The U.N. Security Council scheduled a meeting Friday at Russia’s request to discuss what Moscow claims are “the military biological activities of the U.S. on the territory of Ukraine,” allegations vehemently denied by the Biden administration. “This is exactly the kind of false flag effort we have warned Russia might initiate
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If Security Council fails, violation of UN charter should go before International Court of Justice
The widening political crisis in Ukraine, which has taken a turn for the worse with the declaration of two new independent states—the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic — is likely to prove once again the ineffectiveness of the 15-member UN Security Council (UNSC). The UN’s most powerful political
Will focus on promoting global solidarity’, says Bangladesh as it wins UN PBC chair
Winning the chairpersonship of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) by Bangladesh is a testament of the international community's trust and confidence in Bangladesh as an important contributor to international peace in some of the most difficult corners of the world, says the Bangladesh government. “We'll put particular focus on promoting
UN projects growth for Bangladesh’s economy amid worldwide decline
Graduation to help brand Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh's graduation to a developing country will help all brand the country in a greater way before the world. "This graduation from the LDC has created many opportunities for Bangladesh. I think it's another milestone in the development journey of Bangladesh. It has created
MonerBondhu wins UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs awards
02Country’s leading mental health care platform, MonerBondhu, is awarded UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards Friday in the Youth Leadership category for their remarkable stories of business resilience, innovation and commitment to improve a range of gender issues, said a press release. As a women-led organization with majority of women staff,
UN adopts Rohingya resolution by consensus
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
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