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I thank you, Madam President. I thank Mr. Dainhi for presenting a comprehensive report.  I wish ED Faremo a speedy recovery. Amidst the pandemic, the UNOPS staff globally have been doing a remarkable job.  Our deep appreciation to them; and my tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty; my deepest …

Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the 1st Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS for Opening of the UNOPS segment 2021 on 04 February 2021 Read More »

I thank you, Madame President. I also thank, Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, for her comprehensive briefing on UNFPA’s global activities, especially on its responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNFPA has been an important development partner for Bangladesh since 1974.  It has contributed significantly to mainstream population management as one of the fundamental pillars of …

Statement by Mr. Iqbal Abdullah Harun, Economic Minister at the 1st Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS for 2021 Opening of the UNFPA segment (New York, 03 February 2021 10:00-13:00 hrs) Read More »

I thank you Madam President for giving me the floor. I also thank Mr.  Segone and Madame Keita for their presentations. We highly value the role of south-south and triangular cooperation as a driver of sustainable development. We welcome the report of the UNFPA’s Evaluation office as well as the management response on its approach …

Intervention by Mr. Nirupam Dev Nath, Counsellor at the Formative evaluation of UNFPA support to South-South and triangular cooperation, First Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board, 03 February 2021 Read More »

I thank you Madam President for giving me the floor. Let me also take this opportunity to thank the Independent Evaluation office for its report on UNDP’s performance in helping program countries adapt to climate change. And we appreciate UNDP’s comprehensive response to the report. I would have two specific questions: First, the evaluation report …

Statement by Mr. Nirupam Dev Nath, Counsellor at First Regular Session of UNDP Executive Board on the segment titled  ‘Evaluation of UNDP support to climate change adaptation, and management responses’ , 02 February 2021 Read More »

I thank you, Madam President. Mr. Steiner, I thank you for your comprehensive report, and for your strong leadership of UNDP during this challenging period. Bangladesh greatly values its strong partnership with the UNDP. Amidst the pandemic crisis, you delivered innovative solutions to pressing challenges.  My thanks and tribute to all UNDP frontline staff globally …

Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the 1st Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS for 2021 in the Interactive dialogue with UNDP Administrator on 02 February 2021 Read More »

Excellencies, Mr. Steiner, Thank you very much for your active contribution to today’s dialogue.  It was very useful to have this exchange and to know our priorities.  I thank you, Mr. Steiner, for your efforts, as well as that of your colleagues to reach out and engage with us in preparation for the upcoming Session.  …

Closing remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN and Vice-President, APG, UNDP at the Informal virtual meeting with the Group of Asia-Pacific States Co-hosted by  Bangladesh Mission and the UNDP on 29 January 2021 Read More »

Excellencies, Mr. Steiner, Ms. Wignaraja, Distinguished Colleagues, Good morning to you all. I thank you for joining us today for this informal virtual meeting of the PRs of the Asia-Pacific Group with the UNDP Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner. We thank you, Mr. Steiner, for reaching out to meet with our Group and to share your …

Opening Remarks by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN and UNDP Vice President at the informal virtual meeting with the Group of Asia-Pacific States Co-hosted by  Bangladesh Mission and UNDP on Friday, 29 January  Read More »

Distinguished Members of the Panel Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Dear Friends. A very good morning to you all. I thank the Arakan Rohingya Council for organizing today’s commemorative event; and for giving me this opportunity to join today’s distinguished panel to share a few thoughts. Mr. Solicitor General, thank you for reiterating Gambia’s and Minister Jallow’s …

Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the virtual event organized by Arakan Rohingya Council to mark the first anniversary of ICJ ruling against Myanmar 21 January 2021 Read More »

Thank you Ambassador Cho Hyun, for convening today’s meeting.  I thank you for outlining the priorities for the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial, and for reiterating your Government’s commitment to ensure a productive ministerial meeting. I also thank USG La Croix for joining us this morning, and for sharing his insights from the ground. We take note …

Statement by Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Co-Chair’s Meeting on the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial, 21 December 2020  Read More »