Foreign-Affairs
US funds $1.2mn initiative to improve monitoring of detainees in justice system
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) - The United States has said the new Prison Database Management System (PDMS) with $1.2 million or Tk 10.08 crore funding from the US will improve Bangladesh’s capacity to monitor terrorist detainees entering and exiting its criminal justice system.
Indian Navy chief in city to elevate maritime ties with Bangladesh
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) – Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh arrived here on Saturday on a four-day visit to enhance the bilateral maritime relations between Bangladesh and India.
UK to spend £6bn for Bangladesh, other climate vulnerable countries
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) - British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Saturday said the United Kingdom (UK) would be spending some 6 billion pounds to help Bangladesh and other vulnerable countries combat climate change with adaptation and mitigation.
Talks with Cameron: Suu Kyi lies over Rohingyas’ identity
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) - Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, during her conversation with former British prime minister David Cameron, claimed that Rohingyas are not from her country but are Bangladeshis, reports Newsweek.
JICA sees next 5 yrs very important; strong support for Bangladesh to continue
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) – JICA sees its relations with Bangladesh in the next five years “extremely important” as it is helping Bangladesh reach the next level of development with the completion of a number of mega projects, says a senior official at the JICA headquarters.
Impose global comprehensive arms embargo on Myanmar: European Parliament
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) – The European Parliament (EP) has reiterated its call on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to impose a “global comprehensive arms embargo” on Myanmar.
Digital women entrepreneurs to join world leaders at UNGA
Dhaka, Sept 20 (UNB) - Five successful women entrepreneurs who have broken the new digital ground and created wealth and jobs in various developing countries will be unveiled on the margins of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
They will join world leaders as they review the progress made in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, said United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Friday.
UNCTAD will announce the first “eTrade for Women Advocates”, seven “super” women – all digital entrepreneurs – who have been selected by the UN to inspire other digital women entrepreneurs and help ensure that women have a seat and voice at the policymaking table for a more inclusive local, regional and global digital economy.
Five of the seven advocates – hailing from China, Cote d'Ivoire, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, North Macedonia and Rwanda – will be introduced to the world, on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
The “eTrade for Women Advocates” will be in New York from 23 to 26 September to provide insights on how women digital entrepreneurs are a formidable force for inclusive wealth creation and development.
The five who will be in New York are: Xiaofei Yao from China, founder and CEO of Rogrand; Patricia Zoundi Yao from Côte d'Ivoire, founder and CEO of Quickcash; Helianti Hilman from Indonesia, founder and CEO of Javara; Claudia de Heredia from Mexico, co-founder and COO of Kichink; and Nina Angelovska, North Macedonia’s minister of finance and co-founder of Grouper.mk.
The other two are Nazanin Daneshvar from Iran, founder and CEO of Takhfifan, and Clarisse Iribagiza from Rwanda, founder and CEO of DMM.HeHe.
Drawing on their groundbreaking work in e-commerce, these advocates are helping to create the world all want by 2030 by leveraging technology to build wealth in their communities to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The “super seven” pioneering cohort of women entrepreneurial business leaders will inspire and empower other women entrepreneurs in their regions and beyond to take greater advantage of the ever-expanding global digital economy.
Harnessing the positive impact of digital technology, combined with the transformative power of female entrepreneurship, is needed to accelerate wealth creation and poverty reduction in developing countries. However, this potential remains unrealized as women struggle to scale their business and to get a seat at decision-making tables.
UNCTAD’s eTrade for Women initiative enables leading female digital entrepreneurs to make their voices heard in high-level political decision-making processes.
It also equips them to empower the next generation of female entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Bangladesh-India discussing Teesta water sharing: State Minister
Kurigram, Sept 20 (UNB) - State Minister for Water Resources Zahid Faruk on Friday said discussions are going on between India and Bangladesh over Teesta River management and water sharing.
Bangladesh made strides in cutting child, maternal mortality: WHO
Dhaka, Sept 20 (UNB) - Bangladesh is among countries that showed “substantial progress” in reducing child or maternal mortality, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
29 million babies born into conflict in 2018: Unicef
Dhaka, Sept 20 (UNB) - More than 29 million children were born into conflict-affected areas last year, Unicef said on Friday.