Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
PM vows to attain SDGs despite challenges
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her pledge to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the SDG-3, which is related to good health and wellbeing
Shikkhar Shamajik Dayitto / A novel approach to sustainable quality education
Quality education is a requirement for “Smart Bangladesh,” and it will be an irremediable loss if the country fails to educate its young generation in order to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend that will slip away in the 2030s.
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 / 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.
Goals to transform the world
On September 25, 2015, world leaders adopted a resolution entitled 'Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'. The agenda is a “comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative goals and targets” – now referred to as the Global Goals.
SDGs reflect universal aspirations
The world has adopted a bold new agenda to end poverty and preserve the planet. The ambitious 15 year plan, adopted unanimously by 193 member states of the UN, comes with great challenges...
Hasina for effective climate deal to realise SDGs
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emphasised on an effective climate deal in the coming conference in Paris later this year to help implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better future of the humanity.
SDGs belong to everyone
A key area Bangladesh can already begin working on is preparing an institutional arrangement that reflects the integrated approach necessary to implement the SDGs.
World leaders adopt expansive UN goals to tackle global woes
World leaders on Friday adopted the most sweeping agenda ever of global goals to combat poverty, inequality and climate change, described by the United Nations secretary-general as "a to-do list for people and planet."
UN in deal to fight global poverty
Rich and poor countries agree to overhaul global finance for international development and unlock money to end global poverty.
