The cabinet today approved scrapping the quota system in government services accepting a high-level government committee recommendation for its complete abolition in recruiting first and second class officers.
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Fixing the crisis of confidence in the Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund’s mandate couldn’t be more crucial: accelerating climate action in developing countries by supporting transformational investments in adaptation and emissions reduction.
Bangladesh in satisfactory position to achieve SDGs – Dr. Salim
Professor Dr. Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation and Professor of Accounting Department, University of Chittagong addressed an international conference on Sustainable Development Goals organized by the…
Political-economy fallouts of universal basic income schemes
In his recent op-ed and the associated working paper, Thomas Palley warns against the Ricardian vice of ignoring political-economy considerations when laying out policy proposals, thus focusing too narrowly on strict economistic reasoning. In the big-picture debate on an employer…
Renewable energy no longer a moral but economic choice
When the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was founded eight years ago, the general public thought that renewable energies would never replace oil and coal. Today, the tables have turned.
Europe leads the way in development index 2018
We just published the Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2018, which ranks 27 of the world’s richest countries on how well their policies help the more than five billion people living in poorer countries.
IFC urges pol parties: Include river-water rights in manifestos
Dhaka, Sept 30: The International Farakka Committee (IFC), an international environmental organization working as water rights watch group, has urged all patriotic political parties and organisations in Bangladesh to have the issue of sustainable basin-wide management of common rivers as the main…
Dhaka lauds Beijing’s BRI for supporting sustainable uplift
China ready to give Bangladesh higher priority in its diplomacy says, the Chinese envoy Dhaka, Sept 29 – Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor on Saturday appreciated China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saying it has provided an opportunity to realise…
Padma Bridge to be named after Sheikh Hasina: Obaidul
The under construction Padma Bridge will be named after the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
20,000 Sundarbans people lose jobs as sanctuary expanded
About 20,000 fishermen and woodcutters of the Sundarbans have been living a measurable life for the last three months due to the extension of its wildlife sanctuary at Sharonkhola range ‘without making any rehabilitation plan’ for those who depend on…
সুন্দরবনের সুরক্ষা ও পর্যটক বৃদ্ধিতে সমন্বয় প্রয়োজন
দেশের অন্যতম পর্যটন গন্তব্য হলেও পর্যটক বৃদ্ধি ও সুন্দরবনের সুরক্ষায় কোন সমন্বয় নেই। সুন্দরবনের জীববৈচিত্র্য সুরক্ষা, পর্যযটনবান্ধব পরিবেশ সৃষ্টিতে য় বন বিভাগের সঙ্গে ট্যুর অপারেটর, পর্যযটন বোর্ড ও বেসামরিক বিমান পরিবহন ও পর্যযটন মন্ত্রনালয়ের মধ্যে সমন্বয় জরুরি। একই সঙ্গে পর্যযটকদের…
3-day Biman Tourism Fest begins in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Sept 27 – Speakers at a function here on Thursday sought joint and effective efforts to promote Bangladeshi tourism products abroad and play role in increasing inbound tourists to ensure bigger contribution to the national economy.
Mega plan taken to make BD attractive tourist destination
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister AKM Shahjahan Kamal on Thursday said the government has been working sincerely to turn Bangladesh as one of the attractive tourism destinations of the world by utilizing its potential and natural beauty.
Juggling duties, New Zealand leader brings baby to UN
Jacinda Ardern knows all about juggling her role as a mother with the requirements of her job.
Investigation report date in quota reform case deferred
Dhaka, Sept 26 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date for submission of investigation report in the case filed for provocative propaganda in connection with quota reform movement.
Maintaining Asian stability amid heightened uncertainty: ADB
Developing Asia’s gross domestic product is forecast to expand by 6.0% in 2018 and 5.8% in 2019. Consumer prices for 2018 and 2019 are projected to rise by 2.8%, says Asian Development Bank in its latest forecast.
The rise, fall and future of socialism
The topic of my lecture is ambitious and daunting and may sound like a provocation in a country that attempted and developed a socialist model that eventually failed. However today there is still a market-led demand for socialist institutions and…
Settle disputes, prevent conflicts, invest in Burma too: PM
UN, Sept 25 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said world leaders must commit to settle all the international disputes and prevent conflicts to ensure global peace which is eluding.
Climate change undermining global efforts to eradicate hunger
The United Nations warned last month that the accelerating impacts of climate change—“already clearly visible today”– have triggered an unpredictable wave of natural disasters– including extreme heatwaves, wild fires, storms, and floods during the course of this year.
Briefing at IUB: Respect, protect disabled peoples’ rights
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) with the cooperation of independent university, Bangladesh organized an event at IUB “contribute to change life” focusing on disabled persons’ rights and development. In the program Mazeda Akter, a disabled girl…
Symphony opens handset manufacturing unit in BD
Dhaka, Sep 23 – Symphony on Sunday inaugurated its newly-established manufacturing plant, ‘Edison Industries Limited’ at Zirabo, Ashulia in suburban Dhaka.
Barapukuria Coalmine case hearing against Khaleda Oct 25
Dhaka, Sept 23 – The Special Judge Court-2 of Dhaka yesterday fixed October 25 for hearing on charge framing in Barapukuria Coalmine graft case filed against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia and 9 others.
National unity without Awami League farcical: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister said on Saturday BNP could not wage any movement against the government for 10 minutes in the last 10 years and the party will not be able to do that…
“Brexit: Trading in choppy waters” by Lorand Bartels
There’s no better trade deal for the UK than being in the EU but the Chequers ‘sticky tape’ may just help the UK Brexit if it still wants to.
Level playing field for persons with disabilities in the US
When it was time for Joe Lupinacci to graduate from his high school in Stamford, Connecticut, he knew he wanted to go to college. While other students were deciding which college to apply to, the choice required more thought and…
Indigenous peoples link their development to clean energies
Achuar indigenous communities in Ecuador are turning to the sun to generate electricity for their homes and transport themselves in canoes with solar panels along the rivers of their territory in the Amazon rainforest, just one illustration of how indigenous…
Indigenous students want their job quota retained
Dhaka, Sep 20 – Indigenous students of Bangladesh on Thursday demanded retention of a five percent quota for members of ethnic and religious minorities in government jobs and higher education.
Freezing in UAE’s high rise buildings as heat soars outside
By Amna Khaishgi DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sep 20 2018 (IPS) – “Look at these tall, beautiful buildings. I have worked as a mason during the construction and was one of those who laid [the brickwork] brick by brick,” says…
Walkways along four Dhaka rivers to prevent encroachment
Dhaka, Sept 20 – The government has decided to construct 220-km long walkways alongside the river banks of Buriganga, Turag, Shitlakhya and Balu to stop encroachment.
BHBFC offers loan at 9pc interest in Dhaka, Ctg
Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) is going to offer 9 percent interest for Dhaka and Chattogram areas instead of existing 9.5 percent.