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    Bangladesh Bank, UNDP MoU to Advance Climate Resilient Financing

    The MoU was signed on Monday by Chowdhury Liakat Ali, Director of the Sustainable Finance Department at Bangladesh Bank, and Stefan Liller, UNDP Bangladesh's Resident Representative, a UNDP press release said.

    Syrians Now Have ‘Historic Opportunity’ to Build a Peaceful Future, Says Guterres

    There is much work to be done to ensure an orderly political transition to renewed institutions, Guterres, and noted that his Special Envoy, Geir Pedersen, will be working with all Syrians to this end.

    Global Food Prices Edge Up in November Amid Mixed Trends

    Vegetable oils drove the November increase, with prices soaring 7.5 per cent, marking their highest level in over two years.

    Earth Has Enough Land to Fight Climate Change and Feed the World, But Bold Policies Are Essential, Says MIT Study

    Transitioning to sustainable systems requires substantial investment and coordinated effort across sectors. Additionally, achieving these goals hinges on overcoming resistance from vested interests, such as industrial agriculture and fossil fuel industries.

    A Generation in Peril: How Taliban Policies Are Failing Afghan Boys’ Education

    The curriculum has been narrowed to emphasise Islamic studies, while key subjects like arts, sports, English, and civic education have been eliminated.

    Another Tsunami Sweeps Sri Lanka

    On November 14 this year, another tsunami struck, sweeping across the country in an unprecedented wave that mesmerised many of the 22 million population.

    Syria: “A New Dawn” After Five Decades of Rule by Assad’s Family

    After nearly 50 years under the Baath Party, including 24 years of Bashar al-Assad's leadership, the collapse of Assad's regime marked the conclusion of a civil war that began in 2011.

    Bangladesh to Introduce Policy Promoting Volunteerism for Societal Welfare

    Organized by Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Bangladesh, the event focused on this year’s theme, “Everything for Everyone,” highlighting the universal value of volunteerism. Speaking at the gathering, Hasan emphasized the critical role volunteers play in disaster management.
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    Debt, Detention and Broken Dreams: How Nepal’s American Dream Turned into Jail for Young Migrants

    Human traffickers and migration agents still find willing clients because the alternative feels equally bleak to many young people.

    Nearly 11 a Day: Pakistan’s Child Abuse Crisis Persists

    United Nations experts and local organisations agree that most intra-family and community abuse never reaches newspapers or police stations.

    India: Rural Jobs Diversify; Agriculture Share Falls to 52.9%; Non-Farm Employment Rises

    Overall, the April-June 2026 PLFS data indicates that rural India is advancing, albeit gradually, along the path of economic diversification.

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    Debt, Detention and Broken Dreams: How Nepal’s American Dream Turned into Jail for Young Migrants

    Human traffickers and migration agents still find willing clients because the alternative feels equally bleak to many young people.

    Nearly 11 a Day: Pakistan’s Child Abuse Crisis Persists

    United Nations experts and local organisations agree that most intra-family and community abuse never reaches newspapers or police stations.
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