Security

PM calls for vigilance to ensure industrial operations, public safety

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for heightened vigilance to ensure smooth operation of factories and industries and protect people's lives and property amid concerns over attempts to create instability in the... “He (Prime Minister) said that factories and industries must operate pro

Bangladesh is now safe for travel: Trump's special envoy

The US State Department has lowered its overall travel advisory for Bangladesh from Level 3 to Level 2 after considering the country’s stable situation, Trump administration Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor said after concluding his first official visit to Bangladesh. Following a

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor Arrives in Dhaka

Sergio Gor, the Donald Trump administration’s US special envoy for South and Central Asia, has arrived in Dhaka on a three-day visit, according to a post published by the US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. The information was shared on the verified Facebook page of the US Embassy in Dhaka.

Gene Banks Are Essential for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Security

The genetic diversity of plants is inextricably linked to the world's overall plant biodiversity. This is particularly true of agricultural biodiversity, which is directly connected to our food supply. It forms the very foundation of our food system. Without adequate agricultural biodiversity, our e

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Support for Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $1.1 billion in emergency support for Bangladesh under two separate projects to help ensure food security, sustain agricultural production and address volatility in global food, fertiliser and energy markets, according to a press release issued from Washington on Saturday