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Panel on creating ‘technology bank’ for world’s poorest nations

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the formation of a High-Level Panel to study the scope and functions of a proposed new “technology bank” and dedicated to helping the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) advance out of poverty, the Organization’s spokesperson confirmed today. mobiledeviceThe High-Level Panel – which is to advise on the organizational and operational aspects of the planned “Technology Bank and Science, Technology and Innovation Supporting Mechanism” – will be chaired by Rwanda’s Romain Mur...

PM opens Bibiyana gas extension project

Voicing her high hope to produce more than 20,000 megawatts of power by 2021, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the much-awaited Bibiyana Gas Field Extension Project and the newly constructed Bibiyana-Dhanua Gas Distribution Transmission line. Hasina formally opened the projects through unveiling the plaques at Nabiganj Bibiyana Gas Field Area in the district. [caption id="attachment_10836" align="alignleft" width="300"]hasina-habiganj-rally-wb3 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates various developme...

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka near to historic trade pact

As both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka moved closer to their historic trade pact, the process took a new turn as a keen Bangladeshi private sector itself stepping in to accelerate it on 27 November, a rare development in an on-going Lankan trade negotiations-and bilateral trade between both countries has jumped by a strong 67%. “I will meet our Commerce Minister who is very well meaning and serious, and inform him to expedite the FTA process” said Mahbubur Rahman (President, International Chamber of Commerce of Bangladesh ICCB) on Thursday (27) in Colombo. ICCB President Rahman was addressing Rishad Bathiudeen.

Biswal stresses democratic process

The visiting Nisha Desai Biswal, US assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs, today stressed for strengthening the democratic processes to sustain socio-economic development in the region. Biswal said this while meeting with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence at 6:12pm. biswal-khaleda-wbDuring their 40-minute conversation, bilateral issues were discussed, BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury told reporters after the meeting. Asked present US stance on the January 5 parlia...

Saarc leaders reach last-minute energy deal

Finally Saarc member states signed the Saarc Framework Agreement on Energy Cooperation (Electricity) aimed at sharing and trading electricity among the member countries through a common grid. The Saarc leaders, however, failed to reach a consensus to sign the regional connectivity deal at the concluding session of the two-day long 18th Saarc Summit that adopted a 36-point declaration. saarc 2014After the signing ceremony of energy cooperation deal by the foreign ministers of the Saarc countries, Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala...

Bottle lights brighten lives in Bangladesh

A cheap and effective light made from empty bottles is powering efforts in Bangladesh to cope with electricity shortages and protect the environment. “Bottle lights” are being pioneered in the country by a Dhaka-based research organisation and consultancy as a way to provide an essential utility in poor areas while cutting carbon emissions. bottle lightsThe consultancy, CHANGE, is now looking for ways to extend the innovation from schools and homes in slum areas of Dhaka to rural households throughout Bangladesh. “During power...
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