Investments should be reoriented towards strengthening the collection of data on sustainable development and those related to statistics on gender, health, education, the environment, etc.

Allow me, to begin by congratulating Madam President, I would like to congratulate you for being elected as President of the 73rd session of the General Assembly. This is a historic moment, as you are the fourth woman to preside over the Assembly, in the 73 years of the United Nations existence. 

“It is a great joy and personal satisfaction to me to see a woman preside over this Assembly. It is the tenth time that I have the honor to speak in this historic hall. And it is the first time in all those years that a woman holds the highest office here at the United Nations. I salute your leadership - and we will support you.

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“Having said that, I must also say that it is indeed a pleasure to see a fellow stateswoman presiding over this important institution.”

“Women’s empowerment and participation have been a major factor in Bangladesh’s outstanding development. We have promoted women’s empowerment through enhancing their education opportunities and facilitating their political and economic emancipation. We have created opportunities for girls to pursue their education free of cost till twelfth grade in public educational institutions. At secondary level, the ratio of girls and boys is 53:47.

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“Through dialogue and deliberations, through mutual respect and accommodation, we steered a uniquely successful home-grown, nationally led and owned peace process.”

“With this commitment we must ensure that the voice of the people struggling for their rights, liberty, freedom and justice in various parts of the world, including Syria, Yemen, Palestine, and many other places must be heard and addressed.”

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