The experts have called upon the government, development partners and private sector to create an enabling environment for inclusive insurance and risk financing, ensuring sustainable development for the country and leaving no one behind. "Validation workshop on Country Diagnostic on Inclusive Insurance and Risk Finance for Bangladesh," was organised Thursday by
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Tiger conservation project sees slow progress
The tiger census in the Sundarbans, which was scheduled to begin in October and got delayed for slow pace in fund approval, is expected to begin in the beginning of the next year, said officials at the Forest Department. The Planning Commission approved the allocation last week, Divisional Forest Officer
‘Tree plantation key to stimulating economic growth’
Social and environmental activists at a programme on Tuesday termed tree plantation as the key to foster economic growth for the countries that suffer from erosion, desertification and food shortages. They also said that trees create their own added value by increasing the value of the land thus can be used
Climate change conclusion: Time for bold action
With climate change bringing about increasing numbers of human deaths and untold suffering, and rising economic, social, and environmental consequences worldwide, it’s time for governments to take bold action to address the climate change emergency. Climate scientists have warned that there is only a dozen years for global warming to be
Govt implementing project to protect tigers: Shahab Uddin
The government is implementing a three-year project on 'Sundarbans Tiger Conservation Project' with an objective to protect 'Royal Bengal Tiger' of the mangrove forest. "Different programmes including Tiger conservation and research like tiger survey will begin soon under the project," he said. Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin
PM: Keep environment in mind in development projects
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take high care of environment and ecology while taking up any development project. "Everybody has to pay attention to environment in any project,” she said. “The project has to be executed keeping water reservoirs, adequate green area and rainwater harvesting
Rain likely in next 24 hours
No rains, cold wave likely in northern district
New CSR guidelines focusing on Env, healthcare
The Bangladesh Bank has issued a new guideline on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to focus more on healthcare and environmental issues. The guideline, issued on Monday is meant to ensure a sustainable development of the country. According to the new guideline, all scheduled banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) are allowed to
Dettol-Harpic, Bangladesh Scouts to ensure a safe learning environment
Dettol Harpic Porichchonno Bangladesh handed over hygiene products to representatives of Bangladesh Scouts at a ceremony organized at the Shams Hall, National Scout Bhaban, Kakrail, Dhaka on October 15, 2021. The hygiene products were then distributed by Bangladesh Scouts in 100 schools all over Bangladesh. Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic,