‘Degraded Airsheds’ to be Identified to Combat Air Pollution in Dhaka
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that ‘Degraded Airsheds’ will soon be declared to control…
Empowering Youth for Climate Action
Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized the urgent need for accountability, coordination, and youth involvement in climate adaptation efforts across Bangladesh. Stressing the importance of engaging youth in national…
Anti-government protests in Serbia clash with police, Belgrade in turmoil
Massive protests have taken place in the southeastern European country of Serbia demanding the end of President Aleksandar Vucic’s 12-year rule and early elections. The anti-government movement reached its peak…
Bangladesh scores 5 goals against Bahrain
The Bangladesh women’s football team has made a great start to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. In their first match in Yangon on Sunday, Peter James Butler’s team dominated…
Global cocaine production hits all-time high: UN
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said global cocaine production reached a new record in 2023, with seizures, users and deaths rising. The report, released on Thursday,…
Govt. aimed at tackling air pollution, with a strong focus on controlling dust pollution in Dhaka
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources, has announced a series of proactive steps aimed at tackling air pollution, with a strong…
Yau Tsim Mong District Marks HK Handover Anniversary with Educational and Cultural Activities
Today (June 29), the Yau Tsim Mong District hosted a vibrant celebration titled “Celebrating the 28th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Handover and the Fifth Anniversary of the Implementation of the…
Saudi Arabia provides $30 million in aid to Palestinian government
Saudi Arabia has provided $30 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority. Saudi Arabia said that this money has been provided as part of its support for the Palestinian government,…
India cannot unilaterally suspend Indus Water Treaty: International Court
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend the Indus Water Treaty. Pakistan welcomed the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)…
Xi Meets with Ecuadorian President in Beijing
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who is in Beijing to attend the Summer Davos Forum, met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. At the meeting, Xi said that this…