Bangladesh presses for climate finance, loss-and-damage support and stronger global action as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Special Assistant Dr Md Saimum Parvez outline the country’s climate priorities in New York At the 81st session of the UNGA where US President Donald Trump again questioned climate warnings and criticised the global green agenda, Bangladesh …
‘Chronicles of Freedom’ Premieres in Dhaka, Documenting the Stories and Spirit of July Dhaka, 9 August 2026: Chronicles of Freedom, a 53-minute documentary chronicling the experiences, courage, sacrifice and hopes surrounding the historic events of July in Bangladesh, premiered on Sunday at the Crystal Palace Hall of Gulshan Club Limited in Dhaka. Bringing together political …
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The Bangladesh Dialogue Launches “KLIMA” to Advance Collaborative Climate Action New platform will connect policymakers, investors, businesses, civil-society organisations, youth and communities to develop practical and investable climate solutions DHAKA, 29 July 2026 — The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) has officially launched “KLIMA”, a collaborative platform designed to bring together national and international stakeholders to advance …
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first overseas tour, covering Malaysia and China, carried significance beyond ceremonial diplomacy. The China leg brought high-level meetings, investment discussions and cooperation instruments, placing trade, infrastructure, river management and regional connectivity at the centre of the conversation. In my view, the visit should be understood as an attempt to widen Bangladesh’s …
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Image: AI Generated A 56% rise in education spending, a near doubling of health funding, climate-relevant allocations of Tk51,746 crore and major business reforms suggest this is a budget written not only for one fiscal year, but for the next decade. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury placed before the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday a …
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Every four years, the world pauses. For a month, borders appear to blur. Political disputes recede from the headlines, replaced by line-ups, goals and dreams. Billions of people become captivated by a single spectacle. Yet beneath the colours, chants and celebrations lies a reality that governments understand well: the World Cup is never just football. …
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Image: AI Generated Standfirst: Within just two decades, Vietnam transformed from a colonial battleground into one of the central theatres of the Cold War. The war gave rise to one of the most devastating military campaigns in US history. On the very first day of the joint assault on Iran, Israel launched more than 1,200 …