Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
World Health Day 2023 / Let's fix primary healthcare first
Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.
Why is green finance not taking ground in Bangladesh?
Greening the economy is a prerequisite for attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Gender-based violence not just a women’s issue
Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.
Editorial / Focus more on technical education
There is a general perception among our people, especially our young generation, that higher education is the only way to become a member of the skilled work force.
MoU signed between UNDP, Unilever for SDGs
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unilever Bangladesh for joint collaborations toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
From donors to partners
As we move on to middle-income status and depend more on our own financial resources, the role of developed countries will need to change so that they become a genuine development “partner” rather than a “donor”.
SDG TARGETS / SDG Targets: Can we get there by 2030?
The title of this essay may raise a few eyebrows in Bangladesh. Bangladesh has already embraced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and there is no doubt that the government and civil society are marching ahead to reach the various targets.
Are South Asian countries ready to meet the targets of SDGs by 2030?
How should we read the SDGs as far as the priorities of the South Asian countries are concerned? In my view, SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure) are at the heart of priorities mainly because of the fact that South Asian countries have national priorities aligned with these SDGs, and more importantly, these SDGs have strong linkages with other SDGs.
PM joins G7 outreach meeting with other world leaders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends the Outreach Meeting of the G7 countries, representing world's seven major advanced economies.
Let's fix primary healthcare first
Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.
Why is green finance not taking ground in Bangladesh?
Greening the economy is a prerequisite for attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Gender-based violence not just a women’s issue
Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.
Focus more on technical education
There is a general perception among our people, especially our young generation, that higher education is the only way to become a member of the skilled work force.
MoU signed between UNDP, Unilever for SDGs
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unilever Bangladesh for joint collaborations toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
From donors to partners
As we move on to middle-income status and depend more on our own financial resources, the role of developed countries will need to change so that they become a genuine development “partner” rather than a “donor”.
SDG Targets: Can we get there by 2030?
The title of this essay may raise a few eyebrows in Bangladesh. Bangladesh has already embraced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and there is no doubt that the government and civil society are marching ahead to reach the various targets.
Are South Asian countries ready to meet the targets of SDGs by 2030?
How should we read the SDGs as far as the priorities of the South Asian countries are concerned? In my view, SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure) are at the heart of priorities mainly because of the fact that South Asian countries have national priorities aligned with these SDGs, and more importantly, these SDGs have strong linkages with other SDGs.
PM joins G7 outreach meeting with other world leaders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends the Outreach Meeting of the G7 countries, representing world's seven major advanced economies.
Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100: Not the most practical proposal
Bangladesh is considered to be extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In an attempt to provide safety and security...
