UN Organ or Entity: Economic and Social Council

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 »

I thank you, Mr. President. We welcome this opportunity for an exchange with the RCs and UNCTs at a time when Covid-19 is having devastating impacts on our lives and our economies. We commend the RCs and UNCTs who are at the frontline in managing the UN’s response and recovery efforts with timely measures and …

Statement of H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York in the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment – Dialogues with the RCs and UNCTS on 21 May 2020 Read More »

I thank you Mr. President. We welcome this opportunity for an exchange with the RCs and UNCTs at a time when Covid-19 is having devastating impacts on our lives and our economies. We commend the RCs and UNCTs who are at the frontline in managing the UN’s response and recovery efforts with timely measures and …

Statement of H.E. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York in the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment – Dialogues with the RCs and UNCTS on 21 May 2020 Read More »

Statement delivered at the General Debate of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the High-Level Segment of the ECOSOC by H.E. A H M Mustafa Kamal, Hon’ble Minister of Planning of Bangladesh on behalf of the least developed countries UNHQs, 18 July 2017 President of ECOSOC Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the …

Statement delivered at the General Debate of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the High-Level Segment of the ECOSOC by H.E. A H M Mustafa Kamal, Hon’ble Minister of Planning of Bangladesh on behalf of the least developed countries UNHQs, 18 July 2017 Read More »

Statement delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh Mr. Tareq Md. Ariful Islam at the Special Meeting of ECOSOC on “Innovations for Infrastructure Development and Promoting Sustainable Industrialization” on behalf of the LDC Group (UNHQs, New York, 31 May 2017) Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, I have the honor to deliver the statement on behalf …

Statement delivered by Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh Mr. Tareq Md. Ariful Islam at the Special Meeting of ECOSOC on “Innovations for Infrastructure Development and Promoting Sustainable Industrialization” on behalf of the LDC Group (UNHQs, New York, 31 May 2017) Read More »

Statement delivered by Ms. Sultana Afroze, Additional Secretary, Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh on behalf of LDCs in the ECOSOC Forum for Financing for Development Forum Follow up Trusteeship Council, UNHQ, New York, 23 May 2017   Thank you, Mr. President I deliver this statement on behalf of the 48 least developed …

Statement delivered by Ms. Sultana Afroze, Additional Secretary, Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh on behalf of LDCs in the ECOSOC Forum for Financing for Development Forum Follow up Trusteeship Council, UNHQ, New York, 23 May 2017 Read More »

Statement on behalf of the Group of Least Developed Countries by Bangladesh at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Partnership Forum 2017 on “Partnerships for Promoting Opportunities, Increased Prosperity and Sustainable Development for All” (New York, 5 April 2017) Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of …

Statement on behalf of the Group of Least Developed Countries by Bangladesh at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Partnership Forum 2017 on “Partnerships for Promoting Opportunities, Increased Prosperity and Sustainable Development for All” (New York, 5 April 2017) Read More »