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Holy Shab-e-Qadr today
Soon the situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts will be calm: Obaidul Quader
KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB
Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family
Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation
1971 Bangladesh genocide: India demands trial against Pakistan army in UN
United Nations, January 27: India has demanded trial against the Pakistani army which was responsible for the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh.
India is happy with Bangladesh's transition from least developed country to developing country
Dhaka, March 6: India is very happy that Bangladesh has been recommended by the United Nations to transition from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to a developing country. However, despite the economic development, they will continue to cooperate with Bangladesh.
Myanmar: ‘World is watching’, UN Special Envoy urges military to refrain from violence
New York: The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has called on the country’s military leadership to refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, amid ongoing protests against the military takeover.
Guterres welcomes conduct of Afghan elections, commends ‘all who braved security concerns to uphold their right to vote’
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the conduct of presidential elections in Afghanistan on 28 September and commended all Afghans “who exercised their democratic voice and upheld their right to vote, braving security concerns”.
UNSC likely to hold closed-door talks on Kashmir today
Islamabad, Aug 16: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) might discuss the Kashmir issue on Friday, days after the Indian government made certain changes in the state, media reports said.
UN Security Council condemns Taliban offensive as a blow against ‘sustainable peace’
New York, Apr 17: The United Nations Security Council has condemned the announcement by Taliban militants in Afghanistan of its spring offensive, saying it will result in more “unnecessary suffering and destruction for the Afghan people”.
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Afghanistan: Short-term emergency can ‘derail’ years of progress, warns UN official
New York, Sept 22: Even though Afghans today have better prospects for a semblance of peace than at any time in the past few years, immediate risks facing the country can seriously jeopardize progress and derail aspirations for a peaceful, secure and prosperous Afghanistan, a senior United Nations official warned on Friday.
‘Time for important decisions,’ head of UN in Afghanistan tells Security Council
New York, Sept 18: With parliamentary elections one month away and a major ministerial conference planned for November in Geneva, the United Nation’s Special Representative for Afghanistan briefed the Security Council on Monday, noting that “preparations are on track” but that many challenges lie ahead, including increased security concerns.
‘More support’ vital to put Afghanistan back on a ‘positive trajectory’ – top UN officials
New York, Sept 11: After four decades of conflict and insecurity, and with elections to be held in the coming months against a backdrop of growing humanitarian need, Afghanistan needs more support than ever to tackle its challenges, said the United Nations humanitarian and refugee chiefs on Monday after a joint two-day visit in the country.
UN condemns ‘heinous’ suicide attack on education centre in Afghanistan
New York: The perpetrators of Wednesday’s “heinous” suicide bombing that killed students at an education centre in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, must be brought to justice, the UN Secretary-General has said.
Death of local UN staffer in latest Afghan suicide attack highlights tragic toll of violence against civilians
New York, Aug 2: The death of a local United Nations staff member in a suicide attack on Wednesday in the city of Jalalabad, has highlighted the tragic and relentless effects of terrorist attacks targeting civilians across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns deadly attack near Kabul airport
New York, July 24: The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack outside Kabul’s airport that reportedly killed and injured scores of civilians.
UN welcomes 'reinvigorated efforts' in Afghanistan's corruption reform agenda
Kabul, May 15: Adopting a new anti-corruption strategy and implementing several initiatives in a broad anti-corruption agenda demonstrate Afghanistan’s commitment to countering corruption, finds a new United Nations report released on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: End attacks on civilians, prosecute perpetrators, says senior UN rights official
New York, May 12: A top United Nations rights official has welcomed the Afghan Government’s “undeniable commitment” to improving an often “dire” human rights record, while also voicing concern over continued attacks on civilians ahead of key elections later in the year.