Tag: Bangladesh
The hidden cost of water scarcity in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Access to fresh drinking water is a fundamental right, yet coastal communities in Bangladesh are struggling against an escalating crisis
Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom
But rich companies - which own most of the ships - are also being urged to share some of the heavy transition costs
Bangladesh mills feed fast fashion but go slow on green energy
As the world’s second largest fashion supplier, Bangladesh exported clothes worth some $38.5 billion last year
Catholic prelate calls for action on food costs amid Bangladesh’s economic...
"The sharp rise in prices, especially for food and everyday goods, is weighing on people," said Bishop Gomes.
Jubilee Year 2025 begins in Dhaka with focus on unity and...
The Jubilee Year 2025, declared by Pope Francis, calls on Catholics worldwide to reflect on their faith and commitment to their mission
SPOTLIGHT: “They burned our home and killed our brothers”
Shifting donor priorities leave Catholic Church struggling to support Indigenous people's desperate defense of their ancestral land in Bangladesh
Can Bangladesh cut its reliance on fossil fuel imports?
Over the last 15 years, Bangladesh rapidly added new fossil fuel-fired power plants with combined capacity that exceeds demand
Historic Catholic school in Dhaka shuts down after violent mob attack
Fr. Placido Pietro Ribeiro, the school principal, expressed his dismay over the incident, calling it “a premeditated attack.”
National gathering highlights barriers and potential of Bangladesh’s 4.3 million people...
Speakers noted that with support, people with disabilities could significantly contribute to national development
Bangladeshi Archbishop expresses optimism amidst political transition, emphasizes protection for minorities
“The interim government in power in Bangladesh is doing its best, working against corruption and for transparency."
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