Shawdesh Desk;

The 36-Member Executive Board of the Rome-based WFP (World Food Programme) on Monday (Feb 28) unanimously elected Bangladesh as the President of the Board for the year 2022 for the first time in its First Regular Session.

Md Shameem Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Italy and Permanent Representative to FAO, IFAD and WFP assumed the charges as President by acclamation of all Member States, said a press release of Bangladesh Embassy in Rome.

With the Presidency, Bangladesh will lead the Board supporting WFP efforts in providing life-saving assistance in humanitarian crises, particularly in conflict affected countries and under the current COVID-19 pandemic, which is lasting longer than expected.

In his introductory remark, Ambassador Ahsan reiterated that this organization has a crucial role to play in supporting food security for many of the world’s most vulnerable populations and as members of the Executive Board, we have the responsibility to provide guidance and help WFP deliver on its mandate.