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Brown University accords honour to PM for community clinic
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded a special honour by Brown University yesterday as the United Nations recognised her community clinic model to reach healthcare services to Bangladeshis' doorsteps
United in diversity
The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day
Tighten security at the Rohingya camps
Authorities must neutralise the security threats and address the concerns of camp-dwellers
How will Zelensky’s US visit affect the war in Ukraine?
Wearing olive green battlefield attire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the US joint session of the Congress on December 21, 2022.
Global population reaching 8 billion: ‘An occasion to celebrate diversity’
A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.
COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance
Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.
World population to hit 8 billion in November: UN
The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on Nov 15, the UN forecast on Monday (July 11) in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023.
Journalists shouldn’t be jailed for “what they write”: UN chief’s spokesman on Zubair’s arrest in India
Journalists should not be jailed for “what they write, what they tweet and what they say” and it is important that people be allowed to express themselves freely without the threat of any harassment, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said.
Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.
Dhaka seeks fortified UN partnership to keep development on track
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought strong partnership with the United Nations as he feared that Covid-19 may impede the progresses in the area of SDG achievements and the country’s graduation trajectory from LDC status.
UN urged by own staff to look at its climate footprint
Close to 2,000 United Nations employees have called for the global body to reduce its carbon footprint, including through curbs on their own diplomatic perks like business-class flights and travel handouts, a letter obtained by Reuters shows.
Record 70.8 million people displaced at end of 2018: UN
More than 70 million people were counted last year as displaced from their homes, a record that underestimates the real number of refugees and asylum seekers, the UN says.
‘Help Bangladesh reach desired level of disability inclusion’
Bangladesh has urged the development partners to help the country reach its desired level of disability inclusion.
Bangladesh informs UN of Myanmar's non-cooperation on Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has shared the existing problems regarding the Rohingya issue with the UN and informed it about Myanmar's non-cooperation in starting the repatriation.
One-third of UN workers say sexually harassed in past 2yrs
One third of UN staff and contractors experienced sexual harassment in the past two years, according to a report released by the United Nations.
Rakhine State: UN calls for unimpeded aid access
The United Nations (UN) calls on the Myanmar government to allow “rapid and unimpeded” humanitarian access to Rakhine State, where fighting between government troops and autonomy-seeking rebels has displaced thousands of people.
Bangladesh Polls: UN closely observing situation
The United Nations has said it is closely following the situation ahead of the upcoming general election in Bangladesh scheduled for December 30.
Time to reverse trend of impunity
UN human rights experts have strongly urged states to take firm steps to ensure accountability for violence and attacks against journalists, and reversing and resisting the trend of impunity.
UN for inclusive polls
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed hope that the next general election in Bangladesh would be a participatory one.