Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
CA seeks 'safe zone guaranteed by UN' for displaced people in Rakhine
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called for creating a "safe zone guaranteed by the UN" for the displaced people in Rakhine and finding ways to support them. He made the

Prof Yunus seeks more Turkish investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka terms Indian allegation of damaging temples ‘baseless’

Hezbollah drone strike kills four, wounds dozens at Israeli base

Army Chief meets Chief Adviser

Bangladesh Seeks Climate Justice, Says Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan.
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized that Bangladesh seeks climate justice. She highlighted that although Bangladesh suffers from the impacts of climate change, it is one of the least responsible for causing it. While the country expects financial support from developed nations, it has received very little. She questioned how much funding would be required to protect coastal districts and small island nations. Environment Advisor made these remarks as the chief guest this evening at a reception celebrating "Youth and Climate Change in the Commonwealth," held at the Westin Hotel in Gulshan. The event was hosted by the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Commonwealth Missions in Bangladesh. She urged young people to challenge current development models and create their own narratives, stressing the importance of rejecting fossil fuels to secure the future for children. She also emphasized that Bangladesh’s youth are at the forefront of climate action, noting their passion and innovation as vital to overcoming climate change challenges. Platforms like the Commonwealth, she said, can empower young people to take meaningful actions for a sustainable future. Nardia Simpson, Australian Acting High Commissioner, also spoke at the event, reaffirming Australia’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s climate efforts through youth programs and capacity-building initiatives. She emphasized the need to empower students in these efforts. Shiuneen Rasheed, High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh, also addressed the gathering. The event brought together diplomats, climate activists, youth representatives, and government officials to discuss how Commonwealth countries can collaborate to promote youth leadership in climate initiatives.
CA seeks 'safe zone guaranteed by UN' for displaced people in Rakhine
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called for creating a "safe zone guaranteed by the UN" for the displaced people in Rakhine and finding ways to support them. He made the

Prof Yunus seeks more Turkish investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka terms Indian allegation of damaging temples ‘baseless’

Hezbollah drone strike kills four, wounds dozens at Israeli base

Army Chief meets Chief Adviser

Foreign ministry's maritime affairs secretary Khurshed Alam resigns
Offshore oil, gas exploration: 7 foreign firms bought tenders so far
Project cargo for Numaligarh refinery arrives via India Bangladesh protocol route
Tripura chapter of IBCC writes to Bangladesh minister for better connectivity
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in the third instalment under its multi-billion-dollar loan programme. An IMF team reached a staff-level agreement with the government of
Bangladesh should focus on containing inflation and rebuilding external resilience in the near term in order to tackle the current macroeconomic volatility and the balance of payments crisis, said a
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves will increase in December as the country will receive $1.31 billion loans from various sources, including $689 million of the second tranche of the International Monetary
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed multiple agreements with Bangladesh to provide the country with $1.026 billion in loans for five different projects. The projects are taken for energy efficiency,
Bangladesh has made significant improvement in Basel AML Index 2023, a global anti money laundering (AML) index, but the country still poses higher risk than its neighbours like Pakistan and
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has underscored the necessity of adopting a minimum wage determination process for Bangladesh's garment sector founded on transparency, fairness and evidence to ensure a decent
Bangladesh Seeks Climate Justice, Says Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan.
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized that Bangladesh seeks climate justice. She highlighted that although Bangladesh suffers from the impacts of climate change, it is one of the least responsible for causing it. While the country expects financial support from developed nations, it has received very little. She questioned how much funding would be required to protect coastal districts and small island nations. Environment Advisor made these remarks as the chief guest this evening at a reception celebrating "Youth and Climate Change in the Commonwealth," held at the Westin Hotel in Gulshan. The event was hosted by the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Commonwealth Missions in Bangladesh. She urged young people to challenge current development models and create their own narratives, stressing the importance of rejecting fossil fuels to secure the future for children. She also emphasized that Bangladesh’s youth are at the forefront of climate action, noting their passion and innovation as vital to overcoming climate change challenges. Platforms like the Commonwealth, she said, can empower young people to take meaningful actions for a sustainable future. Nardia Simpson, Australian Acting High Commissioner, also spoke at the event, reaffirming Australia’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s climate efforts through youth programs and capacity-building initiatives. She emphasized the need to empower students in these efforts. Shiuneen Rasheed, High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh, also addressed the gathering. The event brought together diplomats, climate activists, youth representatives, and government officials to discuss how Commonwealth countries can collaborate to promote youth leadership in climate initiatives.
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Bangladesh can definitely file complaint at ICC, its chief prosecutor told CA

IFAD reassures support to transform Bangladesh's rural economy

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has reassured its continuous support in transforming Bangladesh's rural economy. The pledge was made when IFAD's newly appointed Country Director for Bangladesh Dr Valantine Achancho presented his credentials to foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Foreign Ministry here on Wednesday, said a IFAD press release today. During the meeting, Achancho said IFAD remains deeply committed to improving the lives and livelihoods of rural communities by boosting agricultural productivity, increasing rural incomes, and empowering smallholders and farmers, women, and youth. "Bangladesh has incredible potential when it comes to agriculture and transforming rural communities. I am excited to collaborate with the government, our partners, and local communities to strengthen agricultural systems and improve lives across the country," he said. By working together, the country director said, "We can create sustainable growth and give smallholder farmers the support they need to overcome challenges and thrive." Before coming to Bangladesh, Achancho served as IFAD Country Director and Representative for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo from 2020 to 2024, and has previously held the same position for Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad. In his new role of Country Director for Bangladesh, Achancho will be advocating for and enhancing national government programmes that strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable rural communities through infrastructure and climate-smart agriculture, while enhancing access to finance, technology, and markets for smallholders and marginalized groups to diversify the economy and create rural jobs.   "I am dedicated to collaborating with our partners to empower rural communities, enabling them to adapt to climate change, tackle economic challenges, and build sustainable livelihoods for long-term resilience," says Achancho. He also served as IFAD Country Programme Officer for Cameroon and Gabon, and Programme Officer for the Indian Ocean region, contributing to rural development projects in the Sahel and Congo basin, mobilizing co-financing, and strengthening partnerships with governments, donors, and civil society to improve rural livelihoods. Today, IFAD's programme in Bangladesh is one of its largest. Currently, IFAD has investment of USD 519 million in Bangladesh, distributed across six ongoing projects implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Local Government Engineering Department, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation, and the Bangladesh Water Development Board.  

Touhid reaffirms internationally credible probe into recent massacre

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to conducting an impartial and internationally credible investigation into the recent Bangladesh massacre and ensuring due judicial processes are followed.   He made the remark while highlighting the events leading to the second revolution through a mass uprising of people led by the valiant students in Bangladesh at the OIC's 50th Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Cameroon.   The foreign adviser led a two-member Bangladesh delegation at the CFM held in Cameroon's capital Yaound, from August 29-30, a foreign ministry's press release said here today.   During the CFM, Hossain informed the meeting on Bangladesh's accession to the UN Convention on Protection for all persons from enforced disappearance.   He reiterated Bangladesh's continued engagements with the OIC and strong commitment to establish peace process for Palestine, denounce Islamophobia, hate-crimes against Muslims.   The foreign adviser also said Dhaka is keen to engage in further trade and investment with the OIC member states by strengthening the Bangladesh's transportation and communication infrastructure.   This year, the CFM was held with the theme "Intra OIC transportation and communication infrastructure" where several political, economic, social, cultural and security issues were discussed.   A resolution namely 'Situation of the Rohingya Muslim Community in Myanmar' has been adopted unanimously to keep the momentum in exerting continuous pressure on Myanmar authorities.   Foreign Adviser Hossain also had a call-on with his counterparts of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on the sidelines of the CFM.   Meanwhile, on August 29, an Open-ended Meeting of the OIC Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee on Accountability for Human Rights Violations against the Rohingyas was also held on the margin of the CFM.   The foreign adviser highlighted the current situation in the Rakhine State and urged all to maintain international pressure on Myanmar for a quick solution to the problem.  
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CA seeks 'safe zone guaranteed by UN' for displaced people in Rakhine
UN reaffirms strong support for Bangladesh's reform initiatives
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Prof Yunus calls for immediate ceasefire to protect Palestinians 
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh to help meet
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus today addressed the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held meetings on Thursday with the chiefs of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees
Prof Yunus seeks Pakistan’s support to revive SARRC
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday called for the revival of the SAARC as a top platform for
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IMF chief offers support for "Bangladesh 2.0"
London-based IGC to partner with BRAC in setting up a data hub in Bangladesh, says its chief

Williamson, Latham punish fumbling Pakistan

Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after WC

Hunger-striking Senegal journalist shifted to hospital

PM opens 1st phase of metro rail today

Prof Yunus envisions a new nation in conversation with NPR

Bangladesh maintains close ties with all – China, US and India: PM tells CNN

Williamson, Latham punish fumbling Pakistan

Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after WC

Hunger-striking Senegal journalist shifted to hospital

Williamson, Latham punish fumbling Pakistan

Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after WC

Hunger-striking Senegal journalist shifted to hospital

PM opens 1st phase of metro rail today

10 killed, 30 injured in hotel-casino fire on Cambodian border