United Nations

UN eyes major overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows

It terms "suggestions" that would consolidate dozens of UN agencies into four primary departments: peace and security, humanitarian affairs, sustainable development, and human rights.

UN says former Bangladesh govt behind 'possible crimes against humanity'

UN estimates that "as many as 1,400 people may have been killed" in that 45-day time period, while thousands were injured

Trump now criticises UN saying 'it is not being well run'

The UN pushed back against Trump's remarks.

Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid

The United Nations says that, at best, it will be able to raise enough money to help about 60% of the 307 million people it predicts will need humanitarian aid next year

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released after death sentence overturned

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi was released from prison on Dec. 1 after completing a one-year sentence for speaking out against the Iranian regime, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported early on Monday.

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.

France hijab bans in sports 'discriminatory': UN experts

United Nations rights experts on Monday slammed decisions in France barring women and girls who wear the Muslim headscarf from sports competitions as "discriminatory", demanding they be reversed.

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 warns of 'unacceptable' level of violence against aid workers

And it warned that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is potentially fueling even higher numbers of such deaths this year.

October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015

Migrant surge hits Greece, UN approves action on smugglers

Greece was hit by a huge new surge in migrants as the United Nations approved a European seize-and-destroy military operation against people smugglers in the Mediterranean.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

PM promises hunger-free livable Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dedicates the Champions of the Earth award to the people of the country.

October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015

PM to brief media on UN visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a press briefing tomorrow morning at her official residence Gono Bhaban about the outcome of her USA visit.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

Fighting terrorism

We endorse the Prime Minister's call for global unity against terrorism during her speech at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and through this column, reinforce the urgent necessity for countries around the world to come together to confront extremism of all forms for a peaceful and tolerant world.

October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015

PM seeks global unity to address terrorism, extremism

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks global unity to address terrorism, extremism in her speech at 70th session of United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

Raul Castro calls for US to lift trade embargo

Cuban President Raul Castro has told the UN that normal relations with the US will only be possible if America takes a number of measures including the abolition of its trade embargo.

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

Hasina receives Champions of the Earth award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received UN's highest environmental accolade – Champions of the Earth – in recognition of Bangladesh's far-reaching initiatives to address climate change.

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

SDGs belong to everyone

A key area Bangladesh can already begin working on is preparing an institutional arrangement that reflects the integrated approach necessary to implement the SDGs.

September 27, 2015
September 27, 2015

China pledges $2bn for developing world

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to establish a $2bn (£1.3bn) fund to assist developing countries and to significantly increase investment.

September 27, 2015
September 27, 2015

Iran denounces Saudi Arabia over hajj, demands apology

Iran demands an apology from Saudi Arabia over the deaths of 769 people at the hajj pilgrimage, accusing its rival of seeking to evade blame.