Uncertainty surrounding the upcoming national election has largely eased following the Chief Adviser’s recent address and the publication of the gazette on the July Charter. The decision to hold the national election and referendum on the same day has also been finalised. Although Jamaat-e-Islami has voiced dissatisfaction over the referendum, the party has said the…
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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…
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…