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People-centred policies for social justice urged

Bangladesh has called for renewed global solidarity and people-centred policies to advance social development and social justice, stressing the need for inclusive, compassionate societies with equal opportunities for all.

Addressing the sixty-fourth session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Bangladesh Permanent Representative Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury underscored the importance of policies that place people at ...

China hails Khaleda Zia’s role in bilateral ties

China said the contributions of former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to strengthening Bangladesh-China friendship and bilateral relations would be remembered forever.

"Khaleda Zia is an old and dear friend of the Chinese people and long committed to China-Bangladesh friendship," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said in Beijing on Wednesday.
He said China expresses deep condolences over the passing of Khaleda Zia and heartfelt sympathies to the interim government of Ba...

How can Bangladesh increase domestic revenues for development?

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its development journey. Following decades of sustained growth and poverty reduction, growth has slowed, and its demographic dividends present only a narrow window of opportunity to transition to an upper-middle-income economy by the next decade.
The country’s very low domestic revenue collection poses a significant challenge.

UN congratulates BD for being President of UNESCO 43rd General Confce

The United Nations in Bangladesh has congratulated Bangladesh on being elected President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, describing the achievement as a historic milestone in the country's 53-year partnership with the UN's cultural and educational agency.
In a message today, the UN said the election of Khondker M. Talha, Ambassador of Bangladesh to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, as the President of UNESCO's 43rd General Conference reflects Bangladesh's growing global leadership in ...

Bangladesh, 3 others seek entry into RCEP

Bangladesh, along with Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Chile, has formally expressed interest in joining the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade bloc, according to Southeast Asian officials.

RCEP currently comprises China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and all ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Officials attending the ASEAN trade and economic ministers’ mee...

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