Denmark and Greenland must address the negative impact of a colonial legacy that has led to structural and systemic racial discrimination against the indigenous Inuit community, an independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said Friday. The development would represent a key measure to tackle past injustices and create a more inclusive society, said UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples José Francisco Cali Tzay said at the end of a 10-day visit to the two countries. Inuit people comprise nearly 90 percent of the population of Greenland, an autonomous dependent territory of Denmark that was a colony up until 1953. They still face barriers to fully enjoying their human rights, according to Cali Tzay. "I was particularly appalled by the testimonies of Inuit women who reported that Danish healthcare providers had inserted intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their knowledge or consent. Some of them were as young as 12 years old," he said. Cali Tzay recalled reports of Inuit women living in Denmark whose children had been taken from them without their knowledge and consent and placed in Danish foster care. Read: More aid reaches Syria's quake victims but it's not enough: UN He urged Denmark to review its procedures for assessing out-of-home care for Inuit children and address structural bias within care services. Meanwhile, Greenland still faces numerous social challenges that relate to poverty and lack of adequate housing, appropriate quality education and scarce mental health support, he added.  "Around 20 percent of children in Greenland are estimated to have been exposed to violence and sexual abuse," he said, adding that the country has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. During his mission, the special rapporteur observed a lack of established mechanisms to implement the Inuit people's right to free, prior, and informed consent, including when allocating tourism concessions, implementing business projects, and adopting legislative and administrative acts in Greenland. "I urge Greenland's government to consult with the Inuit people whose traditional livelihoods will be directly affected by plans to expand mining, tourism and infrastructure," the UN expert said. He also hailed Greenland's extensive self-governance as "an inspiring example of an indigenous self-government in practice and a peaceful process towards self-determination for Indigenous peoples worldwide."

Bangladesh has strongly condemned yet another case of burning the Holy Quran by a far-right activist in Europe — this time in Copenhagen, Denmark yesterday. Bangladesh again expressed grave concern over such inciting act of insulting the sacred values and religious symbols of Muslims, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also Read: Bangladesh condemns desecration of the Holy Quran by far-right activist in The Hague Bangladesh urged all concerned to refrain from such unwarranted provocations and Islamophobia for the sake of harmony and peaceful coexistence.  

Here you can get all the details as to When, Where, and How you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 between France vs Denmark Live Streaming. France will take on Denmark at Stadium 974 on Saturday in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The French looked in great form as they trounced the underwhelming Socceroos side after falling behind by an early goal. Denmark began their World Cup against a spirited Tunisia team on the 22nd of November and played out a 0-0 draw. Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 France vs Denmark live in Bangladesh? Bangladesh viewers can watch the match live on all of these channels: BTV, T Sports, PTE LTD and Viacom 18. Toffee apps live-The digital platform powered by  Banglalink Bangladesh viewers can also enjoy live stream online the World Cup games on Toffee, the digital platform powered by Banglalink. Besides, many Facebook pages and YouTube channels also live the match How to watch France vs Denmark live stream in India In India, the World Cup is being televised on Sports18, but every game is being shown for free and in 4K via the JioCinema app. You can live stream France vs Denmark on Sunday night. Coverage is available in Hindi, English, Malayalam, Bengali and Tamil, and the JioCinema app is compatible with Chromecast, so you can get a big-screen experience. Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home World Cup coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action. Read More: Qatar World Cup Round 1 Overview: One of the most unpredictable football events in recent years How to watch France vs Denmark live stream in Australia Football fans in Australia can watch France vs Denmark, along with every World Cup 2022 game, on free-to-air SBS. You can tune in on TV or live stream France vs Denmark using SBS On Demand. SBS on Demand is free to use and works on a range of smart devices including mobile phones, smart TVs and web browsers. How to watch France vs Denmark live stream World Cup 2022 soccer in the US without cable Soccer fans in the US can watch France vs Denmark on FS1 and Peacock TV, with kick-off set for 11am ET / 8am PT on Sunday morning. FS1 shares TV rights to the 2022 World Cup group stage with Fox, but Fox will be showing every game of the knockouts. France vs Denmark live stream without cable If you don't have cable TV, a cord-cutting service is what you need for instant access to Fox and FS1. Sling Blue is the cheapest option. It's $40 per month but you can get your first month half-price with this discount. FuboTV is another good option. It carries both Fox and FS1, and over 100 channels besides, and allows you to watch the World Cup 2022 in 4K HDR. It's more expensive at $69.99 a month, but first there's a FREE FuboTV trial. Every game of the World Cup is also being shown on Peacock TV, but the catch is that commentary will be in Spanish. To make up for that, France vs Denmark  and a few other games are being shown for FREE. The Peacock price comes in at $4.99 a month and the service also offers live coverage of the NFL, EPL and WWE. If you subscribe to Sling, Peacock or any other US streaming service, and find yourself unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN – we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best. Read More: Argentina vs Mexico FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Streaming: Where, how to watch online and on TV, predicted XI How to watch France vs Denmark live stream in UK Football fans in the UK can watch  France vs Denmark live stream for free on BBC iPlayer, along with many more World Cup 2022 games, as coverage of the tournament is split evenly between the BBC and ITV. 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France vs Denmark match will kick-off at 9:30PM IST, November 26.  France vs Denmark lineups: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 France predicted starting 11 France: Lloris; Theo Hernandez, Varane, Upamecano, Pavard; Tchouameni, Rabiot, Griezmann; Dembele, Giroud, Mbappe Injured: none Denmark predicted starting 11 Denmark: Schmeichel; Joachim Andersen, Kjaer, Christensen; Kristensen, Hojbjerg, Dammsgaard, Maehle; Eriksen, Olsen; Dolberg Injured: Yasser Al-Shahrani. Read More: Poland vs Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Streaming: Where and how to watch online and on TV Channel, predicted XI France vs Denmark Head to Head Stats Matches: 16 France: 8 Draws: 2 Denmark: 6 Where can you watch the France vs Denmark match live? 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The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh hosted a five-day exhibition, titled ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka that highlighted green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen said that the ‘Going Green’ exhibition promotes and demonstrates Denmark’s understanding of sustainability. “We are pleased to share with Bangladesh a holistic approach to sustainable living that includes social goals like responsible business, good governance, equality, and inclusion,” she said. Denmark’s economy has grown in the past four decades while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions and resource consumption. Thus, proving that a green economy does create jobs. As a leading nation in green economic growth and use of clean technologies, Denmark is well positioned to serve as a knowledge partner for Bangladesh in its journey towards a greener future. The exhibition began on October 16 and is scheduled to end today (October 20). The exhibition was enhanced with four panel discussions, highlighting key challenges and opportunities within a green transition for the Bangladeshi public and private sectors. The panel discussion on the first day, titled ‘Sustainable Transition & Resource Efficiency Perspectives’, led by Bay Developments Limited with participation of other private companies, discussed what steps they undertook to move towards more sustainable practices. Danish companies contributed to the discussion by sharing their own practices. The second panel discussion focussed on ‘Better Health, Better Tomorrow’, and was headed by Novo Nordisk. The discussion highlighted how better health can contribute to a sustainable society and what can be done to achieve the goal. The third panel discussion, led by Nokia on ‘Smart & Green Connectivity’, provided an overview of how digital inclusivity contributes to sustainability and inclusive growth. The panellists also raised awareness on good digital practices and the need for collaboration to ensure wider engagement on connectivity. The fourth panel discussion focused on ‘Water and Energy Efficiency for a Green Future’. Grundfos led the discussion by highlighting sustainable solutions that reduce resource scarcity and maximise the benefits provided by existing infrastructure using enablers like partnership for collaboration. Danish examples of inclusive and sustainable infrastructure were shared with the participants, who represented local investment agencies, banks and financial institutions, Danish and Bangladeshi infrastructure developers. The panellists and guests also deliberated on the need for more investment in the “green sector” to help facilitate Bangladesh’s green transition. Denmark’s leading position in reducing carbon footprints and achieving sustainable growth is especially relevant in the present context. It provides a source to learn from and apply – in particular for Bangladesh, which is transitioning to more sustainable practices. The exhibition and related events focused on sustainable and green development, digital and physical connectivity to energy as well as resource-efficient services. The right combination of green technologies, knowledge transfer, and capacity building helps foster innovation for a greener future. These are key for a climate-vulnerable country like Bangladesh for productivity, economic growth, and quality of life.

Ranging from its luscious mountains, picturesque cities, standard education system, to welfare economic status, Denmark is a dream country for many. The country has consistently featured on the top list for higher studies ranking and placed fifth in the recent rankings of 2019. Naturally, a lot of international students aspire to go to Denmark for higher studies and potentially make a career there. As a Schengen country, the facilities for foreigners in education and work are immense. In this article, we explore how Bangladeshi students can pursue higher studies in Denmark. Why Study in Denmark? In addition to consistently featuring in the overall top position globally, the universities of Denmark are also some of the bests in the world for different streams. Most of the universities consistently rank on top of the QS world university ranking. Read Free Education Scopes in Norway for International Students at Masters, PhD Programs Danish universities also offer some of the best research facilities at all higher study levels. The classwork and lectures are all interactive where participation is of paramount importance. And the best thing? Students are not required to show bank solvency documents to get accepted and move to Denmark to pursue their education. For many Bangladeshis, this is a golden opportunity to study abroad without an initial cost burden. Moving on, the country has a high employment rate at over 65% with graduates having an even higher placement rate than the national median. With excellent economic performance, robust culture, and cosmopolitan cities, Denmark can be an easy choice for higher studies and potential settlement. Read Free Education in Germany for International Students in Bachelor, Masters, PhD Scopes of Higher Studies in Denmark For anyone wishing to pursue their higher studies in Denmark, there are three options – bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. However, there are a few caveats. Let’s look at each of the opportunities individually. We’ll also explore the cost breakdowns for each level so that you can get a clear idea of the overall expense. How to get admission in Bachelor's degree A bachelor's degree is the first level of getting into Denmark through higher studies. Most bachelors require the prospective student to complete at least 12 years of education in their home country to be eligible for bachelors. But in Denmark, a prospective student needs 13 years of education - which means to study for one additional year in a local university of the student’s home country after completion of Higher Secondary Degree- to be eligible for pursuing bachelors. This might often deter a student from pursuing bachelor’s in Denmark in addition to others that we will discuss later. Read Top European Countries Offering Free Education for International Students As for the application process, it starts around February and runs through March for the fall intake. Some universities might start the application as early as October of the previous year. So make sure you’re prepared accordingly. For application, the document requirements are fairly standard. Students will need – 1. Educational Transcripts 2. IELTS/ TOEFL scores 3. Statement of Purpose 4. 2 Letter of Recommendation Read How to Pick a College or University Abroad for Higher Education That’s about it for the application. Many people wonder whether it’s possible to study in Denmark for free. Unfortunately, it’s not possible. Denmark only offers free higher education to the natives and citizens of the EU and Switzerland. If you don’t qualify for any of the two, you will need to pay a tuition fee. The general tuition fee for each year runs between 6000 to 12,000 euros based on courses. That roughly amounts to 6,18,750 BDT to 12,37,501 BDT respectively (1 EUR = 103.13 BDT). Masters degree admission process in Denmark The process of getting into masters is also similar to the bachelors. Students will have to complete 16 years of formal education to be eligible for a master’s course in Denmark. Masters in Denmark are of two types – 1-year masters and 2-year masters. Depending on the stream and major, the course duration will be determined. Read Studying Abroad: Major Pros and Cons You Need to Consider The application process is similar to the bachelors. The application windows are also the same. In addition to the standard requirements, most masters will require a research plan to be submitted along with the application. In case the applicant wants to change streams, for example, if they come from a science background wishing to do an MBA, Denmark requires a mandatory pre-masters course for such students. This is done to acclimatize the students to the new curriculum and stream. The tuition fee for masters per year is the same as bachelors. However, specialized streams might run as high as 35,000 Euros or 36,09,380 BDT per year. Read Studying Abroad in Canada: Prospects and Challenges How to find a Phd opportunity in Denmark The process of a Ph.D. is also similar to the masters. To be eligible for Ph.D. candidacy, students will have to complete 17 or 18 years of formal education based on the duration of their masters. However, there’s a second option. Instead of a 3-year Ph.D., potential graduates can combine an integrated masters and Ph.D. program together for a total duration of 5 years. The application process varies depending on the university and integrated courses aren’t also commonly available. The tuition fees are the same as bachelors and masters. Scholarship Opportunities for Internatial Students in Denmark Scholarship opportunities in Denmark are rare. There aren’t as many scholarship opportunities as the likes of the USA or Canada or even Germany have. It's also especially low for the bachelor's program with the existing opportunities geared towards masters and Ph.D. students. Read SoP for Higher Studies: How to write an unfailing Statement of Purpose? The existing scholarship opportunities include – 1. Nordplus 2. Erasmus 3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 4. Fullbright 5. Denmark Government Scholarship for Non-EU students 6. The State Education Support. Cost of Living in Denmark The cost of living in Denmark is quite high. Being a Schengen country the cost of rent, living, and food are somewhat higher compared to its other European counterparts. A student living in Denmark can expect to spend around 600 to 800 Euro per month on living costs which roughly translates to about 61,875 BDT to 82,500 BDT. Even if you are living in a metropolis like Copenhagen, this much will cover your basic livelihood. But of course, it might be higher depending on personal expenses and habits. Job Scopes in Denmark Denmark offers part-time job opportunities to incoming foreign students. A foreign student can work 20 hours a week as a part-time job both on and off campus. During the summer break, they are allowed to work full time without any time cap. Read Study in Australia: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi Students Denmark has a high minimum wage ratio so students can easily cover either their tuition or living expenses with part-time jobs. After graduation, students are required to get an Establishment Card which allows them up to 2 years to get a job in Denmark after graduation. Permanent Residency in Denmark Schengen countries are notorious for difficult and long PR processes. Realistically, a student who graduated from a Danish institution with a minimum bachelor’s degree can expect to get a PR in about 8 years. Read What should Bangladeshi students pack and bring with them to Western Countries? Of the 8 years, they need to be employed permanently for at least 3.5 years leading up to the PR application. Final Words So far, we have discussed how students from Bangladesh can study bachelor, masters or PhD in Denmark at low cost or with scholarship. Denmark can be a perfect destination if you’re looking for world-class education and a secured career path. The country has a near-zero crime rate, an excellent work environment, amazing research facilities, and many more to excite prospective students. However, the cost might play a role for non-EU students wishing to study in Denmark. But if you can manage one of the many available scholarships, it will certainly become easy to pursue higher education here. Read Cheapest countries for Bangladeshi students for higher studies

Danish police believe a shopping mall shooting that left three people dead and four others seriously wounded was not terror-related, and said Monday that the gunman acted alone and appears to have selected his victims at random. Copenhagen chief police inspector Søren Thomassen said the victims — a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both Danes, and a 47-year-old Russian man — were killed when the gunman opened fire on Sunday afternoon in the Field's shopping mall, one of Scandinavia's biggest. Read:3 dead, 3 critically wounded in shooting at Denmark mall Four other people were treated for gunshot wounds — two Danish and two Swedish citizens — and were in critical but stable condition, Thomassen said. Several other people received minor injuries as they fled the shopping mall, he added. Thomassen said police had no indication that anyone helped the gunman, identified as a 22-year-old Dane, during the attack. He said while the motive was unclear, there was nothing suggesting terrorism, and that the suspect would be arraigned later Monday on preliminary charges of murder. Read:Gunman fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 Texas cops, takes own life Danish broadcaster TV2 published a grainy photo of the alleged gunman, a man wearing knee-length shorts, a vest or sleeveless shirt, and holding what appeared to be a rifle in his right hand. “He seemed very violent and angry,” eyewitness Mahdi Al-Wazni told TV2. “He spoke to me and said it (the rifle) isn’t real as I was filming him. He seemed very proud of what he was doing.” Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall in panic. After the shooting, a big contingent of heavily armed police officers patrolled the area, with several fire department vehicles also parked outside the mall.

A gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital Sunday, killing three people and critically wounding three others, police said. A 22-year-old Danish man was arrested after the shooting, Copenhagen police inspector Søren Thomassen told reporters, adding there was no indication that anyone else was involved in the attack, though police were still investigating. Gun violence is relatively rare in Denmark. Thomassen said it was too early to speculate on the motive for the shooting, which happened in the late afternoon at Field’s, one of the biggest shopping malls in Scandinavia and located on the outskirts of the Danish capital. When the shots rang out, some people hid in shops while others fled in a panicked stampede, according to witnesses. “It is pure terror. This is awful,” said Hans Christian Stoltz, a 53-year-old IT consultant, who was bringing his daughters to see Harry Styles perform at concert scheduled for Sunday night near the mall. “You might wonder how a person can do this to another human being, but it’s beyond … beyond anything that’s possible.” Thomassen said the victims included a man in his 40s and two “young people,” without giving details. Several others were injured, three of them critically, he said. He said police received the first reports of a shooting at 5.37 p.m., and arrested the suspect 11 minutes later. Thomassen described the suspect as an “ethnic Dane,” a phrase typically used to mean someone is white. Danish broadcaster TV2 published a grainy photo of the alleged gunman, a man wearing knee-length shorts, a vest or sleeveless shirt, and holding what appeared to be a rifle in his right hand. “He seemed very violent and angry,” eyewitness Mahdi Al-Wazni told TV2. “He spoke to me and said it (the rifle) isn’t real as I was filming him. He seemed very proud of what he was doing.” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the Scandinavian country had been hit by a “cruel attack.” “It is incomprehensible. Heartbreaking. Pointless,” she said. “Our beautiful and usually so safe capital was changed in a split second.” Also read: Russian missile strike hits crowded shopping mall in Ukraine Images from the scene showed people running out of the mall, and TV2 posted a photo of a man being put on a stretcher. After the shooting, an enormous contingent of heavily armed police officers patrolled the area, with several fire department vehicles also parked outside the mall. Laurits Hermansen told Danish broadcaster DR that he was in a clothing store at the shopping center with his family when he heard “three, four bangs. Really loud bangs. It sounded like the shots were being fired just next to the store.” The shopping center is on the outskirts of Copenhagen just across from a subway station for a line that connects the city center with the international airport. A major highway also runs adjacent to the mall. Organizers called off the Harry Styles concert, which had been scheduled at the nearby Royal Arena, by order of police. On Snapchat, Styles wrote: “My team and I pray for everyone involved in the Copenhagen shopping mall shooting. I am shocked. Love H.” The royal palace said a reception with Crown Prince Frederik connected to the Tour de France cycling race had been canceled. The first three stages of the race were held in Denmark this year. The reception was due to be held on the royal yacht that is moored in Soenderborg, the town where the third stage ended. In a joint statement, Queen Margrethe, her son Crown Prince Frederik and his wife, Crown Princess Mary, said: “We do not yet know the full extent of the tragedy, but it is already clear that more people have lost their lives and that even more have been injured.” “The situation calls for unity and care,” they said in a statement. The shooting came a week after a mass shooting in neighboring Norway, where police said a Norwegian man of Iranian origin opened fire during a LGBTQ festival, killing two and wounding more than 20. It was the worst gun attack in Denmark since February 2015, when a 22-year-old man was killed in a shootout with police after going on a shooting spree in the capital that left two people dead and five police officers wounded.

Nordic ambassadors to Bangladesh have acknowledged the impressive development journey and growth of Bangladesh that they have witnessed throughout their steadfast relationships. "We are proud to have contributed to it," Ambassador of Denmark Winnie Estrup Petersen, Ambassador of Norway Espen Rikter-Svendsen, and Ambassador of Sweden Alex Berg von Linde, said in their joint speech at a reception Thursday. The Nordic countries arranged the reception to celebrate 50 years of their ties with Bangladesh. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun who attended the event as the chief guest appreciated Nordic countries' contributions to Bangladesh. Read: Nordic countries hold business promotion event He said Bangladesh wants peace and stability around the world and emphasised strengthening the ties on all frontiers. The Nordic ambassadors said they started their relations with humanitarian aid that moved into development cooperation that "has had multifaceted impacts in so many areas." "Now, we are glad to see that our relations are transforming with an increased focus on expanding trade relations for a sustainable future in this vibrant nation," they said. On February 4, 1972, the three countries were among the first to recognise Bangladesh as a new, independent and sovereign state. "This marked the start of long and strong friendships not only between our countries but also our people – a partnership, which has continuously evolved over the years. Nordic countries have stood side by side with our Bangladeshi partners in their efforts for this nation to develop and progress," the ambassadors said. Denmark, Norway and Sweden – the Nordic countries represented in Bangladesh – are celebrating 50 years of their ties with Bangladesh. Read: Denmark, Norway, Sweden celebrate 'NordicWeek,' 50 years of ties with Bangladesh The 50th anniversary celebrations began on March 23, 2022, on International Nordic Day when the three Nordic ambassadors met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin to share their reflections on the ties and discuss its future outlook. The Nordic countries celebrated the "Nordic Week," which included a business seminar on May 24. The overarching theme of the week was "sustainability" which is also a defining feature of the relations between the Nordics and Bangladesh.

The cooperation between Bangladesh and Denmark will be strengthened further in different sectors including technology and energy marking the 50 years of relations between the two countries. Visiting Danish Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth and Danish Minister for Development and Cooperation Flemming Moller Mortensen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter’s official residence Ganobhaban. PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. “A new phase of cooperation has started and Danish entrepreneurs are interested in investing in Bangladesh,” the Danish minister was quoted as saying. Also read: Danish Crown Princess Mary to meet PM, visit Rohingya camps Noting that he visited Bangladesh some 39 years ago, the  minister said he now can see how the changes are taking place here. Bangladesh has become a role model (for development), he added. He said Bangladesh under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina has earned high-level respect in the international community. They appreciated Bangladesh for the education of Rohingya children in different camps.  The Crown Princess informed the PM that they would visit Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Hasina described Denmark as a development partner of Bangladesh. About the Rohingya issue, she said Bangladesh developed Bhashanchar (island) for life and livelihood of the Rohingya people and many steps were taken for the labour welfare there. Besides, climate and women empowerment issues came up for discussion in the meeting. Hasina said Bangladesh is a climate vulnerable country and the government formed a climate trust fund and took some special programmes to address the issue. About empowerment of women she said they are now working in every sector including games and sports in Bangladesh. PMO senior secretary Md Tofazzal Hossain Miah and  Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen were present. Also read: PM’s Ashrayan Project: Homeless Hanufa, thousands more to get own homes on Tuesday  Princess Mary Elizabeth arrived here on Monday morning on a three-day visit to Bangladesh. She will also meet the Rohingyas in the refugee camps and host community in Cox's Bazar. Mary Elizabeth, the wife of Danish crown prince Frederik, will go to Satkhira to meet the climate vulnerable people and visit the multipurpose cyclone shelter centres there.

Bangladesh and Denmark on Monday signed a document on sustainable and green framework engagement to strengthen the partnership on climate and green transition between the two countries. Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen and Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Flemming Moller Mortensen signed the document in presence of visiting crown princess Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at a city hotel. After the signing ceremony, a meeting was held between the two foreign ministers at the same venue where they discussed the issues of mutual interest. Celebrating the 50 years of diplomatic ties, the ministers have pledged to take the Bangladesh-Denmark relations to a new level. The two countries wished to partner towards attaining a sustainable and greener future globally. The focus will be on climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental damage and loss of biodiversity, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, according to Danish Embassy in Dhaka. Bangladesh and Denmark share a joint commitment in tackling global challenges such as climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Also read:Bangladesh, Norway keen to broaden economic partnership