The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations has elected Bangladesh to three prestigious bodies.

The bodies are: Commission on population and development for a four-year term (2009-2013), executive board of UNICEF for a three- year term (2009-2012) and governing council of UN-HABITAT for a four-year term (2009-2013), said a foreign ministry press release.

Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said, "We are pleased with the election since it reflects international acknowledgement of a Bangladesh's key role in economic and social issues. This can be seen as a foreign policy achievement."