Saturday, 26 September 2026

United Nations

Bangladesh, Pakistan premiers discuss bilateral ties, regional, global issues

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today discussed various aspects of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. The two leaders held the bilateral meeting at the Secretariat B

PM calls for four urgent actions to tackle sea-level rise

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called for four urgent global actions to tackle the growing threat of sea-level rise, including faster and deeper cuts in global emissions, accessible adaptation finance, wider access to climate-smart technologies and stronger international cooperation to address

PM leaves for New York after a stopover in Istanbul

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left here for New Work today to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). "A Turkish Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and other entourage members departed from Istanbul airport at 2.10pm (Turkey time),

PM leaves for US tomorrow, addresses UNGA session on Sept 24

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave Dhaka for US tomorrow and is expected to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) general debate on September 24. "In his address, the premier will outline Bangladesh's renewed democratic journey and the government's positions on

Tarique Rahman set to address UNGA as third member of family

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to become the third member of his family to address the United Nations General Assembly when he is expected to deliver his maiden speech at the 81st session in New York on September 24. His father, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, was the first member of the famil

PM leave for New York on September 21st to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave Dhaka for New York on September 21st to attend the United Nations General Assembly session and will remain in the United States until 26 September, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Sunday. Humaiun Kobir disclosed the details while spea

PM to present new Bangladesh vision at UNGA: Humaiun

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will present Bangladesh's new outlook and future vision before world leaders during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York later this month, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said today. "The prime minister will present Ban

Houthis take control of Bab al-Mandab, raising global energy market concerns

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken full control of Yemen’s strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait and Perim Island in the Red Sea after Saudi-backed government forces withdrew, AFP reported, citing local government officials and eyewitnesses. Houthi fighters are now positioned along the strait’s

Bangladesh takes UNGA chair tomorrow, elevates diplomatic visibility

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is set to assume the presidency of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) tomorrow, marking a defining moment for Bangladesh's diplomacy and enhancing the country's global visibility. The year-long presidency places a Bangladeshi diplomat at

PM to carry 'New Bangladesh' message to UNGA: Humaiun

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will carry the message of a "New Bangladesh" and its progress to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said today. "The Prime Minister will go to the United Nations with the message of the progress of a New Banglade

PM to attend 81st UN General Assembly on September 21

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is expected to travel to New York on September 21 to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to officials at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the schedule remains unchanged, he will later visit San Francisco during the nine-da

Myanmar says it will repatriate 300,000 Rohingya from Bangladesh if security improves

Myanmar has said it will take back nearly 300,000 Rohingya from refugee camps in Bangladesh once the security situation improves, according to a Foreign Ministry statement issued on Saturday. The ministry said the individuals had been identified, after verification, as former residents of western Ra

UN report raises concerns over attempts to establish Al-Qaida cell in Bangladesh

The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern that Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) is attempting to establish active cells or networks in Bangladesh, according to the 38th report of its Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team on Islamic State and Al-Qaida. The report

Govt seeks 3 years extension to LDC graduation preparatory period

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged stronger international support to ensure Bangladesh's smooth, sustainable and stable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category and seeking a three-year extension to the country's graduation preparatory period.

Bangladesh highlights climate resilience, innovation at UN sustainable forum

Bangladesh has highlighted climate resilience, water security, innovation-driven industrialisation and skills development as key priorities for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a UN high-level forum in New York. Prof. Dr. S M Abdul-Awal, Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs) at t

Bangladesh, Vietnam vow stronger security cooperation to combat human trafficking

Bangladesh and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral security cooperation, with a strong focus on combating human trafficking, irregular migration and transnational crime, during a high-level bilateral meeting held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meetin