Banking sector in crisis over defaulted loans, money laundering and good governance
The newly elected government has assumed responsibility for an economy already under significant strain. However, the banking sector — widely […]
February, 22, 2026, 4:04 pm
UN-Habitat to Hold Asia-Pacific Media Briefing Ahead of World Urban Forum 13
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) will host an online regional media briefing for journalists and correspondents from the […]
February, 16, 2026, 9:09 pm
Climate Change Intensifies Natural Disasters, Driving Displacement Across Bangladesh
The adverse impacts of climate change are increasingly intensifying both the frequency and severity of natural disasters in Bangladesh. Every […]
January, 9, 2026, 4:11 pm
UN Briefs Political Parties on Support to Bangladesh’s Upcoming National Election
The United Nations on Thursday hosted representatives of all registered political parties at its Dhaka office for a detailed briefing […]
December, 4, 2025, 4:19 pm
Registration Opens for PDAC 2026 Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, the world’s […]
December, 4, 2025, 12:25 pm
Awal Chowdhury Earns Global Leadership Honor
Bangladeshi journalist and social leader Awal Chowdhury has been honored with the Global Leaders Awards 2025, a distinction celebrating his […]
December, 4, 2025, 12:01 pm
HIV Cases Rising in Certain Areas of the Country
HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease. The HIV virus is spreading in many countries, including Bangladesh. In several nations, it has […]
December, 3, 2025, 1:37 pm
Sudden Increase in HIV Cases in Bangladesh
After the year 2000, the number of new HIV cases in Bangladesh has seen the highest increase in a single […]
December, 1, 2025, 1:37 pm
HIV Cases Rising in Khulna Region, 23 Deaths in One Year
The number of HIV-positive or AIDS patients is increasing every year in the Khulna region. Deaths are also rising. Over […]
December, 1, 2025, 1:41 am
Bangladesh’s Mineral Sector: Potential, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Quazi Aziz Ahamed :: Bangladesh is endowed with abundant mineral resources, but their full potential has yet to be realized. […]
November, 30, 2025, 1:35 pm
Bangladesh’s Mineral Resources Hold Promise Amid Persistent Challenges
Suman Saha :: Bangladesh possesses a diverse range of mineral resources that could play a vital role in strengthening the […]
November, 27, 2025, 12:28 pm
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen Praises COP30 Outcomes, Calls for Greater Global Ambition
At the close of COP30 in Belém, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen issued a statement highlighting […]
November, 23, 2025, 7:31 pm
Bangladesh’s Mineral Resources: From Untapped Potential to Economic Significance
Quazi Aziz Ahamed :: Bangladesh is a country with significant potential in mineral resources. While natural resources are distributed across […]
November, 22, 2025, 1:27 pm
Global Commitment to Building the Future of Food Systems
As climate change continues to threaten agriculture, food systems, and rural livelihoods, COP30 in Belém dedicated an entire day to […]
November, 20, 2025, 7:59 pm
The COP of Implementation: Action Agenda Delivers Accelerated Progress on 117 Solutions, Builds Momentum for Renewed Global Vision in Belém and Beyond
The COP30 Global Climate Action (GCA) High-Level Event convened today to recognize the impact and celebrate the achievements across the […]
November, 19, 2025, 12:35 pm
Lula calls for stronger greenhouse gas reductions and emphasizes broad social participation at COP30
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented on Wednesday, 19 November, an overview of the negotiations of the United Nations […]
November, 19, 2025, 12:33 pm
COP30 debates Global Ethical Stocktake and reinforces the need for international climate action pact
On Tuesday, November 18, authorities, experts, and representatives from civil society advocated for a global ethical commitment to guide international […]
November, 18, 2025, 12:34 pm
Cities Take Center Stage in COP30’s Climate Agenda
At COP30, cities have emerged as key players in the global response to climate change, with a growing focus on […]
November, 12, 2025, 3:46 pm
COP30 Presidency Engages Civil Society on Accelerating a Just Energy Transition
The COP30 Presidency hosted an open dialogue on Tuesday with representatives from civil society constituencies under the United Nations Framework […]
November, 12, 2025, 3:41 pm
‘Morning Brief’ at COP30: Spotlight on the Global Impact of Climate Action
A special session titled “Morning Brief” is being held today at COP30, focusing on the global impact and progress of […]
November, 10, 2025, 8:50 pm
PDAC Announces Recipients of 2026 Awards
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has announced the recipients of its 2026 PDAC Awards, recognizing five outstanding […]
November, 4, 2025, 12:23 pm
UN Chief Urges Global Unity to End Hunger on World Food Day 2025
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the international community to unite in the fight against hunger and to build […]
October, 13, 2025, 5:31 pm
COP30: Brazil Redefines Climate Conference Structure with Inclusive and Innovative Approach
As Brazil prepares to host the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Pará, the country is introducing […]
October, 11, 2025, 7:23 pm
Ministers and Negotiators Gather in Brasília Ahead of COP30 to Tackle Global Climate Challenges
Ministers, negotiators, and civil society representatives from around the world will gather in Brasília on October 13–14 for the Preparatory […]
October, 11, 2025, 7:20 pm
UN Chief Calls for Greater Investment in Disaster Risk Reduction
As the world faces the accelerating impacts of the climate crisis, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged governments and […]
October, 11, 2025, 7:09 pm
UN Report Calls for Responsible Financing in Energy Transition Minerals
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has called for reforms in the financing, governance and regulation of mineral exploration and mining […]
October, 9, 2025, 4:36 pm
Brazil Proposes Global Coalition to Integrate Carbon Markets at COP30
At the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Brazil has presented a historic proposal — the creation of the […]
October, 7, 2025, 11:25 pm
COP30 Participants Gain Access to Transportation Maps for Belém Conference Venue
As preparations intensify for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), delegations and participants can now access detailed maps […]
October, 7, 2025, 11:22 pm
Khaled El-Enany Nominated by UNESCO Executive Board for Director-General Post
The Executive Board of UNESCO has nominated Khaled El-Enany of Egypt for the position of Director-General of the United Nations […]
October, 7, 2025, 11:17 pm
Youth at the Heart of Urban Transformation: World Habitat Day 2025
Today, on 6 October 2025, SERAC-Bangladesh observed a special event in Dhaka to mark World Habitat Day. The program was […]
October, 7, 2025, 4:00 pm
World Post Day 2025: UN Secretary-General Honors 4.6 Million Postal Workers Worldwide
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a message marking World Post Day 2025, celebrating the vital contributions of the […]
October, 7, 2025, 11:21 am
Groundbreaking forest conservation fund from Brazil reaches Earthshot Prize finals
On Saturday, October 4, the Tropical Forests Forever Fund (TFFF) announced its selection as a finalist for the 2025 Earthshot […]
October, 5, 2025, 7:00 pm
COP30 President Calls for Investments in Sustainable Fuels
At a meeting with representatives of the international industry during New York Climate Week, COP30 President, Ambassador André Corrêa do […]
September, 30, 2025, 11:35 pm
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Lula Declares COP30 Will Be “the COP of Truth”
Speaking at the opening of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva […]
September, 25, 2025, 12:22 am
Mauricio Lyrio: Brasil has “Unique Credentials” in Climate Negotiations and is a Model of Action
With less than two months to go before COP30, Mauricio Lyrio, Secretary for Climate, Energy and Environment at the Ministry […]
September, 21, 2025, 7:57 pm
Bangladesh Requires USD 116.8 Billion to Implement NDC 3.0 to Reduce 84.92 million tonnes of CO₂eq emission. – Environment Adviser
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has said that Bangladesh will require a […]
September, 21, 2025, 7:48 pm
Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan Urges Brick Kilns in Savar to Remain Closed
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has […]
September, 21, 2025, 7:47 pm
COP30 launches Global Mutirão website to unleash worldwide movement for climate action
The Brazilian Presidency of COP30 announced today the official launch of the Global Mutirão website, a dynamic digital hub designed […]
September, 19, 2025, 11:38 am
Preparations for COP30 advance as 79 countries confirm accommodation
On Wednesday, September 17, representatives from the COP30 Presidency, the Special Secretariat for COP30 under the Office of the Chief […]
September, 18, 2025, 11:21 am
SERAC-Bangladesh selected to the WHO SEARO Youth Council
SERAC-Bangladesh has been selected to the first-ever World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) Youth Council for the 2025–26 […]
September, 11, 2025, 7:23 pm
African Women and the Climate Struggle: Voices Resonating All the Way to COP30
In the bustling corridors of Africa Climate Week in Addis Ababa, there’s no shortage of stories revealing how the climate […]
September, 9, 2025, 6:28 pm
COP30 Presidency Calls on Global Businesses to Lead the Climate Transition
The upcoming Presidency of COP30 has issued its seventh letter to the global community, emphasizing the crucial involvement of the […]
September, 4, 2025, 11:56 pm
Bangladesh launches YVM to raise young people’s voices in decision making
Marking the International Youth Day, the government and the United Nations system on Thursday launched the design phase of Youth […]
August, 21, 2025, 6:52 pm
Green Zone: Deadline to acquire exhibition space ends on August 31
The deadline for organizations to express interest in setting up pavilions in the Green Zone —taking place in Belém, Pará, […]
August, 20, 2025, 11:12 am
COP30 President announces Consultations to Advance Climate Debates Before Belem
The Brazilian COP30 Presidency announced today the launch of Presidency Consultations to advance the debate around key issues in preparation […]
August, 20, 2025, 10:31 am
Governors Sign Letter in Support of Hosting COP30 in Belem
During a meeting of the National Forum of Governors on Wednesday (August 13) in Belém, Pará, 19 governors and vice […]
August, 16, 2025, 12:06 am
Led by COP30 Youth Climate Champion Marcele Oliveira, the platform aims to connect young people around the world to climate change debates
On International Youth Day, August 12, the platform led by COP30 Youth Climate Champion Marcele Oliveira is launching a collective […]
August, 13, 2025, 2:38 pm
COP30 President designate calls for climate action that begins and ends with people
The COP30 President Designate, André Corrêa do Lago, has launched an invitation to the peoples of the world to use […]
August, 13, 2025, 2:36 pm
COP30 Announces Ambitious Thematic Days, Invites the World to Belém
The Presidency of COP30 has unveiled the official Thematic Days calendar for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, to be […]
August, 6, 2025, 12:34 am
Belém already has 53,000 beds to host COP30 delegations
Belém, located in the heart of the Amazônia, will host historic climate change debates during COP30 from November 10 to […]
August, 1, 2025, 10:14 pm
We need fast, focused efforts to accelerate climate action
In 2024, my hometown Porto Alegre in the South of Brazil, faced its worst flood in 80 years. Over 150 […]
August, 1, 2025, 10:12 pm
Altamis Nabil Honored Among JCI Asia-Pacific’s 110 Most Influential Members
Md Altamis Nabil, a prominent youth leader, development activist, and ICT professional from Bangladesh, has been named one of the […]
July, 26, 2025, 9:41 pm
UN Report details record global temperatures and surge in climate disaster victims
The stark findings of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) progress report underscore the urgent need for global climate action. At […]
July, 24, 2025, 3:47 pm
UN & BIMSTEC to Collaborate with GoB to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Bangladesh Leads the Charge Against Plastic Pollution. High-level dialogue brings together policy-makers, innovators, and youth to accelerate solutions for sustainable […]
July, 10, 2025, 6:23 pm
GCF disburses USD120 million to three countries vulnerable to climate-related housing impacts
To strengthen adaptation to the impacts of climate change, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved financing worth more than USD […]
July, 8, 2025, 6:42 pm
Poverty Watch: Climate change threatens to push millions into poverty in Bangladesh
Climate change is rapidly becoming a threat multiplier for Bangladesh’s poor, pushing millions deeper into poverty and increasing their vulnerability […]
June, 19, 2025, 11:21 pm
Tk 100cr allocation to combat climate change in 2025-26 budget, remaining unchanged
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed an allocation of Tk 100 crore to address the growing risks of climate […]
June, 2, 2025, 11:18 pm
Swiss glacier collapse renews focus on risks of climate change as glaciers retreat around the world
Shaikh Jahidul Islam :: The landslide that buried most of a Swiss village this week is focusing renewed attention on […]
May, 30, 2025, 11:18 pm
PDAC Calls for Long-Term Extension of Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has urged the federal government to swiftly enact legislation extending the Mineral […]
March, 31, 2025, 12:21 pm
Govt approves 29 new projects under BCCTF to combat climate change
The government has approved 29 new projects under the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF) to address the growing threats […]
March, 28, 2025, 11:15 pm
Amanullah Bin Aktar Abid and Mahir Ashef to Steer the Chapter Forward
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Rajshahi proudly announces its leadership team for the year 2025, appointing Amanullah Bin Aktar Abid as […]
February, 25, 2025, 12:34 am
Blue-Economy Challenges and Prospects
Md Hasanur Rahmna Tanzir :: According to the World Bank, the blue economy is a concept that supports economic growth, […]
December, 19, 2024, 10:29 am
Why is Bangladesh neglecting the extraction of mineral resources?
Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates gained independence at almost the same time. At that time, the fragile situation of […]
December, 13, 2024, 8:04 pm
Huge potential for our mineral resources
Md Hasanur Rahman Tanzir :: Energy experts see mineral resources as a promising sector in Bangladesh. To harness this potential, […]
December, 7, 2024, 9:51 pm
Women’s thoughts on coping with the impacts of Climate Change
COP29 is an international conference on climate change and global warming. This year, COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. We […]
December, 1, 2024, 9:10 pm
Youth Platform “YUNet” Launched in Bangladesh for Global Youth Upskilling
Youth Upskill Network (YUNet), a visionary Bangladesh-based global platform committed to empowering youth through skill development, leadership opportunities, and global […]
November, 27, 2024, 3:48 pm
Plagued by pollution and violence, is the COP30 host city ready to take over from Baku?
Due to a lack of hotels in host city Belem, delegates will have to sleep on cruise ships. As the […]
November, 25, 2024, 7:09 pm
Fund for responding to Loss and Damage Fund fully operationalised at COP29
At COP29, a decision was made to ensure the full operationalization of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage, […]
November, 24, 2024, 6:22 pm
COP29 ACHIEVES FULL OPERATIONALISATION OF ARTICLE 6 OF PARIS AGREEMENT – UNLOCKS INTERNATIONAL CARBON MARKETS
Today, the COP29 Presidency announced the end of the decade-long wait for the conclusion of negotiations on high integrity carbon […]
The Organising Committee of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on […]
October, 1, 2024, 7:13 pm
Paving the Way for Climate Solutions: Inaugural Baku Climate Action Week Kicks Off
The inaugural Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW), taking place from September 30 to October 4, 2024, has begun, with over […]
September, 30, 2024, 8:04 pm
UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a “Pact for the Future”, which UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described as a […]
September, 23, 2024, 12:22 pm
COP29 Presidency Officially Launches Joint Solemn Appeal for a COP29 Truce
Today, on International Peace Day, the COP29 Presidency officially launches its flagship initiative on the COP Truce, calling on all […]
September, 21, 2024, 7:51 pm
Fund for responding to Loss and Damage achieves historic milestone in Baku
Baku meeting marks critical step towards one of the COP29 Presidency’s key objectives, as set out in its first Letter […]
September, 21, 2024, 7:42 pm
First Partners for COP29 Announced
The first official partners of COP29 in Azerbaijan have been announced. These include Azerbaijani businesses PASHA Holding as the Impact […]
September, 12, 2024, 10:27 pm
President-Designate meets COP29 NGO Coalition members
Today, the COP29 Presidency hosted an online meeting of the COP29 NGO Coalition, where COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev answered questions […]
September, 10, 2024, 11:07 pm
UNFCCC Technical Mission Visits Azerbaijan to Asses COP29 Preparations
A technical mission from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is currently in Azerbaijan from 6th to […]
September, 7, 2024, 11:09 pm
Strong indications Bangladesh security forces used unnecessary force, says UN report
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Friday said the transition in Bangladesh was an historic opportunity to ensure governance […]
August, 16, 2024, 7:03 pm
From the Arc of Deforestation to the Arc of Restoration
Focused on capturing carbon from the atmosphere and reforesting the Amazon, the BNDES detailed the “Arc of Restoration” project during […]
August, 13, 2024, 9:44 pm
G20 reaches agreement on making Green Funds more easily available
Md Hasanur Rahman Tanzir :: G20 country technicians reached an agreement on Brasil’s priority of facilitating access to Climate Funds, particularly […]
July, 12, 2024, 6:05 pm
Saber hopes Bangladesh, European Investment Bank to strengthen environmental collaboration
Md Hasanur Rahman Tanzir :: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said Bangladesh and European Investment […]
July, 12, 2024, 6:04 pm
2024 is the warmest year due to climate change
Md Hasanur Rahman Tanzir :: Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the France-Bangladesh Adaptation Agreement will […]
July, 8, 2024, 6:58 pm
Ethical journalism, information integrity, and strengthening democracy in the G20 debate
The modern digital ecosystem presents unprecedented challenges with regard to information integrity. The spread of misinformation and hate speech through […]
July, 7, 2024, 7:10 pm
COP29 Lead Negotiator Outlines Vision and Strategy for Success for Climate Diplomacy
COP29 Lead Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev presented the COP29 Presidency’s vision and strategy for the upcoming climate summit in Baku in […]
June, 11, 2024, 9:56 am
UN urges Bonn progress on new finance goal
Hasanur Rahman Tanzir : The head of the United Nations climate arm has called for governments at mid-year talks in […]
June, 4, 2024, 10:14 am
Opportunities and challenges of blue economy in Bangladesh
Md Hasanur Rahman Tanzir :: Economy more precisely “ocean-based economies” is considered a beneficial sector in Bangladesh which refers to […]