Global problem-solving must rely on cooperation, not conflict: CA
Highlighting the importance of "multilateral efforts" to overcome the global challenges, Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said the global problem-solving must rely on cooperation, not conflicts, reports UNB.Addressing a graduation ceremony (National Defence Course-2024), Dr Yunus said they need to be together more than ever before as...
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People in BD detention need appropriate representation: US
The United States has laid emphasis on ensuring appropriate representation for those who are in detention in Bangladesh, treating them in line with basic fundamental freedoms and human rights,m reports UNB."We continue to stress and emphasise that even those who are in detention need to be afforded appropriate representation and...
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Youth unemployment three times the national average
Youth unemployment in the country has reached triple the general unemployment rate, mainly due to inadequate science and technology-based education, outdated curricula, and mismatches with labour market skill needs, according to experts and economists. They suggested increasing quality investment on education, updating curricula, expanding technical and vocational education to reach...
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GCMN stresses ensuring climate justice
Global Climate Media Network (GCMN) has urged the global community to ensure climate justice by providing necessary support to the developing world to mitigate climate impacts.The GCMN also stressed the need for ensuring proper monitoring in the global arena so that the developing world carries out their commitments towards the...
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Weather (2024-12-05)
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.The highest temperature in the country on Wednesday was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius...
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BCS viva marks reduced to 100
The marks for the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) viva have been reduced to 100 from 200, reports UNB.This decision was taken at a meeting of the Administrative Development Committee on Wednesday, said Md. Mokhles Ur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration.He said the change was made in...
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