The United Nations, which has failed to help resolve some of the world’s ongoing and longstanding civil wars and military conflicts—including Palestine, Afghanistan, Yemen, Western Sahara, Myanmar, Syria, and most recently, Ukraine—was rightfully challenged by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his riveting address to the Security Council last April. “Where is
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Depot Fire: UN for joint efforts in addressing “safety deficits” in workplaces
The United Nations has said the tragic accident at the BM Container depot in Chattogram is reminder of the need to work together towards effective industrial and enterprise safety frameworks and their enforcement. The UN in Bangladesh on Monday called upon all parties involved to apply renewed vigor in addressing the
UN deeply troubled by impending development aid cuts by rich nations
The four-month-old Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has triggered a hefty increase in military spending among Western nations and a rise in humanitarian and military assistance to the beleaguered country, is now threatening to undermine the flow of Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the world’s poorer nations. In an advance warning
No real democratic society exists without press freedom: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said they honour the essential work of the media in speaking truth to power, exposing lies, and building strong, resilient institutions and societies. "We call on governments, media organizations and technology companies everywhere to support these crucial efforts," he said in a message marking the
UN council to meet on Russian claim of US labs in Ukraine
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
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,