Chief adviser of the interim government, Prof. Dr. Yunus, has described the alleged looting by elites as “highway robbery” and is demanding that the money “be returned.”
UN to rent property owned by fascist ally Bashundhara
The UN is relocating its agencies in Dhaka to a building complex owned by one of the families accused by Bangladesh's interim government of illegally funneling millions of dollars out of the country, the Financial Times (FT) has learned.
The UN Resident Coordinator's office in Dhaka told the FT that the world body was "very aware" of the allegations against Bashundhara, Sobhan and his family members.
UN Secy-Gen calls for peace, justice as Ramadan begins
As Muslims worldwide prepare to mark the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a call on Thursday for compassion, empathy and generosity, urging people everywhere to embrace their common humanity and work towards a more just and peace...
UN to mobilise int’l community to help B’desh on Rohingya issue
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the UN would continue to mobilise the international community to support Bangladesh as a host to the forcibly displaced Rohingyas.
In a letter to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on February 25, Guterres said he shared the Bangladesh chief adviser's concerns regarding the impact of the Rohingya crisis on Bangladesh and the region, as well as the worsening humanitarian situation in Rakhine.
"I will continue to exercise my good offices, including through my Special Envoy on the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, to
Need a robust, inclusive, and effective UN to maintain global peace
As the United Nations approaches its 80th anniversary, the recent Security Council debate, convened by China, underscores the urgent need for reform in global governance and a renewed commitment to multilateralism. As per a report published in our news portal (https://bdreports24.com/security-council-multilateral-off-ramp-is-essential-guterres/), UN Secretary-General António Guterres aptly highlighted the pressing challenges we face: escalating conflicts, climate crises, and the spectre of nuclear war. These issues demand collective action, yet the path forward remains fraught with division.
Security Council multilateral off-ramp is essential: Guterres
Strengthening international cooperation and delivering on a UN pact that calls for reforming global governance, among other measures, was the focus of debate in the Security Council on Tuesday.
The ministerial-level meeting was convened by China, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month, as the UN prepares to mark its 80th anniversary later this year.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the debate emphasizing that “global solidarity and solutions are needed more than ever” as the climate crisis rages and inequalities and poverty increase.
Flood leads to UN agency providing food relief in BD
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up relief efforts aimed at reaching tens of thousands of Bangladeshis stranded by a spate of flash floods which struck the South Asian country last week.
According to a WFP press release issued earlier this morning, the UN agency is now targeting over 150,000 people in the coastal village of Cox’s Bazar and surrounding areas with over 100 
metric tons of emergency food supplies transported by boat and truck.
Among the food assistance being distributed are vitamin and mineral...
metric tons of emergency food supplies transported by boat and truck.
Among the food assistance being distributed are vitamin and mineral...
