For digital inclusion leaving no one behind
‘Take a risk, challenge yourself and always be positive’ Dhaka, April 21 – Sonia Bashir…
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Use of nuke energy to ensure sustainable development urged
While countries all over the world are committed to cut down their greenhouse gas emissions…
IFPRI launches global food policy report
Dhaka, April 18 – The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), an international agricultural research…
Solar irrigation infuses new dimension into Barind’s agriculture
Solar pump irrigation has brought a new dimension in agriculture in the drought-prone Barind tract…
Smart cities hold key to sustainable development
BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr 3 2019 (IPS) – Asia and the Pacific’s phenomenal development has been a…
SDGs ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’
Unless the world faces its “social, economic and environmental challenges head-on”, United Nations Secretary-General António…
Dirgha Bridge opens in Pirojpur
The long-awaited 360-meter long Dirgha Bridge over Taltala River on the Pirojpur-Nesarabad road in Najirpur…
NESCO to implement Tk 1091-cr mega project in Rajshahi division
Northern Electric Supply Company (NESCO) Limited is going to implement a mega project aims at…
David Malpass 13th President of World Bank Group
Washington, April 5 – The Executive Directors of the World Bank today unanimously selected David…
SDGs: Ambitions are affordable for Asia and the Pacific
BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr 4 2019 (IPS) – Three years of implementation of the transformative 2030 Agenda…
SDGs and Bangladesh: Progress, challenges, missing links
‘Despite various challenges Bangladesh is on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goals’, a recent government…
Rising inequalities in Asia-Pacific a major obstacle to progress
BANGKOK, Thailand, Mar 28 2019 (IPS) – 2019 will be a defining year for the 2030…
Bridging the gaps for the disabled
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 29 2019 (IPS) – People with disabilities are being left behind, and steps…
Safe menstrual practices important for progress
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 28 2019 (IPS) – As menstruation continues to be shamed in many communities,…
Dr Kamal slams govt for ‘making economy bankrupt’ with loans
Dhaka, Mar 28 – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday alleged that the…
World Bank financializing development
KUALA LUMPUR and SYDNEY, Mar 26 2019 (IPS) – The World Bank has successfully legitimized the…
Reverse engineering for SDGs
ROME, Feb 20 2019 (IPS) – When young people from small towns and villages seek higher…
Dilapidated gas pipelines in capital Dhaka to be replaced
Introduction of smart prepaid metres also on cards Dhaka, Mar 18 – The Titas Gas…
Gender gap in disaster risk management: Why it matters
Submitted by Caren Grown, co-authors: Cristina Otano Over the past decade, the practice of disaster…
A quarter of eligible countries haven’t accessed Green Fund
Interesting findings surface in the evaluation of Green Fund’s readiness programme Kathmandu/New Delhi, 8 March…
Hasina for proper dev strategies suiting local soil, water, climate
Dhaka, Mar 2 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged engineers to concentrate…
Why West craves materialism & East sticks to religion
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 2019 (IPS) – My generation grew up at a time when colonial hang…
Aid in reverse: How poor countries develop rich countries
By Jason Hickel We have long been told a compelling story about the relationship between…
The impact of trade conflict on developing Asia
The 2018 trade conflict between the United States and the People’s Republic of China presents…
PM opens works on Karnaphuli tunnel, Ctg expressway
Chattogram, Feb 24 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the boring works…
Reverse engineering for SDGs
ROME, Feb 20 2019 (IPS) – When young people from small towns and villages seek higher…
How development excludes adivasi peoples
ODISHA, India, Feb 21 2019 (IPS) – Failing to understand the Adivasi world view and imposing…
World’s youth are being left behind
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 2019 (IPS) – Globally, youth are being left behind in education and…
Election commitments to youth should be realised
Dhaka, Feb 22 (UNB) – Speakers at a dialogue on Friday observed that it is…
PDB implements Tk964.16 crore project in Rajshahi division
Power Development Board (PDB) has been implementing a mega project to ensure a safe and…