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UN commends Bangladesh’s contribution to peacekeeping missions
Oct 9, 2024Bangladesh has been recognized by the United Nations (UN) for its contributions to various peacekeeping operations around the globe. The praise was expressed during a bilateral meeting between UN Assistant Secretary General for Middle East, Asia,... -
UN council backs Guterres after Israel deems him ‘persona non grata’
Oct 4, 2024On Thursday, the UN Security Council affirmed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s unwavering support, following Israel’s declaration that he was “persona non grata” for delaying the denunciation of Iran’s ballistic missile assault. Without identifying Israel, the council’s five... -
UN launches humanitarian appeal of $134mn for Bangladesh’s disaster-affected communities
Sep 30, 2024In order to give immediate aid and support to communities impacted by the ongoing and intensifying storms and monsoonal floods in Bangladesh, the United Nations (UN) and its partners have issued a humanitarian appeal for US$... -
UN chief backs Lebanon ceasefire plan
Sep 29, 2024In addition to endorsing a combined US-French plan for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a warning that the area might be dragged into a “abyss” by the fallout from Israel’s Gaza... -
Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
Sep 28, 2024Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s anticipated speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, Israel rejected a request by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and promised to continue fighting Hezbollah militants “until victory”.... -
Yunus urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh
Sep 27, 2024Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh to help meet its people’s quest for democracy, rule of law, equality and prosperity so that it can emerge... -
Urgent need for climate-friendly aircon: UN report
Sep 26, 2024A United Nations report released on Wednesday suggests that unless sustainable solutions are given priority, the surge in demand for cooling systems in emerging nations could exacerbate climate change. According to the UN Environment Agency (UNEP)... -
Bangladesh committed to UN’s endeavors for peace: foreign adviser
Sep 26, 2024Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to the UN’s collective efforts for peace under the leadership of Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. “Bangladesh, led by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus,... -
UK foreign minister Lammy seeks ‘strongest position’ for Ukraine
Sep 26, 2024Ahead of the winter, British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated on Tuesday that his goal was to place Ukraine in the “strongest position” possible in its conflict with Russia. While denying that London would permit Ukraine... -
Biden warns at UN against ‘full-scale war’ over Lebanon
Sep 26, 2024As hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah intensified and the UN chief warned of a “on the brink,” US President Joe Biden urged world leaders to avert a “full-scale war” over Lebanon on Tuesday. The UN General...
