Bangladesh has been elected as the president of UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference, marking a historic diplomatic and cultural achievement for the nation. Interim government’s Cultural Affairs Adviser, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, announced the news on social media, revealing that Bangladesh secured victory over Japan by a margin of 30–27 votes. Initially, South Korea and India were also in the running but later withdrew their candidacies in the final stage of the election. The upcoming 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference will take place from October 30 to November 13 this year in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, at the Silk Road Conference Center. This election result is widely viewed as a recognition of Bangladesh’s growing international presence and contribution to global cultural diplomacy. Presiding over such a prestigious event underscores the nation’s role in shaping international policies on education, science, and culture.