Interim govt to incorporate 鈥榯hree zero鈥� theory with SDG
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government is considering incorporating the 鈥榯hree zero鈥� theory of chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
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Water crisis along the coast
SAFE drinking water insecurity is a global issue, particularly severe in Bangladesh鈥檚 coastal regions. Frequent cyclones, storm surges, breached embankments, coastal flooding, and rising salinity levels contribute to the contamination of both groundwater and surface water sources. According to the Bangladesh Environment and Development Society...
BIDA to develop FDI heatmap to attract foreign investments
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the country鈥檚 apex investment promotion agency, is leading the formation of a foreign direct investment heatmap in collaboration with global and local stakeholders to strategically position Bangladesh as a premier FDI destination...
Women key to Bangladesh鈥檚 economic progress: US
Charg茅 d鈥檃ffaires at the US embassy in Dhaka Megan Bouldin on Sunday said women have a critical role to play in Bangladesh鈥檚 economic development...
ADB to invest in agriculture, food technology, climate research
The Asian Development Bank at a courtesy meeting in Dhaka with Bangladesh University Grants Commission chairman Professor SMA Faiz assured that the ADB would invest in research and...
Balanced reforms needed for sustainable dev: Debapriya
Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday observed that the government must balance the need for reforms to ensure sustainable development with the potential for economic repercussions if individuals, groups, or parties feel targeted...
Reforms can make Bangladesh a regional economic leader: BIPSS
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies president major general (retired) ANM Muniruzzaman expressed optimism that Bangladesh could achieve sustainable development and establish itself as a key player in the regional economy with the right reforms...
OECD launches guidelines on living wage due diligence
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, has developed a handbook to guide companies in applying the OECD due diligence framework to support living incomes and living wages in global supply chains...
Influence determines who gets paid first in power sector in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Power Development Board owed Tk 44,338 crore to power producers at the end of the last fiscal, as the national power company could clear only half of its dues to power producing companies.
Strategic reform for sustainable development
REBUILDING a nation like Bangladesh, which grapples with multiple challenges, necessitates a long-term, holistic strategy. This involves coordinated efforts from the government, civil society...
Masato Kanda sole candidate for next ADB presidency
Masato Kanda, special adviser to Japan鈥檚 prime minister and finance minister, is the sole candidate for next ADB presidency.
BPDB piece rate workers demand job regularisation
The 鈥榩iece rate鈥� workers of Bangladesh Power Development Board on Wednesday demanded regularisation of their jobs.
Guidelines for SDGs in Bangladesh
THE United Nations in 2015 granted approval to the Sustainable Development Goals, marking a significant global commitment to fostering a better and more sustainable future for all individuals. As 2030 approaches, marking the deadline for the goals, it becomes essential to evaluate the progress and strategies employed by individual nations...
Strengthening institutions for justice
THE 16th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Although this goal of the SDGs comes rather late on the list, it encompasses many issues and covers a country鈥檚 main institutions. In fact, ensuring justice for people has become a real challenge for the current world. Moreover, building accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels is not an easy affair...
25th death anniv of Akhtar Hamid observed
Wednesday was the 25th death anniversary of famous sociologist and head of the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development founder Akhtar Hamid Khan...
USTDA awards grant for cold storage dev for food security
The United States Trade and Development Agency has awarded a feasibility study grant to establish a temperature-controlled logistics network to develop cold storage refrigeration warehouses in Bangladesh to reduce food losses and improve food security...
Ruhul Amin joins BADC as chairman
Md Ruhul Amin Khan joined as chairman of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, an organisation under the Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday...
Education reforms and political shifts
WHEN examining Bangladesh鈥檚 education system, it is essential to recognise the need for lasting reforms to ensure sustainable development and align with global standards. Over the years, both before and after independence, numerous education commissions and policies have been introduced to enhance and reform the system. These commissions...
Employment project launched for underprivileged youths
Educo Bangladesh, in partnership with ChildFund Korea and co-implementer Eco-Social Development Organisation, on Sunday launched an employment project for employment of underprivileged youths through technical education and vocational training....
Inflation to rise to 10.1% in Bangladesh in FY 25: ADB
The Asian Development Bank, in its latest outlook, has projected that inflation in Bangladesh will rise to 10.1 per cent in the fiscal year 2024-25, a significant increase of 3.1 percentage points from its previous estimate made in April.
Advocacy achievements in advancing sustainable development celebrated
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...
ADB lowers Bangladesh's growth forecast to 5.1pc
The Asian Development Bank has slashed its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh to 5.1 per cent for the fiscal year 2024-25, citing political unrest, supply chain disruptions, and recent severe floods...
Aligning foreign aid with national priorities
BANGLADESH has made notable progress in its development trajectory, characterised by significant accomplishments in areas such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare and infrastructure development. These achievements stem from the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including the government, non-governmental organisations, and...
Reviving publishing industry
THE printing and publishing industry despite its essential role in cultural preservation and economic development has for long been neglected. The sector, crucial for passing down history and knowledge to next generations, has remained in the shadows as other industries have progressed. Now is the time for the industry to be recognised...
S Alam takes Tk 3,287cr in power capacity charge
The coal-based 1,224MW Banshkhali power station, owned by the controversial S Alam group, realised up to more than double the amount received by its peers in capacity charge payment in the 2023鈥�24 financial year, revealed data obtained from the Bangladesh Power Development Board...
ADB appoints Hoe Yun Jeong as new country director for Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank has appointed Hoe Yun Jeong as its new country director for Bangladesh...
IsDB to provide $4b to $5b to Bangladesh
The Islamic Development Bank is likely to come up with an overall support of around $4 billion to $5 billion to Bangladesh in various sectors for the next three years under its Member Country Partnership Strategy (MCPS) for 2024-26.
ADB to disburse $900 million in next six months
The Asian Development Bank is likely to disburse around $900 million in the next six months as it expressed keen interest to cooperate with the interim government of Bangladesh...
WB, ADB to lend $2.5b
The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank on Sunday pledged a combined loan of $2.5 billion to Bangladesh to support reforms in the country鈥檚 banking and...
Ashik made BIDA executive chairman
Ashik Chowdhury has been appointed as the new executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority for a two-year term, with the status of a senior secretary.