Bangladesh’s strategic position at the intersection of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean has increasingly drawn global attention for geopolitical and geostrategic reasons. As we navigate an increasingly multipolar world marked by a decline in U.S. economic and military dominance, emerging powers such […]

Rivers are the lifelines of Bangladesh, yet they are in dire straits. I remember vividly the day I crossed the Buriganga River on my way to Bhola five months ago sailing through water blackened and foul-smelling water. To me, it seemed […]

For nearly 50 of his 71 years, Prof Saleemul Huq devoted his life to advancing international climate policy and justice through scholarship, activism, and mentorship, serving as a pillar of support for future generations of climate leaders. Despite knowing me only […]

Negotiations among countries will be more difficult in Abu Dhabi, as the question remains: will the L&D Fund be yet another climate injustice towards low-income, but climate-vulnerable countries? Developed countries have been pushing for the World Bank to be the governing […]

Written by Umme Sayeda | 23rd September 2024| World River Day 2024 Special On the occasion of World Rivers Day people around the world celebrate the blessings of waterways and raise awareness for the rights of rivers. This year’s World River […]

Written by Arafat Ibnul Bashar Eight districts of Bangladesh are witnessing the worst flood scenario in recorded history. Three million have been reported to be stranded in these districts and more and more areas are rapidly going under water. Some areas […]