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In her statement, the prime minister also highlighted the socioeconomic
progress of Bangladesh with her stead position for international peace and
security, women empowerment and commitment to the UN goals.
Sheikh Hasina congratulated Maria Fernanda Espinosa for being elected as
the president of the 73rd UNGA and fourth female President of the UNGA and
assured her of giving Bangladesh’s full support in upholding her commitment
to the UN.
She also felicitated UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for his firm
and courageous leadership in promoting global peace, security and sustainable
development.
Appreciating the theme of the 73rd UNGA “Making the United Nations
relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for
peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies”, the prime minister said the
theme brings back some personal memories for her.
Forty-four years ago, Sheikh Hasina said, her father and Father of the
Bangladesh Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman envisaged the United
Nations to be a centre of hope for the future of the people.
Following the Independence, Bangabandhu directed his strength to rebuild a
war-ravaged country with a ruined economy. The people got back a sense of
relief. Bangladesh set on its journey ahead as an LDC.
“Yet, what a misfortune for our people, Bangabandhu could lead the country
only for three years and a half. He was brutally gunned down by assassins
with 18 family members on 15 August 1975,” she said.
Sheikh Hasina said she is shocked by the continued violation of the rights
of the brotherly people of Palestine. This must come to an end. As the Chair
of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, Bangladesh will continue to work
with the international community for resolution of the Palestine question.
The prime minister said peace, humanity and development are most three
critical elements for advancing human civilization. “For the well-being of
human societies, we must continue to strive for humanity,” she said.
“Our main objective must be to serve the people and ensure their well-
being. It is humanity and goodwill that would take us forward on the pathway
to sustainable development,” she said.
“In a world faced with myriad of challenges, our common interest, shared
responsibility and sustainable partnership would be our best bet for
preserving the human civilization,” she added.
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