The Security Council blocked Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations due to a United States veto on a draft resolution.

The Security Council on 18 April 2024 blocked Palestine’s bid to become a full member of…

A follow-up resolution to combat Islamophobia has been adopted by a majority of 115 votes in the UN General Assembly.

The second Anniversary of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia was commemorated at the United Nations…

UN and partners seek $852.4 million to support Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi hosts.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with other humanitarian partners, today called on the international community to…

We desperately need a just and sustained peace for Ukraine, for Russia and for the world – UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the Munich Security Conference.

Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024  : Calling for a new global order that works for all,…

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Ms. Gwyn Lewis paid a courtesy call on BD Foreign Minister

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Ms. Gwyn Lewis paid a courtesy call on  Foreign Minister Dr.…

The UN Secretary-General congratulated the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud met him today on the sidelines of the Third South Summit…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election and pledged a strong partnership with Bangladesh.

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on…

National Consultation jointly organized by MOFA and UNODC to Develop a Cooperation Framework for Identifying Key Needs and Priority Areas in Tackling Organized Crimes and Challenges

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) jointly organized…

UN regional commission to showcase Asia-Pacific perspectives and success stories at the world’s sustainable development stage.

The convergence of multiple global crises has dialed back much hard-earned progress and sounded the alarm…

Establishment of the Bangladesh Private Sector Working Committee jointly with the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh.

The establishment of the Bangladesh Private Sector Working Committee (BPSWC) was jointly announced on 28 May…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s Message on the International Day of Biological Diversity

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, we reflect on our relationship with humanity’s life-support system.…

Leaders gather at the annual UN policy forum in Bangkok to tackle Asia and the Pacific’s most daunting threat – climate change.

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its 79th…

UN expert to visit Bangladesh to assess the impact of poverty on human rights

UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human Rights Olivier De Schutter will visit Bangladesh to…

Bangladesh unanimously elected to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Bangladesh has been unanimously elected as a member of the Commission on the Status of Women…

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis calls on Foreign Minister, Discussion on possible ways to raise funding for humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees.

UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in Bangladesh Ms. Gwyn Lewis called on Foreign Minister Dr. A K…

UN Secretary-General appoints Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan of Bangladesh as Force Commander in Western Sahara (MINURSO)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Md Fakhrul Ahsan of…

The GCA CEO seeks support from vulnerable countries like Bangladesh to stress the importance of doubling adaptation financing

Dr. Patrick V. Verkooijen, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) called on…

UN experts urge Bangladesh government to end judicial harassment of journalists

UN experts today urged the Bangladesh government to drop the charges against investigative journalist Rozina Islam…

UN in Bangladesh wishes a happy International Mother Language Day in many different languages

In the video published on 21 February on the United Nations Bangladesh’s official Facebook, Twitter, and…

UN Resident Coordinator meets Bangladesh Prime Minister to discuss UN-Bangladesh partnership and Rohingya refugee response

On 20 February, the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, had a courtesy meeting with…