Right groups have called on COP31 to prioritize implementing existing climate commitments over new pledges. They urged the delivery of adequate, accessible and grant-based climate finance without imposing new debt burdens on developing countries. They also called for the implementation of the...
Humanitarian actors have called for effective implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments in Bangladesh, including localization, equitable partnerships, quality funding for local and national actors, and accountability to affected populations. Adopted at the World Humanitarian Summit in...
COAST Foundation, EquityBD and the BD-CSO Network have expressed deep concern and strongly condemn the violent attack, looting and extensive destruction that took place late on 25 September 2026 at the Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur-1, Dhaka. For nearly 50 years, Radda has been a trusted provider...
Nearly 71 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh are attributable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and cancer, with tobacco and nicotine products among the major contributing factors. Without strong legislation and effective enforcement, achieving the...
A multi-stakeholder coordination meeting was held in Cox's Bazar today to strengthen support for adolescents who have survived abuse. JAAGO Foundation Trust organized the meeting under its Shopner Sarothi (Seashore Girls Initiative) project, with support from UNICEF, at Hotel Sea Palace Limited in...
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK Government's export credit agency, is engaging with government, financial institutions and business leaders in Bangladesh this week to raise awareness of financing solutions that can support projects involving UK goods and services. With available country...
