The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on the ‘Culture of Peace’. The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York, Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, introduced the resolution at the UNGA on Wednesday. While introducing the resolution, Ambassador Muhith highlighted the continued relevance of culture of peace in today's world, characterised by complex challenges and boundless opportunities. "Indeed, it is more urgent today than ever to promote a culture of peace; to prioritize dialogue and rapprochement over violence and confrontation," said Ambassador Muhith The resolution was first adopted on September 13, 1999, during the first tenure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. UNGA resolution on Ukraine: Dhaka says ‘constrained to abstain’ Since then, Bangladesh has been facilitating this resolution at the assembly every year and also convening a high-level forum on the culture of peace in the General Assembly. The last High-Level Forum, which was held on September 6, 2022, focused on the transformative role of culture of peace to ensure justice, equality, and inclusion for advancing peace-building. This year, the resolution centred on collective efforts to address global risks and challenges with the United Nations playing a central role. It underscored the importance of strengthening preventive diplomacy, dialogue, and healthy debates at all levels. While reaffirming the invaluable role of women in conflict prevention and resolution, it called for fully equal and meaningful participation of women in such processes. Among others, the resolution stressed the need to address the underlying drivers of violence and conflict and also to promote a culture of peace in the context of ongoing digital transformation. Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative stated that the resolution of the Culture of Peace has, over time, grown in relevance and evolved into a dominant theme, finding larger footprints and recognition in all major UN discourses. UNGA Resolution on Ukraine: 32 countries including Bangladesh, India and China abstain “In the rapidly changing global situation, it has proved to be a useful means to complement UN Charter obligations of maintaining peace in the world,” he added. This year's resolution has been cosponsored by more than 100 countries, showcasing a broad-based endorsement from a diverse representation of UN member states. Bangladesh's continued facilitation of this resolution each year stands as a testament to the international community's profound confidence in Bangladesh as a steadfast advocate for global peace. Bangladesh abstains in UNGA vote calling on Russia to pay reparations     

President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid has convened the General Assembly’s annual high-level Forum on Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on ‘Culture of Peace’. The Forum gathered a large number of Member States, representatives of the United Nations and other intergovernmental entities and the civil society. The theme for this year’s event held on Tuesday was “The Culture of Peace: Importance of justice, equality, and inclusion for advancing peacebuilding." The inaugural session was addressed by, among others, the Assistant Secretary General of the Peacebuilding Support Office, the Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth, and the Rector of the University of Peace. Read: Indian investors can set up industries in Bangladesh through buy-back arrangement: PM The forum also featured plenary session for the member States and a panel discussion, which was chaired by Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, and participated by expert speakers from the UN and civil society. The speakers, both at the plenary and at the panel discussion, lauded Bangladesh’s leadership in promoting the notion of culture of peace for over two decades. They also recognized the renewed importance of culture of peace in the context of current global challenges accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflicts, according to Bangladesh Mission in UN. Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN, recalled Bangladesh’s historic role in mooting the notion and steering the General Assembly resolution on ‘Culture of Peace’. Read: UNGA chief calls for shift to green economies on Mother Earth Day “From the very moment of our birth as a nation we have committed ourselves building of a world order, in which the aspiration of all men for peace and justice will be realized. This very commitment guided us in 1999 to introduce the GA resolution on Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace and also shaped our enduring commitment to the cause of global peace”, the Ambassador said. Ambassador Muhith also highlighted the continued relevance of culture of peace in advancing peacebuilding. The current peacebuilding architecture of the UN offers a viable means for promotion of positive peace, said the envoy. "It promises to prevent the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of conflicts and end hostilities by addressing their root causes. This requires efforts towards transforming attitudes, institutions and structures that lead to peaceful societies,” he added.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Friday said Bangladesh adopted a 'culture of peace,' which is Bangabandhu's vision who wanted an independent space for human life and human dignity. "Bangabandhu wanted an independent refuge in the very quotidian life where he or she could be safe from oppression, hunger, malnutrition, ignorance and hatred," said Dr Momen. He was delivering a keynote speech at the prestigious Emirates Centre for Strategic and Security Studies at Abu Dhabi on the “Vision of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Global Peace and World Security”. Read:Dhaka, Tokyo to work together to build prosperous future for all: FM The foreign minister said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was an ardent campaigner for peace, justice, and humanity. He said Bangabandhu gave precedence to the ‘rule of law’. “Even when those same rules and laws were institutionalised to oppose his vision and his political and economic objectives, Bangabandhu never adhered to violence or hatred as a countermeasure," said the Minister.  Momen noted that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s vision of the world and of world peace is rooted in the vision of Bangabandhu. During the 66th UN General Assembly in 2011, he said, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave the world a six-point multi-dimensional peace-centric development model for championing democracy and people's empowerment. The six multipliers of her proposed model include eradication of poverty and hunger, reduction of inequality and gainful employment, mitigation of deprivation, inclusion of excluded people, acceleration of human development and including imparting education and technology and elimination of terrorism,  Momen said.

The  United Nations has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on the ‘Culture of Peace’. The Permanent Representative (PR) of Bangladesh to the UN, Ambassador Rabab Fatima, introduced the resolution in the General Assembly on Thursday. Ambassador Fatima said that "the resolution this year assumes greater relevance and urgency as they continue to grapple with the unprecedented, multifaceted challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic". Also read: UNGA adopts historic resolution on graduation of Bangladesh from LDC category The resolution was first adopted on 13th September 1999, during the first tenure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Since then, Bangladesh has been facilitating this resolution in the Assembly every year and also convening a high-level forum on the Culture of Peace at the Assembly.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Monday said Bangladesh has been promoting a culture of peace following Bangabandhu’s philosophy through its leadership role in UN peacekeeping and peace building for sustainable peace and stability.   He made the remarks while addressing the 4th Bangabandhu Lecture Series titled “Bangabandhu: the Soul of Bangladesh” at Foreign Service Academy in the city as the chief guest.

The United Nations has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on the ‘Culture of Peace’.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has laid emphasis on changing mindset to achieve lasting peace and stability in the world.

President of the 74th Session of the General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has convened the General Assembly’s annual high-level Forum on Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on ‘Culture of Peace’.

Dhaka, Sept 14 (UNB)- Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Masud Bin Momen urged the member states of United Nations (UN) to utilize the notion of ‘Culture of Peace’ for attaining Agenda 2030.