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Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Elected UN General Assembly President

Bangladesh's top diplomat, the Foreign Minister, has been elected as the new President of the UN General Assembly following a tight race. This significant appointment places a Bangladeshi official at the helm of the global body's main deliberative organ.

3 Jun, 16:44 — 3 Jun, 16:44
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9h ago

Bangladesh’s top diplomat elected UN General Assembly leader in tight race

Khalilur Rahman elected as the president of the UNGA's 81st session, garnering 99 votes in secret ballot.

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lsm-lv3 Jun, 12:04First to report

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Al Jazeera3 Jun, 16:44Latest update

Bangladesh’s top diplomat elected UN General Assembly leader in tight race

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