UN urged to increase number of Bangladeshi women in peacekeeping missions

Principal Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged the UN to appoint more female peacekeepers from Bangladesh. At the same time, he reiterated Bangladesh’s unwavering commitment to international peacekeeping and security…

Subsidised Jute Bags to Be Distributed Among the Public:  Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, said that jute shopping bags will be distributed among the public…

Advisor Rizwana calls for development with nature at the center

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Press Release: Dhaka, 19 April 2025: Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of…

Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire offer

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has indicated it will reject Israel’s latest ceasefire offer to end the 18-month war in Gaza. Hamas’s chief negotiator said in a televised statement on…

Two million people trapped in Gaza: UN

More than two million people are trapped in the Gaza Strip. A UN spokesperson said this. UN Secretary-General’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters that more than two million people are…

What the Iranian Foreign Minister discussed with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the Kremlin. In addition to indirect talks between Iran and the United States, they discussed many other issues.…

Sweden’s SIDA to Champion Bangladesh’s Biodiversity through Landmark Wildlife Trust Fund

In a significant stride towards bolstering biodiversity conservation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has pledged its support to Bangladesh for the establishment of a crucial Wildlife Trust Fund.…

Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development Intertwined

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, underscored the deep connection between cultural preservation and sustainable development. The…

Strict legal action will be taken for open burning of waste 

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that strict legal action will be taken against anyone…

Nationwide Initiative for Modern Waste Management and Urban Greening to be Launched

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, announced that a comprehensive master plan for modern waste management will…