With the aim to address climate vulnerability for a sustainable future, the United Nations Youth and Students Association (UNYSAB) recently held ‘Bangladesh International Model United Nations (BiMUN)-2023’ session at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) auditorium in Dhaka on Thursday.

Masud Bin Momen, secretary to foreign affairs ministry of Bangladesh, joined the inaugural ceremony virtually and delivered video messages to the delegates.

He said that the government allocated funds to address Bangladesh’s climate vulnerability and embezzled.

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Addressing as special guest, Benjamin Morgan, development coordinator officer of the UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, said that the theme of BiMUN-23 on climate vulnerability plays a crucial role in a sustainable future. He also thanked UNYSAB for taking this great initiative.

Prof Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, pro vice-chancellor of American International University-Bangladesh, said that students should grow their skills; otherwise, it will be too tough to acquire new things. ‘This event is the best platform to increase students' soft skills.’

The Pro VC said that they have NDC and NAP; Bangladesh is still working on it, but students should introduce all of this to the international community.

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Chaired by President of UNYSAB and Secretary General of BiMUN-2023, Md. Jahidul Islam, the event ended through his thanksgiving remarks to all media partners and sponsors of the event.

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