"KHALEDA ZIA"

Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon wrapped up the first leg of his Asian tour in Bangladesh Tuesday, highlighting the progress made by the country in advancing women's and children's health. OCHA

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz wrapped up his first visit to South Asia as President of the World Bank with a stop in Dhaka, Bangladesh. WORLD BANK

Governments from around the world agree on a comprehensive plan to achieve global legal equality, known as the Beijing Platform for Action at the Fourth World Conference on Women: Action for Equality, Development and Peace held during 4–15 September 1995 in Beijing, China.

General Assembly begins second day of special commemorative meetings marking United Nations fiftieth anniversary.

General Assembly begins second day of special commemorative meetings marking United Nations fiftieth anniversary.

General Assembly begins second day of special commemorative meetings marking United Nations fiftieth anniversary.

The General Assembly is address by the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh at the 13th plenary meeting of the 48th session.

UNICEF hosts a roundtable on the theme of Keeping the Promise to Children.

Press conference given by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the President of Nicaragua, and the Executive Director of UNICEF on the occasion of the third anniversary of the World Summit for Children.