Development
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More than 5,000 children diagnosed with malnutrition in the Gaza Strip in May
Jun 20, 2025The number of malnourished children in the Gaza Strip is rising at an alarming rate, with 5,119 children between 6 months and 5 years of age admitted for treatment for acute malnutrition in May alone. According... -
ADB approves $400m for resilient, inclusive development in Bangladesh
Jun 19, 2025The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a US$400 million loan aimed at bolstering Bangladesh’s resilience against climate impacts, reducing emissions in critical sectors, and fostering inclusive development across the nation. This substantial funding will support... -
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Jun 12, 2025Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, according to new estimates released by the International Labour Organization... -
Experts Urge Strategic Budgeting for Education and Health Amidst Potential Cuts
May 29, 2025Amid concerns of potential budget cuts to education and health in the upcoming fiscal year's Annual Development Program (ADP), experts are emphasizing the critical need for a people-centric policy approach to optimize reduced allocations. This perspective... -
The Textile Olympiad will help build the capacity of students from climate-vulnerable areas.
May 28, 2025Barisal is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, and competition like the Textile Olympiad would certainly contribute towards building the capacity of local graduates, discussants shared during a discussion held on May 24 after signing a... -
GO-NGO united efforts essential to protect boys from sexual abuse
May 26, 2025In a rare public rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself “not happy” with the Russian leader after Moscow launched a record number of drones against Ukraine, resulting in... -
Urgent Need to Overhaul the Social Protection Budget
May 24, 2025As Bangladesh navigates a period of significant socio-economic and political transformation, experts are advocating for a comprehensive redesign of the nation's social protection framework. This restructuring, they contend, is crucial to bolstering the living standards of... -
Saudi Arabia Donates Dates To Support Rohingya Refugee Children In Bangladesh
May 24, 2025The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has donated 667 metric tonnes of dates to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support Rohingya refugee children living... -
New Initiative Puts Youth at the Heart of Health and Climate Policy
May 21, 2025A significant step towards empowering youth in national policymaking was taken on Tuesday with the official launch of the Youth Catalyst Project at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This transformative initiative aims to integrate... -
Experts Advocate for Cigarette Tax Structure Overhaul at Unnayan Shamannay Seminar
May 14, 2025Leading economists and public health experts convened today at a seminar organized by Unnayan Shamannay to discuss the urgent need for comprehensive reform of Bangladesh's cigarette tax structure. The event, titled “The Need to Reform the...
