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BP DeskSOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), recently inaugurated 16 solar-powered deep tube-well facilities to provide safe drinking water to climate-vulnerable communities in coastal Khulna. EBL supported the initiative as Climate Action Partner.The ...
Staff CorrespondentThe Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA), conducted the Basic Mediation Training for Legal Professionals on 31 July–1 August 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka.The training brought to...
BP DeskThe University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (D.Univ.) upon Professor Dr. Shahriar Hossain, one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished environmental scientists and policy advocates, in recognition of his exceptional contribution...
BP DeskThe Government of Bangladesh, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and national and international partners convened on Wednesday for a High-Level Strategic Workshop on Sustainable Buildings in Bangladesh, reaffirming their shared commitment to accelerating the country's...
Ahammad Parvej Khan In a alarming revelation for public health and environmental safety, a groundbreaking scientific study has exposed the widespread presence of microplastics in commercially available toothpastes across Bangladesh.The report underscores a critical regulatory void, revealing th...
BP Desk The Switzerland-Bangladesh United Community has announced that it’s highly anticipated "Annual Picnic 2026" will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Köniz, Bern.The announcement has sparked immense enthusiasm and excitement among community members across Switz...
BP DeskA five-day international medical mission has begun in Dhaka to provide free reconstructive surgeries to around 100 children with cleft lip and cleft palate from economically disadvantaged families.Md. Ismail Zabihullah, Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Public Administration, inaugurated ...
BP DeskThe UK government is providing £355,000 (approx. BDT 5.7 crore) in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support more than 55,000 people affected by flooding in Southeast and Northeast Bangladesh, according to a press release.Managed by Start Network and delivered through national and ...
Ahammad Parvej KhanExperts, policymakers, development partners and environmental practitioners emphasized the urgent need to integrate climate resilience into public health systems during a roundtable discussion titled “Nature and Health: Building Climate-Resilient Public Health Systems”...
Staff CorrespondentThe Environment and Social Development Organization -ESDO, in collaboration with Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the Department of Environment (DoE) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organized a national seminar titled "Zero Waste and C...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe government of Bangladesh has taken decision to introduce mandatory national safety standards for toys through issuing gazette notification on 23 June 2026.The Ministry of Industries issued the gazette notification (BDS ISO 8124-2:2025, BDS ISO 8124-3:2025, BDS ISO 8124-6:2025,...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe officials at the Russian House in Dhaka, on Tuesday highlighted Russia's rich cultural diversity, emphasizing the country's many nationalities and religions, while underscoring the importance of unity, mutual respect, and intercultural dialogue within its multicultural...
BP DeskUNOPS Bangladesh on Tuesday convened the SDG Model Dissemination Session on SDG 5 and SDG 16 at Grand River View Hotel, Rajshahi, bringing together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, civil society representatives, educators, and local stakeholders to showcase a localiz...
BP DeskResidents of Madarbari in the Uttarkhan area have accused a group of local political activists of creating panic and exerting undue influence over the neighbourhood, according to multiple residents who spoke on condition of anonymity.Locals say the group, described as close associates of one ...
Staff CorrespondentThe Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), today convened a multi-stakeholder consultative workshop on the Integrated Medical Waste Manage...
Business DeskSaudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new global milestone in operational excellence. The airline ranked first among airlines worldwide for on-time performance in both departure and arrival rates in May 2026, according to the latest report by C...
Staff CorrespondentThe Russian House in Dhaka organized a celebration of Russian Language Day and the 227th birth anniversary of the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin at the University of Dhaka on June Sunday.The event took place near the bust of Alexander Pushkin and brought together students, ...
Staff CorrespondentThe Russian House in Dhaka hosted a large-scale cultural celebration marking Russia Day, bringing together representatives of the Russian and Bangladeshi communities, students, alumni, cultural figures, and friends of Russia.The event opened with remarks by Alexandra Khlevnoy, Dir...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe Bangladesh government has placed special emphasis on maintaining ecological balance through environmental conservation and afforestation in the national budget for FY 2026–27One of the key objectives of the Government is to address the challenges of climate change and to...
Ahammad Parvej KhanClimate crisis is no longer only an environmental issue; it is now creating serious risks for labour, public health, and the national economy, opines experts. They note that extreme temperatures, electricity shortages, and unplanned urbanization are forcing working people to ...
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