UN General Assembly
World leaders call for investment in clean energy, developing nations seek help
Speaking at a Global Renewables Summit, Kenyan President William Ruto made the case for investing in renewables in Africa as part of the global pledge made at last year's COP28 summit to triple clean energy capacity by 2030.
World leaders gather at UN as Mideast tensions explode
The gathering of dozens of world leaders, the high point of the diplomatic calendar, comes a day after Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, according to local authorities.
Biden bids farewell to UN, in shadow of Trump
Viewing his presidency as a return from the brink after Republican Trump's four years in the Oval Office, Biden will be trying to make sure his achievements are, in the words of one advisor, "irreversible."
High expectations from Dr Yunus's UNGA trip
Scope for improved relations and collaborations
Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy
For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”
UN General Assembly to debate call for end to Israeli occupation
In response, Arab countries have called for a special session of the assembly just days before dozens of heads of state and government descend on the UN headquarters this month to address the kick off of this year's General Assembly session.
Israel-Palestine Conflict / UN’s commemoration of Nakba and the West’s complicity
This moment serves as a reflection, and a reminder, of the Western complicity in perpetuating the injustice against Palestinians.
Bangladesh abstains from UN vote against Russia
Bangladesh abstained from voting in the UN General Assembly that adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violating international law by invading Ukraine.
Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA for global support
Bangladesh will strongly raise her voice regarding Rohingya repatriation at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly so that Myanmar remains under continued global pressure to take back their citizens.
UNLOCKING THE YOUTH POTENTIAL
On December 17 1999, the UN General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that August 12 be declared International Youth Day.
Bangladesh Lounge inaugurated at UN
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury inaugurates the Bangladesh Lounge at UN General Assembly in New York today.