The United Nations (UN) has adopted a resolution on 'The situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar' by consensus for the first time. "The adoption of the Rohingya resolution, for the first time by consensus, demonstrates the international community's strong resolve to end this crisis", said
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BGMEA asks UNs’ support for sustainable LDC graduation
UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo and BGMEA President Faruque Hassan discussed on various issues including challenges of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the areas where the country needs to focus on for smooth graduation and sustainable development at BGMEA PR office in Dhaka on October 26. They also discussed the
UN must reflect the voice of every nation: FM
Communal Violence: UN, AI condemn attacks on Hindus
Responding to the violent attacks on Hindu minority households and temples in Bangladesh, , The United Nations and Amnesty International expressed concerns over the ongoing violence. The called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure an impartial inquiry into the recent attacks on people of the Hindu community in the
Crucial MoU on UN’s operational engagement in Bhasan Char signed
Bangladesh and the United Nations (UN) signed a formal document Saturday, ending a long wait for a much-sought UN engagement at Bhasan Char on the humanitarian front to support the Rohingyas there. Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohsin and UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, signed the
140 Bangladesh Policemen get UN Peacekeeping Medal
As many as 140 members of Bangladesh Police working with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) have been awarded the UN Medal for their outstanding contribution to the global peacekeeping operations. The medal was presented to the Bangladesh cops at the MINUSMA headquarters on September 21, where
Afghanistan, led by an insurgent group, aims to capture a coveted seat at UN
Dhaka seeks UN steps for peace in Afghanistan
Bangladesh has called upon United Nations (UN) to take concrete steps for establishing and sustaining peace in Afghanistan through inclusive political dialogue. "An Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive political dialogue anchored on national sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for establishing and sustaining peace in Afghanistan", said Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the
UN calls for arms embargo on Myanmar
The UN has issued a rare call to halt to arms sales to Myanmar in response to this year's violent military coup. The General Assembly Friday adopted a resolution condemning the military junta, which overthrew the country's elected government in February. The UN also called for the release of political detainees, such
FM seeks UN roadmap for Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has sought a clear roadmap from the United Nations for repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar. "We provided shelter to the Rohingyas out of humanitarian consideration. However, the solution to the crisis lies in their safe and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar, which couldn't even be commenced in the last four