When the Shurjodoy Youth Society in Dhaka began its campaign to make schools “green”, the idea was simple: Ban single-use plastics and plant trees. But turning conviction into action quickly ran into an all-too-familiar problem — money. “Most embassies or donors already have their own circles,” said Raihan Noman Nurunabi, director of the group. “If…
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Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 234 at 9:40 a.m., according to IQAir. The reading falls in the “very unhealthy” category, signaling severe health risks for residents. The city’s air quality has remained at alarming levels for…
Uzbekistan has emerged as one of Central Asia’s fastest-transforming textile economies, evolving from a raw cotton exporter into a fully integrated manufacturing ecosystem spanning yarn, fabric, and finished apparel. Backed by over $2 billion in investment and a government-led modernization roadmap, the country is now attracting global buyers seeking sustainable, cost-efficient alternatives to traditional sourcing destinations. According to the World…
The European Union’s enlargement policy has gained political momentum since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Candidates and member states will meet in Brussels on 4 November for a debate organised and hosted by Euronews. While EU enlargement is gaining new political momentum, a new poll indicates that more than half of Europeans support the process. To…
Italy’s Ansaldo Energia Holding may be engaged in Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP) project, the Agency for Atomic Energy under the Cabinet of Ministers (Uzatom) reported. On 20 October, Uzatom Director Azim Akhmedkhadjayev met with representatives of Ansaldo Energia and its subsidiary Ansaldo Nucleare, which specializes in nuclear power technologies. The parties discussed expanding cooperation…