Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan today discussed ways to further strengthen the friendly and mutually beneficial relations between Bangladesh and the UAE. The meeting was held at the UAE Mission in New York this afternoon, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, trade and investment, economic partnership, manpower and regional and international issues of mutual interest. The prime minister laid emphasis on further expanding and making more effective…
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The meeting was held at Hotel Grand Hyatt in New York on Friday afternoon local time, said Prime Minister’s Assistant Press Secretary K M Nazmul Haque. The meeting covered issues of mutual interest, with both sides exchanging views on matters related to human rights and other areas of common concern, he added.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud today discussed economic cooperation between the two countries and the potential for expanding Saudi investment in Bangladesh. The meeting was held at the UN Bilateral Booth (GAL-7) at the United Nations Headquarters in the afternoon local time on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said PM’s Assistant Press Secretary KM Nazmul Haque. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, trade and investment, manpower, development cooperation and regional and international issues of mutual interest.…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today left New York for home after winding up a five-day visit packed with high-level engagements, including his maiden address to the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly where he placed Bangladesh’s aspirations and priorities before the global community. “An Emirates flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and members of his entourage departed John F Kennedy International Airport at 11:30pm (New York time) for Dhaka via Dubai,” Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly told BSS. The flight is scheduled to reach Dubai at 8:00pm on September 26 and depart…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York. Following is the full text of his speech: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Mr. President, I congratulate you on your election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. We assure you of our full support during your tenure as President. At the same time, I thank the outgoing President, Madam Annalena Baerbock, for her able leadership. Let me begin by paying my deepest respects to all the martyred freedom fighters of Bangladesh. I respectfully…
Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue has called for unity beyond political and community differences to ensure peace, harmony and sustainable development in the hilly region. He made the call during separate exchange meetings on Thursday on the occasion of his first official visit to Naikhongchhari upazila in Bandarban. During his daylong visit, the minister met representatives of the upazila administration, law enforcement agencies, religious communities, political leaders and local stakeholders. Describing Naikhongchhari as geographically and strategically sensitive, Sa Ching Prue stressed stronger coordination among the administration, law enforcement agencies and local people to ensure public safety,…
Bangladesh has called for stronger global action at the upcoming COP31 on climate justice, climate finance and adaptation support, stressing that countries like Bangladesh contribute little to global carbon emissions but bear severe impacts of climate change. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made the call while addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly here today, highlighting Bangladesh’s vulnerability to climate change and the need for greater international support to help vulnerable countries build resilience. “Bangladesh expects stronger global action at COP31 on climate justice, climate finance and adaptation support,” he said. The prime minister said Bangladesh is one…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today reaffirmed Bangladesh’s support for all United Nations initiatives aimed at establishing global humanity and world peace, calling for resolving conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy and mutual cooperation. “Today, I reaffirm Bangladesh’s support for any initiative of the United Nations aimed at establishing global humanity and world peace,” he said while addressing the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters here. The Prime Minister said human-made conflicts had created unrest in many countries, resulting in large-scale displacement and humanitarian crises, while wars and conflicts were also putting severe…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the only solution to the Rohingya crisis is the safe return of the displaced Rohingya population to their homeland in Myanmar, calling for firm and effective support from the United Nations and the international community for a lasting solution. “The only solution to this problem is the safe return of the displaced Rohingya population to their homeland, Myanmar,”he said while addressing the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly here. The Prime Minister said, “For more than nine years, Bangladesh has been providing shelter to more than 1.2 million…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today pledged to establish a prosperous, self-reliant and welfare-oriented democratic Bangladesh by ensuring political and economic empowerment of the people and creating equal opportunities for all. “We want to establish a prosperous, self-reliant, welfare-oriented democratic state where everyone, irrespective of political affiliation, religion or race, can live without anxiety and in safety, with equal rights, respect and dignity,” he said. The Prime Minister was addressing the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters here. He said the government was working to establish a safe and stable Bangladesh…
