, July 14 -- Stephen Rodriques has joined the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh as its new Resident Representative, succeeding Stefan Liller.

"I look forward to working with the government and people of Bangladesh, as well as our development partners, to build on existing achievements and advance solutions that are inclusive, sustainable and responsive to the needs of communities," he said in a statement on Tuesday.

In his new role, Rodriques will lead UNDP's work in Bangladesh and oversee its support to national development priorities.

He will work closely with the Government of Bangladesh, development partners, civil society, the private sector and communities to advance inclusive development, strengthen resil...