Climate debt is an unfair burden for Bangladesh: The Daily Star
Bangladesh, contributing just 0.56 percent of global GHG emissions, is ranked seventh in the long-term climate crisis index. Yet, between 2009 and 2022, the country received only…
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COP 29: Haggling over climate cash ‘very humiliating,’ says Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus
The 84-year-old micro-finance pioneer, who took over after the toppling of autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in August, likened the haggling at the UN COP29 climate summit to a…
Chief Adviser Yunus asks Bangladesh to make extra efforts in COP29
Mr. Yunus made the call in Baku just after he arrived in the Azerbaijan capital to lead Bangladesh in the annual UN-led climate change summit.
What’s on the agenda at COP29?
The annual UN climate conference which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to Nov 22, will see negotiators from almost 200 countries gathered to discuss how the Paris…
Vietnam’s candidacy to int’l sea law tribunal to contribute to rule at global level, says envoy
The responsibility to promote and maintain the rule of law at all levels must be shared by all UN member states, as this is key to building trust, enhancing commitment, and…
Dreaming of coral islands? Here are 6 that might ruin your Instagram with their perfection
There's something undeniably captivating about coral islands — their powdery beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life lure millions of travellers year-round.
A tired superpower?
Woodward’s book reveals Biden’s advice was repeatedly ignored, yet US support for Israel remained firm.
UN report says 1.1 billion people in acute poverty
It uses indicators such as a lack of adequate housing, sanitation, electricity, cooking fuel, nutrition and school attendance.
Water crisis threatening world food production – report
Nearly 3 billion people and more than half of the world’s food production are now in areas where total water storage is projected to decline, said the report.
Poorest countries face highest debt burden for 18 years: World Bank
Government debt in these countries, which are home to around 40 percent of the world's population, now stands at an average of 72 percent of GDP.