UN Organ or Entity: First Committee

Statement by His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons under agenda item 10: General Exchange of Views, 28 November 2023, UNHQs

Mr. President [Mr. Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez (Mexico)], Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon. Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption as the President of the Second Meeting of the State Parties to the TPNW. My delegation commends you and your team, in stewarding our efforts for …

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Statement by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the Plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council, 16 November 2023, GA Hall

Mr. President, Thank you for convening this annual debate, specially at a time, when we have, to our collective dismay, revealed the Security Council’s glaring ineffectiveness in maintaining international peace and security. Allow me to begin by commending Ambassador Alexander Marschik, Permanent Representative of Austria, and Ambassador Tareq M. A. M. Albanai, Permanent Representative of …

Statement by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York at the Plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council, 16 November 2023, GA Hall Read More »

Statement by Mr. Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations, Thematic Debate: “Regional Disarmament and Security”, First Committee 78th Session United Nations General, 25 October 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to share our national position:   Mr. Chair, Regional disarmament serves as a cornerstone for global peace. It is a critical step towards preventing conflicts, mitigating the devastating consequences of wars, and advancing …

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Statement by Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN, Thematic Debate: “Disarmament Machinery”, First Committee 78th Session United Nations General, 25 October 2023

Mr. Chair, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). We wish to add the following remarks in our national capacity. Bangladesh stands as a steadfast advocate for multilateralism in the quest for general and complete disarmament. Given the intricate security challenges prevailing in today’s world, we …

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Statement by H.E. Muhammad A. Muhith Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, New York, Thematic Debate: “Other Disarmament Measures and International Security”, First Committee 78th Session United Nations General, 24 October 2023

Mr. Chair, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to share our national position. Mr. Chair, The changing global security landscape, driven by fast-evolving technologies, undeniably emphasizes the necessity for diverse disarmament measures beyond conventional frameworks. The rapid advancement of technology, particularly in the …

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Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, Thematic Debate: “Conventional Weapons”, First Committee 78th Session United Nations General, 23 October 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to share our national position.   Mr. Chair, We join others in expressing our grave concern about the increasing loss of innocent lives due to the unauthorized use of various conventional weapons worldwide. …

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Statement by H.E. Muhammad A. Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, Thematic Debate: “Outer Space (disarmament aspects)”, First Committee 78th UNGA, 19 October 2023

Mr. Chair, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to speak our national position. Bangladesh firmly believes that access to outer space is an inalienable right of all States and recognize outer space as a global common for the entire humanity beyond the jurisdiction …

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Statement by H.E. Muhammad A. Muhith, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, Thematic Debate: “Other Weapons of Mass Destruction”, First Committee 78th Session United Nations General, 17 October 2023

Mr. Chair, Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to share our national position. In line with our unwavering commitment to general and complete disarmament, Bangladesh remains a fervent advocate for the complete elimination of all forms of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), whether …

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Statement by Md. Rafiqul Alam Molla, Counsellor of Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations to the UN, thematic Debate: “Nuclear Weapons”, First Committee 78th Session United Nations General, 16 October 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of NAM. Allow me to share our national position. Nuclear weapons continue to pose the most significant threat to humanity, and the consequences of their use are catastrophic. Our present and future generations live under the constant shadow of nuclear …

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Statement by Mr. Toufiq Islam Shatil, CDA, a.i. and Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the General Debate of the First Committee of the 78th UNGA, 03 October 2023

Mr. Chair, I warmly congratulate you and Members of the Bureau on your election.  We are confident that under your able stewardship, we will have a productive session. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement delivered by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Allow me to share our national position. Arising from the ashes …

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