United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Keeping Rohingyas in Bangladesh seemingly a business to some: PM

“It seems that some people are benefitting from the presence of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh,” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said in response to a question during a media briefing.
4 October 2021, 10:52 AM

Seeking Rohingya Solution: PM to place four proposals at UN

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to place four proposals at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) seeking a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis as it is badly affecting Bangladesh.
25 September 2019, 18:00 PM

UNGA adopts Bangladesh’s resolution on culture of peace

Like each year, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted Bangladesh's flagship resolution on the 'Culture of Peace'.
13 December 2018, 04:23 AM

PM returns home from New York

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returns home after wrapping up her weeklong visit to the United States to attend the 73rd UN General Assembly.
1 October 2018, 04:16 AM

UN debut for NZ's 'First Baby'

With a mock security pass that lists her as the "First Baby" of New Zealand, 3-month-old Neve Te Aroha made her United Nations debut on Monday when her mother - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - spoke at a peace summit in the General Assembly.
25 September 2018, 18:00 PM

PM arrives in New York to attend UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaches New York to join the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
24 September 2018, 06:03 AM

Bernicat discusses UNGA, Rohingya issues with foreign secy

Outgoing US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat holds a meeting with Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque where they discussed political and Rohingya issues with special focus on the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
5 September 2018, 06:36 AM

A collective stand by nations despite Trump's threats

The United Nations General Assembly on December 21 passed a resolution rejecting the Trump administration's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
24 December 2017, 18:00 PM

PM undergoes successful gall bladder surgery in Washington

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now in the United States in connection with the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, undergoes a gall bladder operation in Washington.
27 September 2017, 04:21 AM