Shehabuddin Kislu reports from New York that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presented a set of five recommendations aimed at achieving a hunger-free world at a seminar held at the United Nations Headquarters. Hasina emphasized the importance of effective assistance from the UN in helping member countries combat natural disasters such as floods and droughts. She also called for support in improving health and education services. Hasina expressed her backing for the food security proposal put forth by the UN Task Force during the seminar hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The prime minister is recommending a food self-sufficiency plan that includes coordinated operations, raising funds from multiple countries, fulfilling financial obligations, and ensuring fair distribution of food domestically and globally. She also suggests implementing food security programs involving various organizations, including the private sector and civil society. The prime minister mentioned that Bangladesh achieved food self-sufficiency in 1996 under the Awami League government and aims to do so again. She emphasized that ensuring food security for all is a top priority for her administration, despite challenges such as recurrent droughts, tidal surges, and tropical storms caused by climate change. She mentioned that the government is making efforts to guarantee food security by offering various subsidies. She reminded the assembly that Bangladesh has received recognition from the UN for achieving food self-sufficiency. In his opening speech, Ban highlighted the issue of hunger affecting a billion people worldwide, with uneven distribution of food globally. Ban emphasized the need to show support to nations and communities facing food insecurity by building on existing principles, creating a plan of action, and achieving concrete outcomes. The situation was described as very unfortunate by the UN chief, who expressed confidence in the task force's ability to effectively address the issue. Clinton viewed the gathering at the UN as a chance to collaborate and share ideas in order to combat a significant challenge, emphasizing that it impacts everyone. She highlighted the US's commitment to providing at least $3.5 billion over the next three years to enhance agriculture worldwide, outlining five guiding principles including addressing the root causes of hunger and improving coordination on various levels. She stressed the interconnectedness of global food security and peacekeeping efforts.