Japan in search of new markets for seafood exports
Japan is looking for new export markets after China’s ban on seafood imports. China was previously Japan’s largest seafood export market. But in August last year, China imposed a ban…
UN team to reach Dhaka Thursday:Mass killing probe
A three-member UN experts’ team would arrive in the capital on Thursday for laying the groundwork for a comprehensive investigation into the killings of students and other civilian protesters in…
World Bank to enhance cooperation in pollution control and environmental protection
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced that the World Bank will intensify its cooperation with Bangladesh in controlling pollution. Following a meeting with Abdoulaye Seck, Country…
Bangladesh Association of Hong Kong-BAHK welcomes new executive committee (2024-2026)
Hong Kong, August 16, 2024—The Bangladesh Association of Hong Kong officially welcomed its new Executive Committee for the 2024-2026 term in a ceremonial oath-taking event held today at the Association’s…
ADB Country Director meets with Environment Advisor
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist Bangladesh in implementing low-cost river cleaning projects for the important rivers…
Chinese-funded projects will continue: Chinese ambassador
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said that the projects which are ongoing in Bangladesh with Chinese funding will continue. At the same time, there was also a discussion about the newly…
Letter from the Prime Minister of Pakistan: Ways to enhance regional cooperation
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said he looks forward to working closely with Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus in the coming days on…
British High Commissioner called on Environment Advisor
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation. She emphasized the need for…
Consultation Meeting with the Advisor at the Ministry of Water Resources
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that urgent measures will be taken to prevent the illegal encroachment of nationally heritage wetlands and rivers. As part…
15 members of the same family were killed in Gaza
Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency says 15 members of a Palestinian family, including 9 children and 3 women, were killed in Israeli airstrikes early Saturday. Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesman for the…