Civil society activists, leaders from marginalised communities, former policymakers, and government officials convened for the closing ceremony of the Promoting Advocacy and Rights activity at the Amari Hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday...
Khaled Mahmud Sujon, a 12th grade student, said that he had been seeing death closely when he had sustained bullets in his body...
PRAN-RFL group has signed a memorandum of understanding with LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited to foster a sustainable future through efficient and sustainable waste management of non-reusable materials, says a press release.
IN AN era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, the role of youth has become pivotal in shaping a future that aligns with the United Nations sustainable development goals. This article delves into the integral role of youth in sustainable development, with a particular focus on the 2024 student movement in Bangladesh...
INTERNATIONAL Youth Day, observed on August 12, underscores the vital role young people play in crafting a sustainable future. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥楩rom Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,鈥� highlights the transformative potential of digital technologies...
PROPONENTS of the voluntary carbon market say it鈥檚 a mechanism not only to advance sustainability goals, but also to funnel much-needed cash to some of the world鈥檚 poorest countries...
Four new factories in Bangladesh have recently been certified as LEED Platinum, marking a significant achievement in the country鈥檚 sustainable industrial growth over the years...
Alliance for聽 Sustainable Development Foundation, a not for profit organisation, arranged Tree Plantation and Climate Awareness Campaign-2024 at Bangahaban Government High School in Dhaka at recently aiming for making Dhaka a better place to live in...
Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury emphasised the critical role of the blue economy in Bangladesh鈥檚 economic growth and sustainable development during her speech at the 鈥業nternational Conference on Ocean Prosperity: Catalysing Blue Economy in Bangladesh鈥� held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital Dhaka on Wednesday...
Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy on Tuesday said they will continue to advocate for better opportunities for the Rohingyas, hoping for their safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable repatriation...
Experts, including academics, in a conference on Wednesday called for sustainable urban development to create resilient cities capable of withstanding the adverse effects of climate change amidst rapid urbanisation...
SAUDI Arabia hosts World Environment Day this year, focusing on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. This is relevant within the framework of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021鈥�2030), a global initiative designed to protect and revive ecosystems to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals...
Industries minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Thursday said Bangladesh was working for sustainable development of the ship-recycling industry as per the Hong Kong ship recycling convention...
Development activists on Sunday urged the government to sketch a roadmap to achieve the World Health Organisation鈥檚 universal health coverage by 2032 for attaining the United Nations鈥� sponsored Sustainable Development Goals...
Speakers at a seminar on Thursday highlighted Bangladesh鈥檚 role as an active voice in global climate diplomacy, combating climate change and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day will be celebrated in the country today with the theme 鈥楧igital Innovation for Sustainable Development鈥�...
Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked the engineers to take the pro-people, pro-environment, cost-effective, suitable and sustainable strategy and plans to quicken country鈥檚 development...
Speakers at a workshop on Thursday emphasised the necessity of establishing a health promotion authority in Bangladesh, similar to those in Thailand and other countries, for sustainable health development and effectively combating...
Prime minister鈥檚 energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Bir Bikram, on Thursday said that Bangladesh was facing a challenge not to be created by it rather it is created by others...
The government has fixed the maximum speed limit for motor vehicles at 80 kilometres per hour in an attempt to reduce road crashes...
AN INCREASE in child labour, with more than a million children engaged in hazardous work, shows the emptiness of the government鈥檚 pledge to eliminate child labour in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending all forms of child labour...
The World Trade Organisation Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering collaborative efforts to drive inclusive and sustainable development through trade and economic integration, including in Asia and the Pacific region...
BANGLADESH has rich marine biodiversity, which can contribute to a sustainable blue economy. An appropriate blue economy should ensure harmonious use of ocean resources, including human well-being, economic prosperity...
The Shahjalal University of Science and Technology authorities launched biometric attendance system on Wednesday to encourage the employees of the university to arrive at work on time.......
FOR the last couple of months, mergers and acquisitions of banks have been the talk of the town. Many developments in the banking sector have been coming to the fore at regular intervals, thanks to the...
THE government appears to have been left with many issues to shore up to improve the education system, which is an influential target of the Sustainable Development Goals and a key instrument of development...
THE cost of education has increased, as a research that the Campaign for Popular Education has conducted says. The findings of the research, which has surveyed...