New York, 17 March 2026: Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women while delivering the national statement at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held at the UN Headquarters in New York today. Reiterating Bangladesh’s full commitment to advancing the goals of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Foreign Minister emphasized that access to justice for women and girls remains a central priority for Bangladesh.  The Foreign Minister also highlighted the vital contributions of Bangladeshi women in UN peacekeeping.

Dr. Rahman further noted that climate change, economic uncertainty, conflicts, and the digital divide continue to create new barriers, particularly for women in rural and vulnerable communities. To address these challenges, Bangladesh proposed strengthening justice systems through women’s leadership and enhancing regional and international cooperation to combat trafficking. It may be mentioned that the CSW70 is being held from 9–19 March 2026 in New York, focusing on strengthening access to justice, eliminating discriminatory laws, and addressing structural barriers for all women and girls.