Dhaka, Wednesday, 10 December:Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that reforms in climate finance must…
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In Bangladesh, Reform Requires Transforming the Political and Bureaucratic Culture: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), like every year, is observing International Anti-Corruption Day through various anti-corruption programs at both the national and local levels. This year’s observance includes a national-level discussion…
Competing narratives in Bangladesh’s political history
Competing narratives in Bangladesh’s political history – by Dr. Fakhrul Islam Babu Bangladesh’s political history unfolds as a sequence of power shifts, with one era ending and the next beginning…
BSCL, Thales Alenia Space Sign MoU to Build Local Earth Observation Capacity
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) and Thales Alenia Space have signed a Memorandum of understanding(MoU) to strengthen Bangladesh’s capacity in Earth Observation (EO) systems and satellite imagery utilisation. The Memorandum…
Japanese Groups Urge Prime Minister to Withdraw Incorrect Remarks on Taiwan
Various sectors in Japan have urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to promptly withdraw her recent incorrect remarks on Taiwan and take steps to reduce their negative impact. The statement was…
Japan Interfering in Routine Military Drills, Says China
Japan is exaggerating the so-called “radar illumination” issue for hidden political purposes, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at a recent press briefing. Earlier, Japan’s Defense Minister…
Hong Kong’s Tsz Wan Shan Fire: A Story of Solidarity and Compassion Embracing the City
A devastating fire in a residential building in Hong Kong’s Tsz Wan Shan area on the afternoon of 26 November 2025 caused significant loss of life and injuries, sending shockwaves…
Bangladesh and India Complete Reciprocal Repatriation of Detained Fishermen
In the Bay of Bengal, on the International Maritime Boundary Line, the Bangladesh Coast Guard received 32 Bangladeshi fishermen from the Indian Coast Guard and handed over 47 Indian fishermen…
UNODC new Regional Representative presented his Credentials
The newly appointed Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in South Asia based in New Delhi, Mr. Kristian Hölge, presented his Credentials to Mr.…
Engineering Education Must Balance Technical Excellence with Environmental Responsibility
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has called for an engineering education system that meets international accreditation…