The UN at 81: From Promises to Action

Desk ReporterOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026

October 28, 2026October 28, 202629

– Nicholas Biswas On 24 October 2026, the world observes “United Nations Day” amid a profound test of international cooperation. Wars threaten civilians, geopolitical rivalries obstruct collective action, human rights remain unevenly protected, and climate change disproportionately affects the most vulnerable. The United Nations (UN) was founded after the Second......

A Unified Global Stand Against Climate Change: Bangladesh Champions Renewable Energy and Climate Justice at the ‘Zero-Emission Ambition’ Summit

Desk ReporterOctober 26, 2026October 28, 2026

October 26, 2026October 28, 202638

The global community has reached an unprecedented level of unity to address the severe impacts of global warming and climate change. At the ‘Zero-Emission Ambition’ summit on 18 October 2026 in Berlin, Germany, Bangladesh, a country very affected by climate change, took the lead in pushing for lower carbon emissions.......

SRHR Challenge in Bangladesh: From Policy to Practice

Desk ReporterOctober 25, 2026October 25, 2026

October 25, 2026October 25, 202629

– Nicholas Biswas Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are central to human dignity, gender equality and sustainable development. Yet in Bangladesh, millions of women, girls and young people still struggle to get accurate information, affordable care and the freedom to make their own reproductive choices. Progress in family......

Announcement of the National Action Plan (2026–2035) in Bangladesh to Curb Lead Pollution

Desk ReporterOctober 24, 2026

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Bangladesh has shared a complete plan to fight lead pollution. This plan aims to keep children, public health, soil, water, and cities safe in the long term. On 17 October 2026, the “National Lead Pollution Action Plan 2026–2035” was unveiled during a high-level policy meeting in the capital, attended by......

Launch of 12 local-level projects in Bangladesh funded by UNDP to protect ecosystems and biodiversity

Desk ReporterOctober 21, 2026October 24, 2026

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An official announcement has been made about starting 12 eco-friendly projects in Bangladesh. These projects will be led by the community to protect the country’s delicate natural systems and diverse plant and animal life, with local people joining in. On 16 October 2026, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in......

Bangladesh to Prioritize Jute as a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic and Advocate for Climate Justice at COP31

Desk ReporterOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026

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Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, in November 2026, Bangladesh has unveiled its strategic agenda. On October 16, 2026, an official report said Bangladesh wants to strongly promote “climate justice” and seek funds for “loss and damage” worldwide. Simultaneously, the country......

Formation of an All-Party Parliamentary Caucus in the Bangladesh National Parliament to Address Climate Change and Displacement Risks

Desk ReporterOctober 19, 2026

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A special all-party ‘Parliamentary Caucus’ has been established in the National Parliament, aimed at ensuring the security of individuals displaced or rendered homeless due to climate change, and at directly involving parliamentarians in addressing global climate risks. On 14 October 2026, during a special session of the Sonar Manush Sammelan......

Commitment to a Lead-Pollution-Free Bangladesh: High-Level National Seminar Held Under the Auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterOctober 18, 2026October 19, 2026

October 18, 2026October 19, 202678

Bangladesh is starting to create a detailed plan to safeguard public health, the environment, and children’s brain growth from lead pollution, which is often called a “silent killer.” On 14 October 2026, a high-level seminar titled “Advancing to a Lead-Free Bangladesh” was held at a prominent hotel in Dhaka. The......

Environment Minister, Bangladesh, Urges Housing Sector to Adopt Eco-friendly Eco-blocks to Curb Air Pollution and Winter Dust

Desk ReporterOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

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The government warned the housing sector about the serious increase in air pollution and dust from construction happening nationwide, including in Dhaka, during the next dry season. On 11 October 2026, during a bilateral meeting with leaders of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) at the Environment......

New Strategy by the EU Environment Council: Announcing a Firm Joint Stance Ahead of COP31 and the Biodiversity Conference

Desk ReporterOctober 15, 2026October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026216

The European Union (EU) is getting ready to take a strong united stand to protect the Earth from the fast-growing climate crisis and the loss of plant and animal life. Ahead of the crucial ‘Environment Council’ meeting scheduled for 12 October 2026 in Luxembourg, the European Commission released a specific......

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