Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Tarique will speak at 5pm local time on Thursday, which is 3am on Friday in Bangladesh, his Advisor Mahdi Amin told a media briefing.

Amin said the premier will deliver his speech in Bangla, channelling national sentiments and aspirations while following the historical precedent set by his father, former president Ziaur Rahman, and his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

The advisor urged journalists to share the statesmanlike message and key points presented by the prime minister to the global community with the nation.

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