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
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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
Dhaka urges UN to take measures to resolve Rohingya crisis
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the United Nations to take immediate steps to resolve the Rohingya crisis and help these displaced people return to their place of origin in Rakhine State with dignity. The Foreign Minister also recalled the efforts of the international community, including the General Assembly
UNSC Meets on Israel but US Blocks Statement
The UN Security Council Wednesday held another emergency meeting on the worsening hostilities between Israel and Palestinians, again without agreeing on a joint statement due to United States opposition stand called as Israel's key ally, according to diplomats. The United States witnessed the Security Council meeting as a sufficient show of
Commit to restoring planet: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated that recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is a chance to set the world on a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable path. "Let us all commit to the hard work of restoring our planet and making peace with nature," he said in a message marking International Mother
Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers
The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the United Nations and the international community following the Feb. 1 coup, with many calling for sanctions and some urging the U.N. to send peacekeepers to stop the killings of peaceful protesters seeking a return to democracy, the top U.N. official in