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A coalition of non-governmental organizations claimed on Monday that “alarming” amounts of a persistent man-made “forever chemical” connected to synthetic pesticides are present in Europe’s rivers, lakes, and groundwater. After analyzing over two dozen surface and...

The UN Democracy Fund-funded and UN-Habitat-technically supported groundbreaking initiative “Advancing Engagement by Setting Up Urban Youth Councils” by SERAC-Bangladesh was recently recognized with the 2024 Young Global Changer Recoupling Award at the Global Solutions Summit on...

A two-day long youth capacity-building training program titled “Youth for Change” was held in Rajbari on 17-18 May, 2024. The program is organized by USAID, IRI, and JAAGO Foundation Trust, and saw the participation of 30...

In pursuit of a regional wholesale electricity market, Ceres applauds the recommendations made today by the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative. This is a significant step toward enhancing grid reliability, affordability, and the deployment of clean energy...

Discussions on death, dying pain, and palliative care were held by AYAT Education under the 'Compassionate Narayanganj' project. The discussion meeting was held on Sunday (March 24) at 11 am in the premises of North Noadda...

A ship loaded with 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza left from Cyprus’s Larnaca port on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the NGO operating the vessel said. “They have left,” Laura Lanuza from...

The urgent need for amplified funding to bolster locally-led adaptation initiatives, particularly in Char communities grappling with loss and damage, was fervently advocated for at the Youth-led Char Summit held on March 5, 2024. The summit,...

On Sunday, February 25, at 11 a.m., a discussion forum about palliative care was organized with community volunteers in the T Hossain Garden of Bandar Upazila in the Narayanganj District. This conference was arranged by AYAT...

With the opening of a Career Hub in Khulna, Brac has demonstrated its commitment to bringing employers and job seekers together and establishing a productive working relationship. The Mohila Krira Complex in Khulna hosted the Career...

The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a new contribution of US$5.4 million from the Government of Japan. A handover ceremony was held today in Dhaka with the participation of H.E. Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh,...