UN congratulates Bangladesh on election as UNESCO's 43rd General Conference President  | News

DHAKA, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS) - The United Nations in Bangladesh has congratulated Bangladesh on being elected President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, describing the achievement as a historic milestone in the country's 53-year partnership with the UN's cultural and educational agency. In a message today, the UN said the election of Khondker M. Talha, Ambassador of Bangladesh to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, as the President of UNESCO's 43rd General Conference reflects Bangladesh's growing global leadership in education, culture, science, and communication. The development marks the first time Bangladesh has assumed the presidency of the UNESCO General Conference, underscoring the country's increasing role in multilateral diplomacy and global policy dialogue...