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The 2013 amendment to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, requiring government approval to investigate politicians or bureaucrats, has been particularly criticized for stifling the ACC’s independence.

From pioneering meteorological research to adopting advanced technologies, IMD continues to adapt and innovate to address modern challenges.

Participants expressed appreciation for these evidence-based proposals, agreeing to review them further in the next consultation session.

For Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest producer of jackfruit, the fruit was a natural choice. Jackfruit is also the country’s national fruit and symbolizes abundance. Yet much of the potential of this fruit remained untapped.

India must urgently integrate population planning into climate change initiatives and sustainable development goals to forge long-term policies that protect our planet.

This high-profile conference deliberately kept low-key till the last minute for “security reasons gathered 150 delegates, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars, and representatives from 44 Muslim and allied countries, as well as international organizations like UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Saudi-funded Muslim World League.

The enduring climate of fear reflects a broader struggle for press freedom in a country where the media has long been a battleground for political power. For now, Bangladeshi journalists face a minefield of challenges as they navigate this turbulent transition.

The takeover by the Arakan Army occurred despite junta forces launching several airstrikes to defend the position.