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Ready to work with new government in Bangladesh: UN

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jan 13, 2019, at 07:34 pm

#Dhaka #UN #Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan 13 (IBNS): The United Nations on Sunday said they were ready to work with the new government in Bangladesh.

"The @UN stands ready to work with the new Govt. of #Bangladesh and other national stakeholders to further efforts towards a #peaceful and #inclusive society, good governance and the rule of law, in line with the 2030 Agenda, notably #SDG16," read a tweet posted by UN In Bangladesh.

1/3) The @UN stands ready to work with the new Govt. of #Bangladesh and other national stakeholders to further efforts towards a #peaceful and #inclusive society, good governance and the rule of law, in line with the 2030 Agenda, notably #SDG16. pic.twitter.com/120EQDkkgm
— UN in Bangladesh (@UNinBangladesh) January 13, 2019

"The @UN looks forward to #Bangladesh implementing its #humanrights commitments arising from the Universal Periodic Review and international #treaties to bring about positive change for all in the country," read another tweet.

2/3) The @UN looks forward to #Bangladesh implementing its #humanrights commitments arising from the Universal Periodic Review and international #treaties to bring about positive change for all in the country. pic.twitter.com/YdR861BdQr
— UN in Bangladesh (@UNinBangladesh) January 13, 2019

"The @UN also welcomes the Government of #Bangladesh taking an active role as a new member of the Human Rights Council," the UN tweet said.

3/3) The @UN also welcomes the Government of #Bangladesh taking an active role as a new member of the Human Rights Council. pic.twitter.com/HX2kPfuyP1
— UN in Bangladesh (@UNinBangladesh) January 13, 2019

Bangladesh voted to elect a new government on Dec 30.

PM Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League registered a massive victory in the Muslim-majority nation.

She took oath as the PM of the nation for the fourth time in her political career.

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