Civil society

Climate talks at COP29 in Baku on Wednesday turned to the pressing issue of how to manage the demand for minerals essential to producing electric vehicles and solar panels without triggering a “stampede of greed” that exploits local communities and crushes the poor. 

The charges against Hasina stem from the violent clashes during student-led protests against the government, which resulted in some 775 deaths and over 22,000 injuries, many caused by gunfire from police and Awami League supporters.

President Dissanayake acknowledged the scars left by the decades-long civil conflict between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil separatist groups, which ended in 2009 after more than 30 years of violence.

Instead of investing $36 billion in LNG plants, the money could be used to develop 62 GW of renewable energy, more than double the country’s current total electricity generation capacity.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Borders, Ethnicities, and Tribes has reported that it has identified all the challenges faced by residents along the Durand Line.

Humanitarian organisations are calling for more robust intervention from the government to address the immediate needs of flood survivors, as well as long-term strategies...

The calls for the PTA’s repeal have gained traction both nationally and internationally, with growing support from various political factions. However, successive governments have...

The commission aims to consult a diverse array of stakeholders, including constitutional experts, lawyers, civil society representatives, and youth activists. They are set to...