Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) – Bangladesh has signed an Agreement on Labour Cooperation (ALC) with the Seychelles, opening the way for manpower export to resume to the Indian Ocean archipelago nation off the east coast of Africa.
Category: Environment
Climate leadership from developing countries
by Lee White, Tanguy Gahouma Libreville – When Gabon ratified the 2015 Paris climate agreement, its real work was just beginning. The main challenge was to find ways to conserve the country’s natu ral environment and address the growing climate…
Work on Lower Subansiri HEP sans people’s concerns opposed
October 21, 2019 SANDRP – With work on NHPC Ltd’s 2,000-MW Lower Subansiri hydro power project restarting after a wait of almost eight years, anti-dam organisations led by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS)…
Climate Chance Summit, Africa ends adopting Accra Declaration
2,000 participants, representing 25 African nationalities and the diversity of committed actors engaged in the fight against climate change (local governments, businesses, unions, environmental NGOs, farmers, women and youth organisation, researchers) gathered over 3 days of work and networking at…
Over 100 shops gutted in Chittagong market fire
Over 100 shops were gutted in a devastating fire at Jahur Hawkers Market adjacent to New Market in the port city early Saturday.
Rohingya crisis: The Hague meet for ending impunity culture
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) – International experts at a conclave in The Hague on Friday underscored the importance of the UN, relevant member states and regional bodies to each play a role in finding a long-term, viable and acceptable resolution…
Prudence versus pressure at the Seed Treaty
Will the critical need to address digital sequence information break the Seed Treaty’s effort to fix its benefit sharing system? It probably should.
Dhaka’s Agargaon to have dedicated lane for bicycle: Mayor
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam on Friday said a 10-kilometer exclusive bicycle lane is being constructed in the city’s Agargaon area.
Land: Stone lifting machinery seized, destroyed in Sylhet
Sylhet, Oct 17 (UNB) – A task force of District Administration here in Companiganj upazila seized and destroyed stone lifting machineries worth Tk 75 lakh in a six-hour drive on Thursday.
Int’l conclave on justice for Rohingyas in Hague Friday
Dhaka, Oct 17 (UNB) – An international conclave will be held in The Hague of Netherlands on Friday to bring focus the issue of ‘justice and accountability’ for Rohingyas.
Ban production of GM golden rice: BD Agri Farm Labour Fed
Dhaka, Oct 17 – Highlighting the negative effects of genetically modified (GM) food on human body, speakers at a convention on Thursday urged the government and other stakeholders to stop the commercial production of GM golden rice being marketed as…
ILO: Qatar pledges to end ‘kafala’ employment laws
Dubai, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — The energy-rich nation of Qatar is pledging to fully eliminate a labor system that ties foreign workers to their employer and requires them to have their company’s permission to leave the country.
Can Europe help the Balkans keep its young emigrants?
by Alida Vračić on 16th October 2019 High emigration rates are doing massive damage to the prospects of the western Balkans—would a stronger EU perspective reverse this outflow?
Myanmar gets fresh list of 50,000 Rohingyas for verification
Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – Bangladesh has handed over a new list of around 50,000 Rohingyas to Myanmar authorities for verification and subsequently expediting their repatriation efforts.
Dhaka ranks third worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked third worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.Dhaka had a score of 169 at 8:30am, which means the city’s air quality was classified as unhealthy.
Bangladesh tables resolution on natural fibers use at UN
Bangladesh has tabled a draft resolution titled “Use of Natural Fibres such as Jute and Sisal” at the United Nations for its consideration during the 74th General Assembly.
Beijing sets new high for horticultural expos
After six months of dazzling visitors with stunning horticultural displays, Expo 2019 Beijing, the AIPH approved A1 World Horticultural Expo, presented one final spectacular show at its official closing ceremony on Wednesday 9th October 2019.
Mayors vow to work together with youth climate activists
C40 Cities will create a Global Youth Initiative, bringing together leaders of climate movements from all over the world, to work with mayors Announcement comes out of several days of collaboration at C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark…
Girls take up the fight for a better world: UN experts
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – UN human rights experts have applauded the energy and sense of urgency, as well as courage and intellect, that girls and young women have brought to recognizing and confronting many of today’s struggles from climate…
Climate change activist climbs on plane, others stop traffic
London, OC T 11 (AP/UNB) — Protesters in New York City brought traffic to a standstill in the city’s busiest hub and an activist in London climbed atop a plane as climate change demonstrators entered the fourth day of rallies…
Climate Chance Summit -Africa 2019: Stepping up local action
Non-state actors at the heart of the fight against climate change The Climate Chance Summit – Africa 2019 will take place in Accra, Ghana, from October 16th until October 18th at the International Conference Centre. It will be a wide…
Don’t waste water: PM says while opening 2 plants in capital
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the city dwellers to exercise austerity while using water since a significant amount of money is spent on water treatment.
Rain improves Dhaka’s air quality after 3 worst days
Dhaka, Oct 10 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital saw a significant improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday morning after it was hit by rain.
Indigenous leaders travel to Europe to report violations in Brazil
A delegation will visit twelve countries to warn authorities, companies and European society about violence against Indigenous Peoples in Brazil Brasília, Brazil – A delegation of Indigenous leaders will visit twelve European countries between October 17 and November 20 to…
Mayors announce support for global Green New Deal
Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, announced as the Chair-Elect of C40 Cities. C40 mayors, led by Mayor Garcetti and Mayor Hidalgo, announce support for a Global Green New Deal to “drive an urgent, fundamental and irreversible transfer of global…
Collective failure to influence Myanmar: UN
Dhaka, Oct 9 (UNB) – The United Nations has recognised the international community’s “collective failure” to influence Myanmar and find a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Clean Air Protocol for human health, Planet, put into force
UN, Oct 2019 (IPS) – European and North American countries have taken a major stride in cleaning up the atmosphere Monday, 7 October, through the implementation of an amended legally binding treaty to limit the amount of emissions polluting the…
30 of world’s largest cities have peaked greenhouse gas emissions
Austin, Athens, Lisbon, and Venice latest C40 cities that have peaked greenhouse gas emissions in line with science-based targets to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. C40 announces launch of C40 Knowledge Hub, an online platform providing cities with cutting-edge…
Major disaster at Kopili Dam in Assam, India
October 8, 2019 SANDRP The 275 MW Kopili Dam Power House of NEEPCO (North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited, an Indian Union Ministry of Power Underaking) in Assam suffered major disaster on Oct 7, 2019.
Dhaka 2nd worst in Air Quality after being worst for 2 days
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has been ranked second worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.