- DU publishes ‘Kha unit’ admission results
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- Sudan files case against UAE at top UN court over 'complicity in genocide'
- Advance ticket sales for Eid journey to start on March 14
- Trump threats endanger ceasefire with Israel: Hamas
- Guilty members must be trialed to restore the glory of police: IGP
- July uprising offers big opportunities for reforms, democracy: William B Milam
- South Africa semi-final loss just latest knock-out blow
- Inflation rate drops by 0.62pc in February
- New poll: 60% of Israelis want Netanyahu to resign
- Khalistani supporters try to ‘attack’ Jaishankar in London
- No one except law enforcement agencies has authorities to conduct raids: Home Advisor
- Russia says Macron address 'detached from reality'
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- Rain checks spread of Japan wildfire
- Alibaba shares surge after launch of new DeepSeek competitor
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- Fakhrul returns home from hospital
- BCB thanks Mushfiqur Rahim
- Myanmar navy frees 56 Bangladeshi fishermen hours after detention
'Time is not on our side': UN warns nations at climate science meeting
Tense negotiations on the timing and content of the UNs next blockbuster assessment of global warming science opened in China on Monday, with US scientists reportedly absent. The meeting in Hangzhou comes on the heels of the hottest year on record and rising alarm over the pace of warming....
Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia
Kristin Tilley, Australias Ambassador for Climate Change has recognized Bangladeshs efforts and investments in adaptation and mitigation, which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB. She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md...
2C climate target declared impossible: Study
Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius the fallback target of the Paris climate accord is now impossible, according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists. Led by renowned climatologist James Hansen, the paper appears in the journal Environment: Science and...
Trump orders US exit from WHO and Paris climate agreement
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). The US will leave the United Nations health agency in 12 months and will stop all financial support for its work. Trump criticized the WHO for failing to act independently from...
200-year-old volcanic eruption linked to blue sun and climate cooling
Almost 200 years ago, the Sun appeared blue in Earths sky, puzzling scientists for generations. Researchers have now traced the phenomenon to a massive volcanic eruption in 1831, which released large amounts of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, causing global cooling and unusual weather...
Carbon-negative foods that help reverse climate change
Eating low-carbon foods helps reduce emissions, but some foods actually suck up carbon from the atmosphere, leaving the climate in a better place. Its possible to make your entire diet carbon-negative, although in todays world, it would require substantial changes to how most people eat, reports...
Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges
In a joint statement issued on the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Quad, initially formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake...
Fascinating words from around the world: language, culture, and climate in 2024
Here are some fascinating words and phrases the BBC discovered in 2024, shedding light on cultural and environmental changes. From reindeer searching for food in the Arctic to new expressions of climate change, we explored how language reveals the world around us. We uncovered secret languages...
National workshop on climate resilience for migrants held
WaterAid Bangladesh has recently hosted a national workshop titled Addressing Resilience Losses of Climate-Induced Migrants in Southwest Bangladesh Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic at a city hotel. The event showcased project interventions, learnings, and recommendations aiming to replicate...
World Bank approves $1.16 billion for Bangladesh’s development and climate projects
World Banks Board of Executive Directors has sanctioned three projects worth $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development, reports UNB. The $500 million Second Bangladesh Green and Climate...
Coal use hitting all-time high in 2024: Report
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history, reports CBS News. Despite calls to halt humanitys burning of the filthiest fossil fuel driving climate change, the energy...
Coordinated approach to address climate impacts on agriculture: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that addressing the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture requires a coordinated approach. To achieve this, the Ministries of Agriculture, Water...