BMU holds seminar on blue economy
Bangladesh Maritime University held an international seminar titled Blue Economy: Unlocking the Potential of Oceans for Sustainable Development of Bangladesh at the Senaprangan, Dhaka Cantonment on Monday...
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Chinese expertise and scopes for Bangladesh
WATER is the lifeblood of Bangladesh, a delta nation intricately woven with rivers and wetlands. Yet, this abundance of water has paradoxically become a source of distress due to rampant pollution, unsustainable extraction, and climate-induced challenges. To address these issues comprehensively, Bangladesh has sought expertise from China to develop a 50-year master...
Improved investment climate for pvt sector stressed
Debapriya Bhattacharya, convenor of the Citizen鈥檚 Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, on Tuesday called for creating a favourable business environment for the private sector to adopt a sustainable business model...
In pursuit of energy sustainability
AS THE economy revives from the July uprising, concerns loom regarding the nation鈥檚 way forward to attaining the objective of undergoing the renewable energy transition in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. A sub-target under SDG 7 makes it pertinent for all signatories of the pact, including Bangladesh, to substantially raise the share of renewable...
Youth hold the key to SDGs
AS THE world reaches the halfway point to the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, the urgency to accelerate progress is undeniable. Amidst this challenge, young people stand out as a transformative force. With 1.8 billion individuals aged 10 to 24, their potential to drive change and shape a sustainable future has never been more critical...
Bangladesh, Indonesia explore new frontiers in sustainable finance
In demonstration of their shared commitment to聽advancing sustainable economic growth, Bangladesh and Indonesia engaged in a聽high-level exchange on sustainable finance.
Lanka鈥檚 moderate politics despite govt鈥檚 massive mandate
DONALD Trump in the United States is showing how, in a democratic polity, the winner of the people鈥檚 mandate can become an unstoppable extreme force. Critics of the National People鈥檚 Power government frequently jibe at the government鈥檚 economic policy as being a mere continuation of the essential features of the economic policy of former president...
Robin, Shuvo elected SUST Press Club president, secretary
Jubiadul Haque Robin and Naeem Ahmed Shuvo have been elected president and general secretary of the SUST Press Club, a platform for journalists covering the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology...
Localised SDGs and our media
AS A signatory to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted on September 25, 2015, Bangladesh has been involved in executing the sustainable development goals for the last nine years and playing a commendable role in the global sermon on the SDGs. The government of Bangladesh has engaged respective stakeholders in the...
Ban on on-campus student politics is no solution
A TASK force that the government instituted in September 2024 submitted its report, Re-strategising the Economy and Mobilising Resources for Equitable and Sustainable Development, on January 30. The task force, composed of 12 members, in the sixth chapter of the report titled 鈥楻eaping the Benefits of Demographic Dividends: Investment in...
BRAC launches 'Livestock Grow Initiative'
BRAC鈥檚 Microfinance programme has officially launched the 'Livestock Grow Initiative鈥� to ensure financial security and sustainable development for livestock farmers across the country...
Task force emphasises research, innovation to diversify economy
The task force report on re-strategising the Economy and Mobilising Resources for Equitable and Sustainable Development said that Bangladesh can boost its economy by using innovation and R&D to diversify, improve productivity, and add value to its products...
SUST extends time to apply for admission
The Shahjalal University of Science and Technology authorities on Wednesday extended time for submission of the online application for admission to the first-year undergraduate courses under 2024-25 academic year until January 31...
SCB, SAF Bangladesh build 2 smart farming villages
Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in collaboration with Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Bangladesh, has developed two farming smart model villages in Rangpur district, said a press release...
Policies, plans for sustainable food system needed
THE government has ways to go and steps to adopt for sustainable food systems crucial for ensuring food security and nutrition for all. A sustainable food system, encompassing everything from processing, packaging and transport of food, also prioritises sustainable agriculture and environmental concern. A sustainable food system also encourages local...
Bangladesh faces challenges in adopting sustainable food system: NPO DG
National Productivity Organisation director general Md Nuruzzaman on Monday said that while Bangladesh has made strides in adopting sustainable food systems, challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity remain critical obstacles...
Reforms for quality education
BANGLADESH is at a pivotal moment in its pursuit of sustainable development and equitable growth. With a burgeoning youth population and a steadily expanding economy, the nation鈥檚 potential to establish itself as a significant player on the global stage is immense. Yet, this potential remains constrained by persistent challenges in the education sector...
MASS UPRISING: SUST suspends 29 BCL activists
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology authorities suspended 29 students, all leaders and activists of the banned student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League, for their involvement in attacks on participants of the anti-discrimination students鈥� movement...
DEMOCRACY鈥橲 SUSTAINABILITY: Vibrant political culture is essential
BANGLADESH鈥橲 democracy is at risk as it seeks to reform state agencies before holding a national election to establish a sustainable democracy. While the interim government prioritises agency reforms over the election, law and order and non-violent political environment rapidly deteriorate. A strong political culture is essential for ensuring...
Invigorating FDI for economic sustainability
FOREIGN direction investment states to direct investment of equity flows in the reporting economy. It is the sum of equity capital, the reinvestment of earnings and other capital. Direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident of one economy having control or significant degree of influence on the management...
Impact of sustainable agriculture
SUSTAINABLE agriculture seeks to meet today鈥檚 food needs while it shoul ensure that future generations can also thrive. It is about finding the right balance between social fairness, economic stability and environmental care. In Bangladesh, where agriculture, which supports nearly 40 per cent of the work force, is a cornerstone of the economy, embracing...
BATB named in Bloomberg鈥檚 sustainability list
BAT Bangladesh has been listed in Bloomberg鈥檚 sustainability list for its environmental, social and governance practices for the second consecutive year, said a press release...
SUST students give 72-hr ultimatum for 3 demands
Students of the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology on Wednesday gave the administration a 72-hour ultimatum to meet their 3-point demand...
BSA organises scientific confce at BAU聽
Bangladesh Society of Agronomy organised the two-day 23rd national 2nd international conference titled Smart Agronomy for Sustainable Crop Production commenced at Syed Nazrul Islam Conference Hall of Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh on Saturday...
DAP should prioritise sustainability, liveability
THE initiative to revise Dhaka鈥檚 detailed area plan, revised only a year ago amid criticism by urban planners and green activists, has once again given birth to concern. Urban planners at a discussion that the Institute for Planning and Development organised on December 4 expressed concern at the recent revised proposals for the detailed area plan that...
Safe water and sanitation for all
THE world is facing a serious water crisis, with 26 per cent of the global population still lacking access to safe drinking water, and a staggering 46 per cent are deprived of basic sanitation facilities. These alarming statistics, revealed in the UN World Water Development Report 2023, serve as a grim reminder of how far we are from achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, which aims to ensure safe water...
Transforming safety and sustainability
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries globally and its transformative potential in environment, health and safety is monumental. By streamlining processes, predicting risks and enhancing decision-making, artificial intelligence promises to revolutionise how organisations approach workplace safety and sustainability. As industries integrate artificial intelligence into environment, health and safety...
Interim govt to incorporate 鈥榯hree zero鈥� theory with SDG
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government is considering incorporating the 鈥榯hree zero鈥� theory of chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Govt to formulate national maritime port strategy
Shipping adviser Brigadier General (retired) M Sakhawat Hussain on Wednesday said that the government would formulate 鈥楴ational Maritime Port Strategy or NMPS鈥� for an effective and sustainable port management to attract more domestic and foreign investments...
Reforms can make Bangladesh a regional economic leader: BIPSS
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies president major general (retired) ANM Muniruzzaman expressed optimism that Bangladesh could achieve sustainable development and establish itself as a key player in the regional economy with the right reforms...