Govt taking steps to alleviate public suffering from air pollution – Rizwana Hasan
Govt taking steps to alleviate public suffering from air pollution – Rizwana Hasan

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan reaffirmed the governments commitment to combat air pollution with targeted actions to reduce its impact on public health. She highlighted measures such as controlling road dust and reducing waste burning as immediate steps to...

Tracey Ann Jacobson appointed Chargé d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Tracey Ann Jacobson appointed Chargé d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy Dhaka

Tracey Ann Jacobson, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, will join US Embassy Dhaka as Chargé daffaires, ad interim, on 11 January 2025. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has served as U.S. Ambassador three times to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kosovo, said the US...

"When women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit"
"When women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit"

Highlighting the importance of empowering women with the skills, resources and networks, Chargé dAffaires at the US Embassy Megan Bouldin on Wednesday said when women thrive, entire communities and economies benefit. The U.S. Embassy Dhaka, in partnership with BRAC Universitys Center for...

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shuts down due to Russian air attack threat
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shuts down due to Russian air attack threat

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, reports AP. The precautionary step came after Russian officials promised a response to President Bidens decision to let Ukraine strike...