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Speaking at the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment in New York yesterday (17 June), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to humanitarian principles. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh calls for stronger humanitarian action, greater role for women in peacebuilding at UN forum

The state minister urged the international community to maintain sustained support for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.

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Shama off to US to attend UN humanitarian meeting

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Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN

Accepting different voices not a weakness; it's part of how democratic institutions become stronger: Stefan Liller 

Accepting different voices not a weakness; it's part of how democratic institutions become stronger: Stefan Liller 

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Cutting Rohingya assistance could have severe, costly consequences: UNHCR

Cracks run through a partially dried-up river bed. Photo: REUTERS

UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness

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Next 5 years likely to be hottest on record, warns UN

The United Nations Women on Sunday expressed concern with the Election Commission (EC) over the low participation of women in the 13th parliamentary election held on February 12 last. Photo: UNB

UN Women raises concern with EC over low female participation in February election

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Bangladesh calls for stronger global cooperation on safe migration at UN forum

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UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

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Bangladesh not fully prepared for post-LDC smooth transition: UN assessment report

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is speaking at a reception in New York as the chief guest. Photo: UNB

Bangladesh achieved remarkable socio-economic progress in 5 decades: Khalilur

An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, 11 March 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Bangladesh calls for lawful navigation, dialogue to resolve Middle East crisis