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Concessions must be made for national unity, says Advisor Rizwana

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has stressed the importance of building national consensus on reforms, saying if necessary, concessions must be ma... Read More


Big Oil backtracks on renewables push as climate agenda falters

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing down - and at times reversing - climate commitments in a shift that they ar... Read More


Dhaka's air quality marks 'unhealthy' this morning

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the 12th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 176 at 9am this morning (December 27, 202... Read More


Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen i... Read More


Gender inequality in workforce: can Bangladesh achieve SDG 5?

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) strives to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, recognising that gender parity is a fundamental human right and essential f... Read More


Nat'l dialogue begins today

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- A two-day national dialogue kicks off today which aims to reach a consensus among stakeholders of the student-led popular uprising on reforms and elections. Chief Adviser Dr Muhamma... Read More


Govt approves LNG, fertiliser procurement

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The government on Thursday approved a number of proposals for the procurement of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and fertiliser to meet the demand. The Advisers Council Committee on Gov... Read More


Eastern Refinery Model High School marks golden jubilee today

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The Eastern Refinery Model High School will celebrate its golden jubilee on Friday, marking 50 years of educational excellence. Established by Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) in 1974,... Read More


Govt to take strict legal actions against acts of sabotage, says religious adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain said on Friday that those engaged in acts of sabotage cannot be considered patriots. "Since the interim government assumed office, it... Read More


Rice shipment from India arrives at Ctg Port

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The bulk carrier ship 'MV Tanais Dream' arrived at Chittagong Port on Thursday, marking the arrival of the first shipment of imported rice from India under the open tender agreement ... Read More