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EBC Financial Group and United to Beat Malaria Highlight How Environmental Issues Fuel Disease on World Environment Day
As climate change and pollution boost vector-borne diseases like malaria, EBC reinforces support for health efforts rooted in environmental awareness and equity DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On World Environment Day 2025,...

Monsoon Rains Devastate 1,400 Rohingya Homes in Bangladesh
(MENAFN) Severe monsoon rains have devastated more than 1,400 homes belonging to Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, located on Bangladesh’s southeastern coastline. Over a span of just two days, 53 landslides struck 33 refugee camps, according to...

Boat Overturns in Bangladesh, One Dead, Five Missing
(MENAFN) A passenger motorboat capsized in the Meghna River near Bangladesh’s Noakhali district on Saturday, claiming one life amid harsh weather and fierce tidal waves, authorities confirmed. Out of 39 onboard, rescuers have saved 33 individuals...

Passenger Boat Capsizes in Bangladesh
(MENAFN) A passenger motorboat carrying nearly 40 individuals capsized on Saturday in a river near the coast of Noakhali district, Bangladesh, apparently due to turbulent weather and high tidal waves. Authorities confirmed that one life was lost...

DigiProd Pass signs MoU with BGMEA: Preparing Bangladesh’s Garment Supply Chain for EU Market Compliance
DigiProd Pass Ltd., Digital Architect, and BGMEA launch a pilot to implement blockchain-based Digital Product Passports in Bangladesh’s garment industry MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DigiProd Pass Ltd. and...

Resilient Cities: How Climate-Driven Urbanization is Shaping Demand in the Asia Pacific Waterproofing Chemicals Market
Climate-driven urbanization is reshaping Asia Pacific's waterproofing chemicals market, with demand rising in smart cities and resilient infrastructure projects NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Asia Pacific...

IMF Approves Major Funds for Bangladesh Amid Reform Progress
(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of the next two installments, totaling $1.3 billion, of its $4.7 billion loan to Bangladesh. The funds are set to be released in June. This move comes after a series of...

Lightning Causes Deaths in Bangladesh
(MENAFN) Nearly 13 individuals lost their lives due to lightning strikes across several regions of Bangladesh on Sunday, as reported by media outlets. The incidents highlight a troubling rise in fatalities resulting from this recurring natural...

Up close: How one young person is taking on plastic pollution
What does it look like when youth take part in global decision-making? In this short documentary, follow youth advocate Zuhair Ahmed Kowshik from Bangladesh as he navigates the high-stakes negotiations of INC-5.1 in Busan, South Korea. The session...

India advices Bangladesh to ‘avoid rhetoric’ that damages relations
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, have emphasized the importance of "constructive" cooperation in their first bilateral meeting since the change of government in...

South Asia Geosynthetics Market to Reach USD 7.17 Billion, Driven by Infrastructure Expansion & Environmental Solutions
Australia's geosynthetics market is growing due to demand for climate-resilient infrastructure, mining sector expansion, and coastal protection needs. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Asia geosynthetics...

India pushes Bangladesh to ‘avoid rhetoric’ that damage relations
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus held their first bilateral meeting since a change of leadership in Dhaka, aiming to foster “constructive” cooperation despite rising tensions...

Role of Microbial and Bio-Enzyme-Based Stabilizers in Redefining Soil Stabilization Efficiency and Sustainability | FMI
Bio-enzymes and microbial stabilizers are redefining soil treatment by offering eco-friendly, cost-effective, and durable alternatives to traditional methods. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:...

AVEM AERO Expands Flight Support to Intercontinental Missions for Private Pilots Flying Small Aircraft
AVEM AERO expands services with intercontinental flight support for private pilots, enabling long-distance missions. TALLIN, ESTONIA, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AVEM AERO, the Estonian aviation services provider specializing in OCC...

Hundred-year storm tides will occur every few decades in Bangladesh, scient...
Tropical cyclones are hurricanes that brew over the tropical ocean and can travel over land, inundating coastal regions. The most extreme cyclones can generate devastating storm tides — seawater that is heightened by the tides and swells onto...

Bangladesh: Inspector General of Prisons optimistic about transforming prison system into a modern correctional model with ICRC’s support
Focus on transforming the country’s prison system into a modern correctional model Bangladesh has been striving to improve its prison system for a long time. Achieving this transformation requires complete support from the Ministry of Home...

VEON Publishes 2024 Integrated Annual Report Detailing Commitment to Sustainable Growth and Highlighting Robust Financial Performance
Dubai, April 14, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or “the Company”, and together with its subsidiaries the “Group”), today announces the publication of its 2024 Integrated Annual Report (“IAR”), showcasing a year...

Historic canals take centre stage as Kochi, India aims to blunt fallout from climate change
Authorities regularly dredge the canals to reduce the flooding that hits low-lying districts every year during the monsoon season. The more ambitious solutions have not materialized, in part – according to planners of the new UNEP-backed project –...

Report states India voicing opinion on regime alteration in Bangladesh
(MENAFN) India was aware of rising opposition to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before her ousting but lacked the influence to intervene, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reportedly told a parliamentary panel on Saturday,...

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect New Yorkers from Illegal Mercury in Skin Lightening Products
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has ordered three New York companies – Aleena Cosmetics, Axabee Skincare, and Singhcart, LLC – to immediately stop selling skin-lightening creams and other...