Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the global community to take five urgent actions on adaptation finance, debt relief, technology transfer, clean energy and a just transition, saying climate-vulnerable countries need grants, not more loans.
At least 20 students died by suicide across Bangladesh following the publication of the SSC and HSC examination results this year , including nine within just 10 days of the HSC results, highlighting growing concerns over students’ academic pressure and mental health, according to Aachol Foundation.
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Thursday approved procurement of 10,000 tonnes of sugar and 10,000 tonnes of lentils at a combined cost of Tk180.72 crore.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved for the direct procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from four international suppliers including Japan’s JERA Global Markets Pte Ltd to meet the country’s energy demand.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 484 people in a series of regular drives across the capital over the past 24 hours, filing 52 cases at different police stations.
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has announced a €100 million climate policy loan for Bangladesh in 2027 and €40 million in support for the water supply and sanitation sector in 2028.