the ECOSOC FFDF on “Embracing shared solutions to finance sustainable development in a challenging environment”: Interactive Dialogue with Executive Directors of World Bank and IMF on 13 April 2021  Read More »

 Mr. President, Excellencies, I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s special meeting on a very timely and topical subject. Last year, we witnessed how an unforeseen public health crisis endangered the entire spectrum of our global gains. Going beyond the physical health and economic impacts, the pandemic shook all aspects of the human society. …

  Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the 2021 ECOSOC Special Meeting on “Reimagining Equality: Eliminating racism, xenophobia and discrimination for all in the decade of action of SDGs” Read More »

Theme: Socially just transition towards sustainable development: the role of digital technologies on social development and well-being of all.  I thank you Madame Chair; and I warmly congratulate you and other members of the bureau on your election.  We are in very good hands as the Commission meets in the midst of the pandemic. My …

Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the General Discussion on agenda item 3 (a) at the 59th Commission for Social Development on 09 February 2021 Read More »

I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this important debate.  I the Secretary General, and other speakers for sharing their important perspectives about the UN in the post-COVID world. We are going through extraordinary times; and an unprecedented crisis.  We are seeing how are hard-won gains as charted in the Agenda 2030 are at increasing …

Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the High-Level event of the HLPF on “Multilateralism after COVID 19: what kind of UN do we need at the 75th anniversary?” Friday, 17 July 2020 Read More »

Mr. Chair The Covid-19 pandemic has reminded us yet again of the importance of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in tackling any crisis situation while remaining on track with Agenda 2030.  The digital infrastructure has helped us to remain connected, and to ensure business continuity despite the global lockdown.  At the same time, it has …

Intervention by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima at the HLPF event on Means of implementation to match the scope of the crisis and the breadth of our ambition for 2030: Science, Technology and Innovation, 10 July 2020 Read More »

Thanks, Chairperson We are passing through an unprecedented health, economic and social crisis. The consequences of this would be borne by our peoples and economies for years to come. I will highlight a few issues: First, in many of our countries, SDG implementation plans are put on hold as we are diverting our limited resources …

Statement by Ms. Shanchita Haque, Minister, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum Meeting “Financing A Sustainable Recovery from COVID 19” on 2 June 2020 Read More »

My delegation’s deep appreciation goes to all the panelists. My delegation emphasizes the importance of the regional architecture of the UNDS in carrying out the mandates of the UN. Also, I want to take the opportunity to thank ESCAP for their work in the Asia Pacific region during the pandemic. My delegation thanks SG for …

Remarks by Ms. Shanchita Haque, Minister, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the OAS on the Regional Dimensions on 22 May 2020 Read More »