Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Monday said the United Nations (UN) will provide substantial funding to Bangladesh through its various agencies to combat climate change. He emphasised the need for increased financial support, stating that the allocated Tk 35,000 crore from 24 ministries in the current fiscal year is insufficient. Discussions were held with the ...

The Japanese government has decided to provide the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with USD 2.7 million in assistance for the Rohingyas and host communities in Cox’s Bazar. The aid is for the implementation of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), disaster risk reduction, shelter upgrade, site management and site development and protection for the displaced Rohingyas and host communities. In ...

BNP vice-chairman Air Vice Marshal (retd) Altaf Hossain Choudhury released from jail on Sunday night after serving jail for three-month 23 days. A large number of party leaders and activists from central and Patuakhali welcomed him with flowers. Altaf Hossain was released from prison cell of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) around 8:50pm, said BNP chairperson’s media wing officer ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought a special fund from the World Bank (WB) to create more women entrepreneurs for their socio-economic advancement and more loan at concessionary rate to implement climate related projects. “You (WB) can give a special fund for socio-economic development of the womenfolk in Bangladesh. The special fund will expedite the government efforts to create ...

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal conveyed his anticipation for an imminent final verdict in the BDR carnage case while addressing the media after paying his respects to the martyrs at Dhaka’s Banani graveyard on Sunday morning. He emphasised the government’s expectation for the judicial process to conclude shortly, stating, “We are hopeful that the final judgment will be delivered in ...

During a meeting on the sidelines of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in Istanbul, Turkey, Qatar has committed to aiding the growth of Bangladesh’s media landscape and fostering the emergence of global media outlets within the country. The assurance of this collaboration came from Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Thani Al-Thani, ...

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, observes throughout the country on Sunday night with due religious fervour and devotion. On this occasion, Islamic Foundation (IF) has chalked out programmes at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, an Islamic Foundation (IF) press release said. The Islamic Foundation will hold waz (religious sermons) and doa-mahfils at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today. Besides, ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated ‘Bangabandhu App’ that featured life sketch of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh’s history. Sheikh Hasina opened the App, prepared by Durbar Technologies Limited, at her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital on Saturday afternoon, said an official release of the PM’s press wing. After opening the App, the ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said an independent judiciary, strong parliament and administration can take a country towards development. “After coming to power we have made judiciary totally independent by separating it from the administration in fulfulling the belief of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,” she said, reports UNB. The prime minister said this while ...

A US delegation comprising high officials of National Security Council, State Department and USAID arrived in Dhaka on Saturday on a three-day official visit to discuss ways to further strengthen diplomatic ties with Dhaka. Special Assistant to the US President and US National Security Council (NSC) Senior Director for South Asia Eileen Laubacher, USAID Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Asia, Michael ...