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September 17, 2024 6:57 PM

World Bank commits $2 billion of new support to Bangladesh

Bangladesh: World Bank Country Director Abdoulaye Seck on Tuesday said that the World Bank can mobilise about two billion US dollars new financing in this fiscal year to support critical reforms, flood response, better air quality and health. Seck sp...

September 17, 2024 1:09 PM

Bangladesh: Canadian MP voices concern over attacks on Hindus

Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Monday expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. In a statement in the Canadian Parliament, Indian origin Arya highlighted the troubling situation faced by religious minorities, includ...

September 17, 2024 11:32 AM

Work-life balance: Four-day week is catching on

Are you anxious that your boss is always tracking the number of hours you work? Do you sometimes feel like you are married to your job? Are you one of those who feels the need to work long hours just to prove your worth? Are 40 to 50 hours per wee...

September 17, 2024 11:20 AM

COP29 leaders unveil climate funding and energy storage goals

Less than two months ahead of the COP29 United Nations Climate Summit, the Azerbaijani leadership laid out its plans on Tuesday for what it hoped to achieve, as countries continue to wrestle with how to raise ambitions for a new financing target. Th...

September 17, 2024 11:31 AM

In a world-first, Mexico to elect its judges

Last week Mexico approved a sweeping judicial reform. It allowed election of judges at all levels – from the lower courts, right up, to the top court of the land. In one fell swoop, outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, helped in no small...

Last updated on: 19th June 2026

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