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.
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.
The negotiations did not yield the results that would have helped Planet Earth set a groundbreaking target to reduce the amount of plastic being produced.
The cyclone, which struck in May 2024, caused extensive damage, including the prolonged shutdown of the Summit LNG terminal, one of Bangladesh’s two floating, storage, and regasification units (FSRUs).
The push for ICJ involvement was led by Pacific nations like Vanuatu, whose very existence is threatened by rising sea levels. Vanuatu’s ambassador to the UN emphasized the moral and existential urgency of the hearings.
The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.
The report stresses that as the world stares down the possibility of a widespread recession, the urgency for cohesive, multilateral solutions has never been greater.
The commission called for enforcement of the existing rule mandating 33 per cent women’s representation in political parties under the Representation of the People Order. It also proposed institutional reforms within parties to address corruption and create enabling environments for women.
Despite their marginal impact, many of these countries could face tariff rates as high as 50 per cent, such as Lesotho, while Cameroon could face 11 per cent.
The report stresses that as the world stares down the possibility of a widespread recession, the urgency for cohesive, multilateral solutions has never been greater.
The commission called for enforcement of the existing rule mandating 33 per cent women’s representation in political parties under the Representation of the People Order. It also proposed institutional reforms within parties to address corruption and create enabling environments for women.
Conflicting signals have emerged from both capitals. While Trump has threatened to bomb Iran if no agreement is reached, he claimed on April 3 that Tehran may be reconsidering its position. But Tehran remains firm: it will not engage in direct negotiations while the pressure campaign continues.