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UNGA adopts resolution on Rohingya crisis

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on the scope, modalities, format, and organisation of the high-level conference on the situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar under the sponsorship of Malaysia and Finland on Tuesday.

The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh, Ambassador Md Salahuddin Noman Choudhury, made an intervention during the open debate session and proposed a vote on this resolution, as Russia had proposed several amendment...

CA reaches Hainan to attend Boao Forum meet

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived here today to join the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference. "A special flight carrying the Chief Adviser and entourage arrived in Qionghai Boao International Airport in Hainan at about 4:15pm (Bangladesh Standard Time)," Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad told BSS. On his arrival, Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md Nazmul Islam and the Vice Governor of the Hainan Province received the Chief Adviser at the airport. [caption id="attachment_33077" align="alignleft" width="636"]

Solar is the main clean power game in town

Solar accounted for the vast majority of newly built renewable power generation capacity in 2024, an indicator that the relatively cheap, flexible clean technology is outstripping beleaguered renewables like wind. Data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) shows that global solar power capacity stood at 1865 gigawatts by the end of 2024, marking an increase of 452 GW from a year earlier. These additions accounted for three-quarters of global renewables capacity expansion last year. [caption id="attachment_33073" align="alignleft" width="579"]

CA off to China

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left here for China today on a four-day official visit. "A special flight carrying the Chief Adviser and entourage departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at about 1 pm," Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad told the media.

On March 27, Prof Yunus will address the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference focusing on the changing role of Asia in the world.

On the sidelines of the forum, he is expected to have meetings w...

Modi greets Yunus marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day

President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh with India reiterate its commitment to advancing partnership for peace, stability and prosperity. "We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns," Modi said in a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, UNB reports.

Bangladesh, US discuss defence cooperation, equipment acquisition

Bangladesh and the United States have discussed "potential acquisition" of US-origin equipment to enhance interoperability and capabilities.

Lt Gen Joel P Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, US Army Pacific, visited Bangladesh om March 24 – 25, said the US Embassy in Dhaka.

During his visit, Lt Gen Vowell met counterparts in the armed forces of Bangladesh, reinforcing the US Army’s commitment to a strong relationship with the Bangladesh Army while h...
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