Friday, 11 September 2026

United Nations

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

Shama urges expanded UNOPS cooperation for women's empowerment

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has urged the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to explore new avenues of cooperation with Bangladesh, with particular emphasis on initiatives that expand opportunities for women and girls and promote their meaningful participatio

BD reaffirms commitment to expanding UN peacekeeping role

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its role and capabilities in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations during a bilateral meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Atul Khare, UN Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The meeting w

World must not let AI 'vibe-code' humanity's future: UN chief

The United Nations chief called Monday for a global governance system to shape artificial intelligence for the good of humanity, warning against allowing the technology itself to "vibe-code" our future. With AI advancing at "runaway speed", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned that "an e

Venezuela faces US$6.7 billion in economic losses from earthquakes, UNDP estimates

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June caused significant human suffering and loss of life, while also severely affecting livelihoods, infrastructure, and essential services. This includes a preliminary estimate of $6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to around 6% of GDP, acc