UN

International Day for Tolerance / A global wake-up call

The idea of dedicating a day to promote harmony and peaceful coexistence—a day that fosters diversity, justice, and understanding across borders, cultures, and beliefs—seems promising in theory.

Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership

Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.

United Nations Day 2024 / The United Nations needs reforms

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.

Zamil Nowshan’s journey to the UN Summit of The Future

Nowshan will be joining the first committee meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late October as a UN Youth Champion for Disarmament of UN Office for Disarmament Affairs.

UN to support Bangladesh reforms

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis tells Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

UN chief says six colleagues killed in Israel strike on Gaza school

UNRWA called it the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident.

UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel over occupation

He cited an opinion released by the UN top court in July that called Israel's occupation illegal and said this situation must be "comprehensively addressed". Israel has rejected the opinion.

Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?

She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.

Human Rights Day / Democracy is in distress

Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

A global wake-up call

The idea of dedicating a day to promote harmony and peaceful coexistence—a day that fosters diversity, justice, and understanding across borders, cultures, and beliefs—seems promising in theory.

October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024

Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership

Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

The United Nations needs reforms

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

Zamil Nowshan’s journey to the UN Summit of The Future

Nowshan will be joining the first committee meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late October as a UN Youth Champion for Disarmament of UN Office for Disarmament Affairs.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

UN to support Bangladesh reforms

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis tells Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

UN chief says six colleagues killed in Israel strike on Gaza school

UNRWA called it the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel over occupation

He cited an opinion released by the UN top court in July that called Israel's occupation illegal and said this situation must be "comprehensively addressed". Israel has rejected the opinion.

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?

She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

Democracy is in distress

Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

UN urges all against violence, harassment

The United Nations has reiterated the call for “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh and urged against harassment and violence in the run-up to the national election