UNGA

Khalilur Rahman to take charge as UNGA president today

He will chair the first plenary meeting of the 81st UNGA session at 1:00am Wednesday
8 September 2026

Return stolen assets to the rightful owners

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the international community to adopt and enforce strong global regulations to prevent the plunder of resources from developing countries and to ensure their return when stolen.
26 September 2025

Yunus introduces political leaders with top US companies

The chief adviser called upon US firms to invest more in Bangladesh, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said after the event in New York
25 September 2025

Yunus seeks WB support to upgrade Ctg port

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the World Bank to assist in modernising the Chittagong Port and recovering stolen funds.
24 September 2025

Trump at UN: Bluster over balance

For his part, Trump did not disappoint
24 September 2025

Bangladesh set for most transparent election, Yunus tells global leaders

He expressed the hope that international observers would be present to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in Bangladesh
24 September 2025

Yunus seeks WTO support for smooth LDC graduation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to provide full support to ensure a smooth transition for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
23 September 2025
21 September 2025

Let’s make Yunus’s Mandela moment count

Our past leaders would struggle to get any sort of audience with any of the major world leaders.
3 October 2024

Bangladesh at UNGA 2024: Glitter, gold, and ground reality

Bangladesh desperately needed global attention to reap gold out of this moment of change.
2 October 2024

Help Bangladesh in its quest for democracy

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged the international community to engage with a new Bangladesh that aims to ensure freedom and democracy for all.
27 September 2024

Help build a new Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought support from foreign friends for Bangladesh’s new journey towards a happy and prosperous future.
25 September 2024

Yunus set for busy day at UNGA

Prof Yunus will attend the reception by the US president at 5:30pm local time
25 September 2024

Rohingya crisis: Yunus seeks global attention, shares 3 proposals

"We must pay attention," Yunus said at a high-level discussion on the Rohingya crisis held on the sidelines of UN General Assembly
25 September 2024

Rohingya Crisis: US encourages Bangladesh to continue working with ASEAN

"The international community cannot let Bangladesh shoulder this enormous responsibility alone," Uzra Zeya said at the high-level UNGA side event on Rohingya crisis
25 September 2024

Biden offers full US support to Yunus-led govt

US President Joe Biden has offered his country’s full support to the interim government of Bangladesh during his rare bilateral meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
24 September 2024

Touhid meets Jaishankar, talks about better ties

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain discussed issues of mutual interest with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday evening in New York.
24 September 2024
24 September 2024

High expectations from Dr Yunus's UNGA trip

Scope for improved relations and collaborations
23 September 2024

Yunus off to New York to attend 79th UNGA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka for New York this morning to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
23 September 2024