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One dengue case reported in 24 hrs: DGHS
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday said one new dengue case was reported in the last 24 hours until 8am.
Dhaka to use its CVF Presidency to strengthen climate action by all
Bangladesh has said it will use its Presidency of Climate Vulnerable forum (CVF) to act as a champion for the urgent strengthening of climate action by all.
Bangladesh will use its Presidency especially to keep the increase of global temperature within 1.5 degree centigrade and to implement the commitments made at Paris, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
Bangladesh assumed the Presidency of the CVF and the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Finance Ministers which had been announced through an online event chaired by the Foreign Minister on June 9.
Bangladesh took over the Presidency from Marshall Islands at a time when the world is facing an unprecedented crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Ban Ki-Moon appointed former Principal Secretary Azad as Special Envoy of the Climate Vulnerable Forum Presidency.
Abul Kalam Azad, former Principal Secretary at Prime Minister’s Office and former Chief Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been appointed as Special Envoy of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Presidency jointly by the current Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, Bangladesh and Global Center on Adaptation.
Azad will serve as the key representative of Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the Chair of the CVF, to support the realization of the objectives and priorities of the CVF Presidency.
He will work closely with the Presidency to actively promote the interests of the climate vulnerable countries and to take the initiatives of the Chair to the global partners and other stakeholders.
Abul Kalam Azad is highly regarded as one of the efficient bureaucrats of the country.
His appointment reflects his extensive experience as the Principal Coordinator of Sustainable Development Goals at the Prime Minister’s Office and as the distinguished Fellow of Global Commission on Adaptation, said MoFA.
Kamran’s contributions to be ever remembered, says President
President Abdul Hamid on Monday expressed profound shock at the death of former Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran and said people will always remember him for his contributions to development of Sylhet .
Won’t accept defeat against invisible force fearing death : PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said that she will not accept defeat against an invisible force like coronavirus fearing death.
ADB okays $100 million loan for rural road network development in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to expand the coverage of an ongoing rural road network improvement project in Bangladesh, connecting the rural population to agricultural development zones.
Coronavirus: Global cases near 8 million
The number of globally confirmed coronavirus cases reached 7,893,700 as of Monday morning, according to figures compiled by the U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University.
Ex-Sylhet city mayor Kamran dies from coronavirus
Former Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) Mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran died from coronavirus infection at a hospital in the capital early Monday. He was 69.
COVID-19: 16 rights bodies seek special fund for migrant workers
Sixteen rights bodies urged the government to create a specific fund for the migrant workers and their families as many workers have lost their jobs and were forced to return home due to coronavirus pandemic.
Former CAAB Chairman Grp Cpt Saiful Ajam dies
Group Captain (Retd) Saiful Azam, former chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), died at a hospital in the capital on Sunday noon.
Earning people's love and respect 'a huge achievement' for police: IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Benazir Ahmed called upon the police officers to work for the welfare of the country and the people by discharging their duties relentlessly.