Shehabuddin Kislu reports from New York that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has presented a set of five recommendations aimed at achieving a hunger-free world. These recommendations were shared during a seminar on hunger-free world and global food security at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Hasina emphasized the need for the UN to offer more effective assistance to member countries facing challenges such as floods and droughts. At the seminar, hosted by UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and US secretary of state Hillary Clinton, Hasina called for support from the UN to help nations cope with natural disasters and to improve their health and education services. She expressed her full support for the food security proposal put forth by the UN Task Force. The prime minister's recommendations for achieving food self-sufficiency include implementing integrated planning, securing international funding, honoring financial commitments, and ensuring fair distribution of food both nationally and internationally. She also proposed launching food security initiatives 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 is working towards the same goal now. Ensuring food security for all remains a top priority for her administration, despite challenges such as recurrent droughts, tidal surges, and tropical storms caused by climate change impacting the achievement of this goal. She stated that the government is making efforts to guarantee food security by offering various subsidies. Bangladesh has received recognition from the UN for achieving self-sufficiency in food production. During his welcome speech, Ban highlighted the issue of global hunger and unequal distribution of food. Ban also emphasized the importance of showing support to nations and communities facing food insecurity by implementing action plans and achieving concrete outcomes. The situation was described as highly deplorable by the UN chief, who expressed hope that the task force will effectively address the issue. Clinton welcomed the gathering at the UN as a chance to share ideas and collaborate against a major challenge, emphasizing that this issue impacts everyone. She mentioned that the US is committing $3.5 billion over the next three years to enhance agriculture globally, guided by five principles including addressing the root causes of hunger and improving coordination at different levels. Clinton stressed the interconnectedness of global food security and peacekeeping efforts.