“We defy dissolution.”-- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Dr. Rashid Askari: On 25 September 1974, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman made a historic speech in the 29th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The speech has made history especially for two reasons. First, it was delivered in Bengali and second, it ushered in fresh ideas and policies to build a brave new world free of economic in...

74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

General Debate74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Address by, Her Excellency Sheikh HasinaHon’ble Prime Minister Government of the People’s Republic of BangladeshThe United Nations, New York, 27 September 2019 Bismillahir Rahmanir RahimMr. President, I would like to congratulate you on your election as the Presiden...

World must take steps to compel Myanmar for Rohingya return: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the world must take all measures to compel Myanmar to create conditions enabling the Rohingyas’ safe, dignified and voluntary repatriation to their ancestral homes. “Rohingya crisis is a formidable challenge for Bangladesh … we want a peaceful and immediate resolution ...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for meaningful local and global partnership to achieve SDGs

Placing emphasis on meaningful partnership and cooperation at the local and global levels to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged the world leaders to stick to their commitments that they had made for the planet and people. “Meaningful partnership and cooperation are equally essential, both at t...

HPM Sheikh Hasina seeks global collaboration for universal health coverage

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said collaboration among countries at regional and global levels is fundamental to accelerate progress in the Universal Health Coverage. “Resource mobilisation to ensure Universal Health Coverage is a fundamental obstacle in many countries. Effective global partnership to formulate healthcare financi...

UN expresses solidarity with Bangladesh's govt

The United Nations (UN) has expressed full solidarity and cooperation with the government and the people of Bangladesh. “The UN is with full solidarity and full cooperation with the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a meeting with the Bangladesh pr...

HPM Sheikh Hasina urges UN to play a role in making a safer digital world

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called the UN to play an effective role in making the digital world safer and continue its work on norm setting for information security. “UN can play a critical role in making the digital world safer. The work on norm-setting in information security should continue,” she said in a statement at a hig...

Myanmar must stop violence in Rakhine immediately and forever: HPM Sheikh Hasina at UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought expeditious UN and global interventions to protect all civilians in Myanmar's Rakhine State irrespective of religion and ethnicity and take effective steps for a permanent solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis. Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday afternoon (this morning in Bang...

PM Sheikh Hasina's address at 70th Session of UNGA

PM Sheikh Hasina's address at 70th Session of UNGA Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Mr. President, Assalamu Alaikum and Good Morning to you all. Let me extend my heartiest felicitations on your election as the President of the 70thsession of the General Assembly. I also appreciate His Excellency Sam Kutesa for his excellent leadership of the Gene...