Bangladesh remains committed to UN goals

 The UN Day was observed in Bangladesh on October 24th through day-long events organised by the UN Country Team in Bangladesh, and other agencies. The day was observed with a function commemorating the United Nations Day at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka. Bangladesh Government’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, while addressing the inaugural event, reaffirmed that Bangladesh remains unswervingly committed to the goals and aspirations enshrined in the charter of the United Nations. He said this while addressing the gathering as chief guest on the event. 

Mentioning about the role of Bangladesh on UN peacekeeping missions, Mr Iftekhar said, “Our soldiers and policemen are serving the cause of peace in distant trouble spots all  over  the world.” He also laid emphasis on the leadership role of Bangladesh in social and economic issues including climate change, poverty alleviation, women’s empowerment and micro-credit.

He said upon his request as chairman of the least developed countries, UN secretary- general Ban Ki-moon had set up a task force recently to address the food security issue.
He thanked the secretary-general for this and appreciated the fact that the task force has already submitted a comprehensive report for action.

He expressed his confidence that “the UN would stand by Bangladesh as we strive to realise the fruition of our dreams with the path of our destiny lit by the torch of hope.”

UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh,  Ms. Renata Lok Dessallien,  stated that in a few weeks time the UN secretary-general will be visiting Bangladesh, at which time he himself will be conveying his deep appreciation for Bangladesh’s many important contributions to the UN and the principles for which it stands.

Renata also read out this year’s message of the UN secretary general where he said, “This is a crucial year in the life of the United Nations. We have just passed the midpoint in the struggle to reach the Millennium Development Goals-our common vision for building a better world in the 21st century.”

A  lively cultural programme was also organised on this occasion.