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BANMUN-Bangladesh Model United Nations
 BANMUN-Bangladesh Model United Nations  

A MUN conference organized by UNYSAB every year in Bangladesh with different dynamics as distinctive agendas for the students of schools and colleges who are the future bright leaders for our country.

The 1st Session in 2002:
For the first time in the history of Bangladesh UNYSAB (United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh) arranged the BANMUN with 150 students from 35 institutions around the country. They participated in the special session of the General Assembly based on the theme of ‘Terrorism’. President of the first session was Mr. Humayun Kabir (DG, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh). Professor Syed Mohammad Shahed (Secretary-General, UNAB) and Mr. Jamil Majid (Principal, Foreign Service Academy, Dhaka) were present as resource personalities on the session. Mr. Liaquat Ali Choudhury (DG, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh) conducted the second session of the MUN. Mr. Mohamed Mijarul Quayes (DG, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peoples Republic of Bangladesh) was the president of the concluding session and first Dhaka Declaration on Terrorism came into existence.

The 2nd Session in 2003:
UNYSAB in collaboration with UNIC, Dhaka organized this MUN on HIV/AIDS in observance of the UN Day. HE Barrister Jamir Uddin Sircar (Speaker, Bangladesh National Parliament) was present as Chief Guest while Professor Dr. M Asaduzzaman (Chairman, University Grants Commission) was present as special guest. UN Resident Coordinator Mr.Jorgen Lissner presided over the opening session. Mr. Saikh Imtiaz (President, UNYSAB) and Mr. Kazi Ali Reza (Officer-in-Charge, UNIC-Dhaka) also spoke on the occasion. Later on a day long Model World Summit on HIV/AIDS was held where students of 50 schools and colleges representing different countries engaged in extensive debates and discussions and finally came up with a declaration to fight against HIV/AIDS. Mr. Taufiqul Islam Joarder (Director, International Affairs, UNYSAB) was Chair of the first session of the MUN. Mr. Rashidul Hasan Naim (Vice-President, UNYSAB) chaired the second session. Mr. M. Mushfiqul Fazal (Asst. Press Secretary to the Hon’ble Prime Minister) chaired the final session and Dhaka Declaration on HIV/AIDS came into existence. A “Heart-to-Heart Talk” among the head of UN agencies had also been arranged. Mr. Morten Giersing (UNICEF Representative), Mr. Wolfgang Vollman (UNESCO Representative), Ms. Bui Thi Lan (FAO Representative), Ms. Machiko Kondo (UNHCR Representative), Mr. Douglas Coutts (WFP Represntative). Ms. Janet E Jackson (UNFPA Representative), Mr. Shahidul Haque (IOM Regional Representative), Dr. Suneeta Mukherjee (WHO Representative), Mr. Larry Marammis (UNDP Deputy Resident Representative) participated in the session. Mr. Jamil Majid (Principal, Foreign Service Academy) attended the concluding session as chief guest while Dr. M. Afsarul Qader (former ambassador) and Dr. Nurul Momen (Professor, Dept. of IR, DU) as special guests. Mr. Evaristo Marowa (UNAIDS Country Representative) was the guest of honour. The session was observed by eminent scholars, different UN organ heads and media personals. Mr. Taufiqul Islam Joarder (Director, International Affairs, UNYSAB) coordinated the whole event and it was recognized by UNAIDS as the best programme for creating awareness on HIV/AIDS that year.

The 3rd Session in 2006:
UNYSAB and Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE) jointly organized this two day Model United Nations Conference on QUALITY EDUCATION & MDGs at the IDB building on June 28-29, 2006. Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) Professor Dr. M Asaduzzaman was present as Chief Guest while Mr. Larry Marammis, Resident Representative, UNDP, Bangladesh, Mr. Wolfgang Vollman, Country Representative, UNESCO, Bangladesh were present as special guests. Rasheda K. Chowdhury, Director of CAMPE, Mr. Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul, Executive Editor, The Daily Sangbad, Mr. Sayed Md Saikh Imtiaz, President of UNYSAB and Mr. Kazi Ali Reza, Officer-in-charge of UNIC also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Taufiqul Islam Joarder (President, UNYSAB) acted as the Chair and Farheena Rahman (Director, UNYSAB) as the Vice-Chair throughout the MUN and Dhaka Declaration on Quality Education and MDGs came into existence.

The 4th Session in 2011:
UNYSAB organized BANMUN 2011 with the theme of ‘Ensuring Food for All’ that opened the floor for youths to enhance their knowledge and suggest solutions to the existing essential problems of food security. The conference was held at Dhaka University and United International University (UIU). It was a three day program from 13 to 15 October 2011. The participants were acquaint with about how the real UN works at the opening ceremony, thanks to Saida Muna Tasneem, Director General (UN), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sayed Md Saikh Imtiaz, Assistant professor, Department of Women and Gender Studies, University of Dhaka and Nafiz Imtiaz, Coordinator, Activista Bangladesh and President of UNYSAB. On top of that Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Foreign Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave a delightfully informative speech about the art of negotiation. Awards were distributed in three categories — best position paper, best delegate and outstanding performance. Special guests including top UN representatives, the Foreign Secretary and the Vice-Chancellor of DU were also present in this conference. The conference was organized in collaboration with UNIC, Action Aid, UIU, Nestea and DUMUNA.

The 5th Session in 2013:
The Bangladesh National Model United Nations (BANMUN) Conference 2013 was jointly organized by United Nations Youth and Student Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB) and Notre Dame College, with the theme of “Sustainable Development in South Asia”. The first model UN conference for young diplomats from secondary and higher secondary level students of Bangladesh was held on October 25-27. Almost 150 students from different schools & colleges have participated and represented their assigned country in the BANMUN 2013. The agendas that came out from the conference were: to save human and diplomatic rights in the political changes of South Asia, to enhance Economic relations, to decentralize budget, to preserve the social and cultural rights and to conserve the workers right and the crisis in the Middle East. In following 2 days of the discreet debates, the 4 councils: UNHRC, UNESCO, UNEP and Economic and Financial Affairs Council reached a consensus after the Resolution Paper of each council had been passed by majority voting. The attendance of the school going delegates, despite the ongoing political instability was truly remarkable.

After the council proceedings had ended, the closing ceremony was held on 26th October at Notre Dame College after two days of constant debate and UN Style discussion. The concluding ceremony took place featuring Mr. Ramzul Haque as the Chief Guest; Father Hemanta Pius Rozario of Notre Dame College as Special Guest; Mr. Kazi Ali Reza, Officer In charge, UNIC; Prof. Dr. Delwar Hossain, Department of IR, University of Dhaka; Mrs. Rita Rozario, senior teacher (English), Notre Dame College and M. A. Muhit, the second Bangladeshi Everest conqueror as the guest. Mr. Mohammad Mamun Mia, president of UNYSAB, shared his experience of doing MUN in diverse developing countries. UNYSAB has separately organized this conference in the secondary and higher secondary level with the dream of spreading the practice of MUN studies throughout the country.

The 6th Session in 2014:
Bangladesh Model United Nations (BANMUN) 2014 is a 3 day conference which shall take place from June 24 to June 26 at Oxford International School, Dhaka, Bangladesh. BANMUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations with a view to educate the participants about effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy organized by United Nations Youth & Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB). The theme for BANMUN 2014 is “Youth for Development” keeping in mind that the dedication of youth can indeed bring a global change in the future. It’s going to be a platform for the school students to explore their ideas regarding the title.

UNYSAB is dedicated to convey the voice of the young generation regarding various social and global issues. As always, UNYSAB endeavors to strengthen the voice of youth in addressing socio-economic issues. Through this event UNYSAB once again wants to raise consciousness among the school students and inspire them to take a role in creating a better future. BANMUN this year will constitute of 10 committees. BANMUN 2014 will encourage the students to come forward with their opinions while working together, exercise diplomacy and negotiation skills.