The United States on Tuesday said resolving longstanding challenges to the exercise of labor rights will be critical to ensuring national economic prosperity at this "unique moment" for democracy and governance in Bangladesh. Worker empowerment is essential to sustainable and inclusive economic growth, respect for human rights, democratic resilience, and gender
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Climate change critical for Bangladeshis, Rohingyas: IRC
Regional Vice President (Asia) of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Adnan bin Junaid has said the IRC is committed to enhancing resilience and helping both Bangladeshis and the Rohingyas adapt to environmental shocks. "IRC recognises that climate change is a critical challenge for both the Rohingya and host communities in Cox's
Khaleda Zia’s condition critical: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition is very critical. Speaking to reporters at Evercare Hospital, he called on the country's people to pray for her speedy recovery. Fakhrul went to the hospital around 1:30 pm and talked to the medical board
Unveiling blind spots & critical insights to fight poverty
Poverty is multidimensional. If we think of classical thinkers, Adam Smith referred to the basis of self-respect and the importance of being able to “appear in public without shame,” while John Rawls wrote about “primary goods,” which included rights and liberties as well as income and wealth. Amartya Sen, advancing in
UN’s financial troubles jeopardize critical human rights work
A cash crunch and hiring freeze at the United Nations threaten to hinder UN human rights investigations in places like Sudan, Ukraine, and Syria. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned UN member countries on January 25 that if those with outstanding dues do not pay up soon, the UN will be broke