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UN Assistant Secretary-General's Visit to Bangladesh Set for September 9

Strengthening Ties and Renewed Commitment: UN's Focus on Rohingya Welfare and Bangladesh's SDG Ambitions

September 8, 2023

UN Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja: A stalwart advocate for sustainable development and humanitarian efforts in Asia & the Pacific

The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia & the Pacific, Kanni Wignaraja, will visit Bangladesh from September 9 to 12, 2023.

During her visit, Kanni will go to Bhasan Char and Cox's Bazar, where she will meet the Rohingya communities and also be able to witness first-hand the impact of UN-supported interventions within the Rohingya refugee camps.

Additionally, during her visit, Kanni Wignaraja will engage in high-level discussions with key government officials, including the Foreign Minister, the Speaker of the Parliament, and the Principal Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). These meetings are vital for strengthening cooperation between UNDP and the Government of Bangladesh, as well as advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda in the region.

National Media Coverage

Daily Star: UN asst secy-general to visit Bangladesh from Sept 9 to 12(link is external)

BSS: UN assistant secretary-general to arrive in Dhaka on Sept 9(link is external)

Financial Express: UN assistant secretary-general to arrive in Dhaka on Sept 9(link is external)

Business Standard: UN Assistant Secretary-General to visit Bangladesh on 9 September(link is external)

UNB: UN Assistant Secretary-General's visit to Bangladesh set for September 9(link is external)

 

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Barta24: শনিবারঢাকায় আসছেন জাতিসংঘের সহকারীমহাসচিব(link is external)

DhakaPost: শ‌নিবারঢাকায় আস‌ছেন জাতিসংঘের সহকারীমহাসচিব(link is external)

Bonik Barta: শনিবারঢাকায় আসছেন জাতিসংঘের সহকারীমহাসচিব(link is external)

Sangbad: জাতিসংঘেরসহকারী মহাসচিব ঢাকা আসছেন শনিবার(link is external)

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Bangla Khobor কাল ঢাকায়আসছেন জাতিসংঘের সহকারী মহাসচিব(link is external)

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Kaler Kantho: আগামীকাল ঢাকায়আসছেন জাতিসংঘের সহকারী মহাসচিব কান্নি(link is external)

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