Bangladesh Embassy & Permanent Mission in Vienna, Austria

10/06/2026

H.E. Mr. Toufique Hasan, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the IAEA, underscored the importance of unconditional technical cooperation while delivering a national statement at the ongoing IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna.

Associating with the statement of the G-77 and China, Ambassador Hasan reaffirmed Bangladesh's strong belief in the IAEA's central role in supporting Member States' development priorities — spanning food and agriculture, health, water, energy, and industrial applications — in line with the SDGs. He underscored that technical cooperation must remain free from any form of conditionality, and that nuclear safety and safeguards considerations should never impede Member States' legitimate rights to the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology.

On Bangladesh's national engagement, Ambassador Hasan highlighted the signing of a new Country Programme Framework with the IAEA for 2026–2032, covering four active national technical cooperation projects, with the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant as the cornerstone of bilateral collaboration. He also noted Bangladesh's participation in the IAEA's flagship Rays of Hope cancer care initiative, progress in crop and water management through plant mutation breeding and isotope hydrology, and the expected hosting of an imPACT mission later this year.

Bangladesh called for sufficient, assured, and predictable resources for the Technical Cooperation Fund, recognizing that developing countries remain its primary beneficiaries.

🏛️ IAEA Board of Governors | Vienna, June 2026

08/06/2026

H.E. Mr. Toufique Hasan, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the IAEA, reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to green energy and international nuclear safety framework as Bangladesh entered a landmark stage of nuclear power generation.

Speaking in his national capacity at the ongoing IAEA Board of Governors (BoG) meeting in Vienna, Ambassador Hasan underscored Bangladesh's deepening partnership with the IAEA and its steadfast commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. He commended the Director General and the Secretariat for their work and recognized the Agency's contribution to global peace, security, and prosperity.

This year marks a historic milestone for Bangladesh as nuclear fuel loading at Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully executed. As a climate-frontline country, Bangladesh reiterated its commitment to embracing green energy in its national portfolio, welcoming the recognition of nuclear energy as a key low-carbon solution at the COP30 Conference. Ambassador Hasan also highlighted Bangladesh's accession as a Contracting Party to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, reflecting the country's unwavering adherence to the international legal framework on nuclear safety.

Bangladesh welcomed the IAEA's continued technical support and peer review missions, and called on the Agency to sustain its assistance to developing countries in building nuclear infrastructure and capacity for peaceful purposes.

🏛️ IAEA Board of Governors | Vienna, June 2026

06/06/2026

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

H.E. Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mr. Toufique Hasan, at the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna, reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to international cooperation in combating crime and strengthening criminal justice systems. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of the upcoming 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to be held in September in Abu Dhabi, emphasized Bangladesh’s efforts to address both emerging security threats and the root causes of crime through inclusive development, and underscored the need for capacity-building, technical assistance, and evidence-based policymaking. Bangladesh also drew attention to the challenges posed by forced displacement and transnational crime, called for collective action against hate speech and Islamophobia, and reaffirmed its belief in multilateralism and its readiness to work with all Member States towards a safer, more just, and resilient world.

The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) was established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) upon request of General Assembly (GA) as one of its functional commissions. The Commission acts as the principal policymaking body of the United Nations in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. The 35th session of the CCPCJ is taking place in Vienna from 1-5 June 2026.

22/05/2026

Bangladesh's Vision for a More Equitable United Nations: Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All |

On 13 May 2026, H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, engaged in an informal interactive dialogue with Member States at the United Nations General Assembly, presenting his candidature for the Presidency of UNGA's 81st Session — an election scheduled for 2 June 2026.

Dr. Rahman brings to this candidature an exceptional combination of diplomatic experience and institutional knowledge: over 30 years within the UN system, a PhD in Economics from Harvard's Kennedy School, leadership of UNCTAD's Technology Division, and extensive multilateral engagement on the challenges of Least Developed Countries, SIDS, and the Global South. He has served as Bangladesh's National Security Adviser and High Representative on the Rohingya Issue prior to assuming the role of Foreign Minister in February 2026.

His six-pillar platform offers a comprehensive and action-oriented roadmap for the 81st Session:

🕊️ Silence the Guns, Amplify the Voices — Drawing on Bangladesh's legacy as the world's leading troop contributor to UN peacekeeping, Dr. Rahman commits to championing political solutions, protecting civilians, and advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

🌍 No One Left Behind, No Country Left Out — accelerating the SDGs keeping vulnerable nations — LDCs, LLDCs, SIDS, and middle-income countries — at the centre of the Assembly's agenda, supported by reformed international financial architecture.

🌱 Our Planet, Our Pact — championing climate resilience, operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund, advancing on universal early warning systems and advocating for delivery of Paris Agreement Commitments.

🤝 Rights and Protection — Strengthening humanitarian access, protecting refugees and migrants, and upholding the UN's normative human rights framework, informed by Bangladesh's direct humanitarian experience with 1.3 million Rohingya.

💡 Innovation with Inclusion — Inclusive implementation of the Global Digital Compact, bridging digital divides, and ensuring developing countries shape AI norms and standards.

🌐 We the Peoples — Reimagined — making the General Assembly the engine of member-driven UN reform, with transparency, impartiality, and accountability as guiding principles.
As Dr. Rahman underscored during the dialogue: "As a candidate from the Global South, I carry the aspirations of developing countries — but as President, I will be everyone's President."
Bangladesh stands ready to serve the entire international community with vision, experience, and dedication, and seeks valuable support from the esteemed Member States.

🔗 Full Video Link:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18s1y6xnz

📄 Full Vision Statement:
https://www.un.org/pga/wp-content/uploads/sites/110/2026/03/Vision-Statement-Bangaldesh-PGA81.pdf

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20/05/2026

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