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NAP Expo 2024 / Rising to resilience: Bangladesh's journey towards sustainable climate adaptation
As Bangladesh proudly hosts the ninth global National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo this week, the world turns its gaze to a nation that not only faces formidable climate challenges but is also leading by example in climate adaptation.
UNDP launches "Sign Language E-Dictionary" on International Mother Language Day
This initiative underscores UNDP's ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and accessibility in all facets.
New directions for human development in Bangladesh
With Asia emerging as a dominant economic force, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
Over 99 percent of Bangladeshis hold at least one bias against women
What are the costs and consequences of such biases?
‘Bornomala’: A visual lesson on Bengali language
There are numerous indigenous languages at the risk of becoming extinct. ‘“Bornomala” was conceived with the aim to preserve all these languages and capture their beauty in the form of art.
The Daily Star and UNDP jointly organised Nirbhoya for the third time to recognise six exemplary women
Women who remarkably contributed to the digital space despite societal obstacles.
Serious debt crisis unfolding across developing countries – UNDP
The United Nations' Development Programme (UNDP) joined on Tuesday the chorus of institutions and charities warning that a serious debt crisis is now taking hold in the poorest parts of the world.
UNDP and ICT Division to launch cybersecurity awareness campaign
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh recently reached an agreement to launch a cybersecurity campaign for the youth and children in selected Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
UNDP, with Australian support, provides PPE to city corporation waste cleaners
UNDP, with support from Australia, provides 5,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for urban waste cleaning workers of Dhaka North and South City, Chattogram and Narayangaj city corporations.
We hope that we will be able to help Bangladesh realise its full potential: Robert D. Watkins
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Robert D. Watkins, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh talks to Amitava Kar about some development ideas for Bangladesh.
Nepal quake may trigger major tremors in Bangladesh
Nepal earthquake may trigger major tremors in Bangladesh as the earth plates are interconnected, experts warn.
UNDP to host youth dialogue with DNCC mayor aspirants
United Nations Development Programme will host youth dialogue with the mayoral candidates of Dhaka North City Corporation on Apr 15.
