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UK Billionaire: “Decarbonize 0r Die”

 It’s almost a foregone conclusion that UK billionaire Chris Hohn has not fallen for one of Donald Trump’s cons, such as investing in a stupid coin that says ‘fight, fight, fight’. OMG, what’s with these billionaire suck-ups that fall for Trump’s…

Bangladesh Pursues Growth, Resilience, and Sustainability with Tk 128,013 Crore Integrated Energy Plan

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In an era defined by global climate urgency, energy inequality, and volatile international fuel markets, Bangladesh has taken a decisive and forward-looking step toward securing a sustainable energy future. To support rapid industrialization, swift…

New Horizon in Carbon Markets and Green Investment

Bangladesh’s Climate Diplomacy Surges with Humayun Kabir-Solheim Meeting By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has significantly intensified its diplomatic efforts to establish itself as a leading strategic partner in the emerging landscape of global climate finance, carbon markets,…

World Environment Day 2026: ‘The Earth is Sending Distress Signals,’ UN Issues Stark Warning to Tackle Climate Crisis

By GM Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) The Earth is sending distress signals everywhere,’ warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres, issuing a powerful and definitive ultimatum to the global community on World Environment Day 2026. He explicitly stated that human civilization stands…

Electricity as a Luxury: A 16.68% Price Hike and the Economic Struggle of Everyday People in Bangladesh

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In Bangladesh, one of South Asia’s most densely populated nations, electricity is no longer just light flowing through a wire; it has become a new symbol of survival for the common people. The Bangladesh…

Cities Around the World Call for Accelerating the Shift From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy

C40 cities highlight renewable energy as the most effective path to securing affordable, reliable power and reinforce the commitment to collectively halve fossil fuel use by 2030  As city leaders and national governments gather at the First Conference on Transitioning…

Call for a ‘Transport Revolution’ in Bangladesh

Planners Urge Shift from Fuel-Dependent Vehicles to Sustainable Mobility By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau)  In a decisive call for climate action and economic resilience, the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) has urged the government to implement a radical overhaul of…

Business leaders demand a guaranteed uninterrupted energy supply

The government manages Tk 201.36bn power subsidy for uninterrupted power by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Top business figures attending a meeting of the Private Sector Development Advisory Council, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, raised concerns over mounting pressure…

New Roadmap to Protect Bangladesh’s Economy and Environment

Proposal to Reduce Costs in the SME Sector through Solar Power by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) ‘Change Initiative’, a research organization, has unveiled a groundbreaking roadmap to transition Bangladesh’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector from fossil fuel dependency to…

Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the City Exists

Listen to the AI Brief Signs of the Future: Building the Train Before the | RSS.com We could argue that we are living in one of the most absurd moments in human history — a time when we – as…

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