Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon the UN-Habitat to expand its presence in Bangladesh to help develop sustainable and affordable housing solutions for communities frequently impacted by climate-related disasters. Prof Yunus made the call during a meeting with Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anacláudia Rossbach, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly here in the USA. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including affordable housing for rapidly urbanising areas, waste management, microfinance-based housing solutions, and the global impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. Prof Yunus urged UN-Habitat to develop context-specific, multipurpose housing…
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Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam today expressed his optimism that the ‘Journalist Protection Act’ will be enacted soon aimed at safeguarding the rights of journalists. “I received 18 draft versions of the law and recommended presenting them to the cabinet,” he said while speaking as the guest of honour at an informative dialogue session titled “Dialogue on Self-Regulation and Grievance in Media: Political and Policy Perspectives” at the CIRDAP Auditorium in the city, said a press release. The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) hosted the dialogue to discuss reforms related to the mass media. Consulting Editor of the…
At least four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national “epidemic of violence.” Police in the northern US state said the shooter first rammed the church with his vehicle before opening fire with an assault rifle, and then set the building aflame. The attacker was killed by police in the parking lot eight minutes after the first emergency call came in, Grand Blanc Police Chief William Renye told a press conference. Renye said…
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said the government has decided to take appropriate action regarding recent politically motivated assault on political leaders here upon their return to Bangladesh from the United States. “Four advisers and political leaders sat together, and we had a long discussion to this end,” he said while responding to a question from a non-resident Bangladeshi at an event titled “NRB Connect Day: Empowering Global Bangladeshis” held at New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway), Manhattan. Touhid said they discussed what action can be taken and how it will be taken. Supporters of ousted Prime…
Lauding the role of non-resident Bangladeshis, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the remittance of Bangladeshi expatriates saved the country’s economy after the July uprising. “Our economy was at bottom level. Your remittance saved it. Your remittances were behind strengthening our economy,” he told an event here. The event titled “NRB Connect Day: Empowering Global Bangladeshis” was held at New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway), Manhattan, this afternoon where non-resident Bangladeshis were present. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Yunus said he is personally very hopeful of Bangladesh. Highlighting the potential of Bangladesh’s young people, he said Bangladesh has enough…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today said the election officials will not be given any unlawful instructions in the 13th National Parliament election, even they will not be ordered to favor anyone. “We will give you (polls officials) directives during election but we will not provide any unlawful instruction. We will not give instructions to favor anyone. We will not give instructions to work for anyone. Our instructions will be completely in accordance with the law and rules,” he said. The CEC said these while addressing the ‘Election Officers Conference 2025’ at the Nirbachan Bhaban in Agargaon here…
Dozens of global leaders gathered on Friday to meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his hotel suite here in the USA, offering their full support to him and his interim government. They expressed readiness to provide their expertise and assistance to Bangladesh during this pivotal time. A delegation, led by former President of Latvia Vaira Vike-Freiberga, met Professor Yunus on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Vike-Freiberga is also co-chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC), named after the renowned 11th-century Persian poet. The high-profile group included: Borut Pahor, former President of Slovenia, Boris Tadic,…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and his daughter Deena Yunus attended a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump here on September 23. The chief adviser extended an invitation to Trump to visit Bangladesh at his convenient time at that time. During the reception, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump posed for a picture with Prof Yunus and his daughter. The photo was posted on the Chief Adviser’s verified Facebook account on Friday. The Chief Adviser is now here in the USA to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.
Medical charity Doctors without Borders (MSF) said Friday it had been forced to suspend its work in Gaza City because of the ongoing Israeli offensive there. The statement came after the Israeli military pressed its offensive against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza City, from which hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee. “We have been left with no choice but to stop our activities as our clinics are encircled by Israeli forces,” said Jacob Granger, MSF emergency coordinator in Gaza. “This is the last thing we wanted, as the needs in Gaza City are enormous, with…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, a key partner of Israel within the European Union, warned Friday that Israel risked losing remaining friends with its destructive war in Gaza. Addressing the UN General Assembly, the center-right Greek leader said Israel had a right to self-defense after the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas but cannot “justify the death of thousands of children.” “Greece maintains a strategic partnership with Israel, but this does not prevent us from speaking openly and frankly,” Mitsotakis said. “The continuation of this course of action will ultimately harm Israel’s own interests, leading to an erosion of international…
