Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, winning a rare contested vote.⁣ ⁣ Rahman secured 99 votes, defeating Cypriot diplomat Andreas Kakouris, who received 91. He will take over from former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock when the new session begins in September.⁣ ⁣ #UN #Bangladesh #UnitedNation