Tag: Development
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Whale menopause: shedding light on the evolutionary mystery of human menopause
Rebecca Sear, an evolutionary demographer and anthropologist at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, who was not involved in the study, cautioned that it “cannot definitively answer the question of why menopause evolved”. Whales are incredibly difficult to study, he commented in Nature, and most of the data used for research was from…
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DC conference: PM Hasina asks to ensure building codes, action against food stocking
DC conference: PM Hasina asks to ensure building codes, action against food stocking
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Politics and Money: Comments from the SANEM Annual Economists Conference
Professor Raunak Jahan gave the introductory speech. He said it also raises questions about whether politics is going to become a dominant party state system or a one-person system of governance, or whether any political party truly exists, or whether people from different professions can become political. Giving priority to dynasties. The ideology of all…
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Parliamentary Caucus on Justice says development agenda must tackle injustice
To achieve Smart Bangladesh characterized by Smart Citizens, Smart Government, Smart Society and Smart Economy, it is imperative to formulate policies that guarantee marginalized communities are not only included but also thrive. This includes ensuring widespread access to technology, promoting digital literacy universally, leveraging e-governance to make public services more transparent and accountable, and revising…
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Jhilmil Project: Recommendation for removal of Malaysian company
In October, the Ministry of External Affairs had directed the Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia to inquire about BNG Global Holdings. Following this, a team from the High Commission contacted BNG Global Company and other relevant government offices and chambers. After this, the High Commission team sent a report to the Ministry of External Affairs…
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France and Germany assure continued support for Bangladesh’s development journey
On purchasing aircraft from European aviation giant Airbus, the Foreign Minister said Bangladesh will buy when the country’s economy allows. Asked whether the decision to purchase the aircraft was final, Hasan Mahmood said such ‘final decisions’ on purchases are not taken in the Ministry of External Affairs. Both ambassadors also handed over congratulatory letters from…
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Bangladesh Passport Index: Slow Progress and Illegal Practices Impact Power
The countries with the strongest passports in the 2024 index include France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain. Passport holders of these countries can travel to 194 countries without advance visa. Singapore, which topped last year’s index, is now tied in the lead with Finland, South Korea and Sweden, whose passport holders are able to…
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the good, the bad and the uncertain
the good, the bad and the uncertain
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British MP Samuel Terry’s visit to Dhaka: Exploring Bangladesh’s development activities UDDIPAN, FMCG, AND BILATERAL TRADE
UDDIPAN President Mohammad Nazrul Islam Khan expressed his gratitude to British politician Samuel Terry for visiting various sites to know the developmental work in Bangladesh. “The economy of Bangladesh is rapidly moving towards a developing economy. We believe that the country has the potential to reach this milestone. Uddipan is supporting the journey as a…
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate 24 development projects in Khulna on November 13
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate 22 development projects and lay the foundation stone of 2 development projects in Khulna on November 13. According to Khulna district administration, documents of 24 projects have already been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office. Khulna Deputy Commissioner Khondokar Yasir Arefin told BSS today, “Prime Minister Sheikh…
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Hasina, Modi jointly inaugurate three development schemes
The construction work of about 64.7 km railway line was completed at a cost of Taka 4,260 crore, which will open new opportunities in trade and commerce in the south-western region of the country including Mongla ports. With the opening of the rail link, Bangladesh’s second largest port Mongla was connected to the broad-gauge railway…
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Be cautious to avoid excessive compensation claims: PM Hasina
Be cautious to avoid excessive compensation claims: PM Hasina
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First day of Dhaka Elevated Expressway
A total of 22,805 vehicles crossed the Dhaka Elevated Expressway within the first 24 hours of inauguration. Sources in the bridge division said that by this time 1.85 million taka had been collected as tolls from the first expressway in the country. Of the vehicles, 12,242 vehicles traveled from the airport to Kamal Ataturk Avenue,…
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Forget talking about toppling the government, the BNP is worried about its existential crisis, the AL leader said.
Quader, general secretary of the ruling party, said, “The Awami League government has proved through development activities that it keeps its word.” “Leave aside talking about toppling the government, the BNP is worried about its existential crisis,” the AL leader said. “The Awami League remains alert to protect lives and properties of people from terrorism…
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Bangladesh’s development model will inspire others: WB official
World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer said on Thursday that Bangladesh’s development model can be followed by other developing countries. “Bangladesh has seen an unprecedented change,” he said while paying a courtesy call at Gana Bhavan, the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka in the morning. After the meeting, PM’s press secretary…