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    Myanmar: ‘Reckless’ New Shipments of Aviation Fuel Continue Despite Global Outcry

    Data collected by Amnesty International reveals shipments of jet fuel still arriving in Myanmar. For instance, investigation shows that a military air strike killed...

    South Asian Civil Society Coalition Calls for Action Against Sexual Violence

    According to SAMAJ, many existing laws fail to encompass the full spectrum of sexual violence and often perpetuate gender discrimination. Moreover, poor enforcement and...

    Time Running Short as 2030 Deadline Looms for UN Blueprint for a Fairer Future

    The 2023 SDG Summit marked the mid-way point of the Goals, and underscored the fact that most of them are way off-track. At this...

    Bangladesh Government Grants Conditional Microcredit Licences to 50 NGOs in Six Months

    To kickstart their operations, each NGO granted a conditional licence has deposited Tk 3.0 million into a dedicated bank account – the funds will...

    Two of Every Five Pakistani Children Out of School

    The report from the Pakistan Institute of Education says that the country's school dropout rate is high, while universal enrolment has not been achieved...

    Zoonoses: Sharing Our Health With Animals

    Zoonoses represent a critical intersection between human and animal health, underscoring the necessity of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental...

    UN Committee Urges India to End Racial Discrimination Against Rohingyas

    In a statement issued on Tuesday under its early warning and urgent action procedure, the committee also said that it was alarmed by reports...

    Bangladesh’s Plans to Produce Electricity from Hydrogen, Ammonia by 2035

    Looking ahead, Prime Minister Hasina reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to increasing renewable energy's share to 40 per cent of the country's electricity production by 2041,...

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