NEW YORK, Sept 22, 2026 (BSS):Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently visiting New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), along with his spouse Dr. Zubaida Rahman, attended a welcome breakfast hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The breakfast meeting was organized in honor of world leaders and their spouses at the North Delegates' Lounge of the UN Headquarters at 8:00 AM local time on Tuesday (September 22). This event officially marked the beginning of the Prime Minister's busy schedule of official engagements at the United Nations.

At the beginning of the event, world leaders along with their spouses ascended the stage one by one to participate in a photo session with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his wife. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, also took part in the photo session and exchanged greetings with the UN Secretary-General and his spouse.

Following the breakfast, the Prime Minister joined the inaugural session of the 81st UNGA at the General Assembly Hall of the UN Headquarters at 9:00 AM. Heads of state and government from various countries are attending the session.

According to the itinerary, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address the UN General Assembly on September 24. This will be his maiden speech at the UN as the head of government of Bangladesh, and following tradition, he will deliver his address in Bengali.

In addition to participating in the UN sessions, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with various heads of state, government, and leaders of international organizations on the sidelines of the visit.