United Nations (UN)

Brown University accords honour to PM for community clinic

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded a special honour by Brown University yesterday as the United Nations recognised her community clinic model to reach healthcare services to Bangladeshis' doorsteps

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day

Tighten security at the Rohingya camps

Authorities must neutralise the security threats and address the concerns of camp-dwellers

How will Zelensky’s US visit affect the war in Ukraine?

Wearing olive green battlefield attire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the US joint session of the Congress on December 21, 2022.

Global population reaching 8 billion: ‘An occasion to celebrate diversity’

A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.

COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance

Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.

World population to hit 8 billion in November: UN

The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on Nov 15, the UN forecast on Monday (July 11) in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023.

Journalists shouldn’t be jailed for “what they write”: UN chief’s spokesman on Zubair’s arrest in India

Journalists should not be jailed for “what they write, what they tweet and what they say” and it is important that people be allowed to express themselves freely without the threat of any harassment, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said.

Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

Brown University accords honour to PM for community clinic

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded a special honour by Brown University yesterday as the United Nations recognised her community clinic model to reach healthcare services to Bangladeshis' doorsteps

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Tighten security at the Rohingya camps

Authorities must neutralise the security threats and address the concerns of camp-dwellers

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

How will Zelensky’s US visit affect the war in Ukraine?

Wearing olive green battlefield attire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the US joint session of the Congress on December 21, 2022.

November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022

Global population reaching 8 billion: ‘An occasion to celebrate diversity’

A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.

November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022

COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance

Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.

July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022

World population to hit 8 billion in November: UN

The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on Nov 15, the UN forecast on Monday (July 11) in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023.

June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022

Journalists shouldn’t be jailed for “what they write”: UN chief’s spokesman on Zubair’s arrest in India

Journalists should not be jailed for “what they write, what they tweet and what they say” and it is important that people be allowed to express themselves freely without the threat of any harassment, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said.

May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022

Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.

October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020

Bangladeshi female police peacekeepers tasked with Congo airport security

The female peacekeepers of Bangladesh Police have been given the responsibility to ensure security at Congo’s Monusco Airport run by the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission.