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India’s ancient Buddhist site Sarnath included in Unesco World Heritage List

The decision to include Sarnath was taken at the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee being held in Busan, South Korea. The Buddhist site of Sarnath was India’s official nomination...

A person stands near a damaged entrance with shattered glass, inside the Sa’dabad Cultural and Historical Complex, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

Shattered tiles, trembling domes: How the war has damaged Iran’s historic sites

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Floating school of Chalan Beel: Bangladesh's Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha formally receives Unesco prize

Group photo of the research result dissemination event. Photo: Courtesy

Unesco-backed youth research highlights growing climate risks for indigenous communities in CHT

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Unesco, CRIHAP strengthen indigenous youth leadership to safeguard living heritage in Bangladesh

Pope Leo XIV presides over the funeral mass of Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 15, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Pope to visit Unesco, hit by Trump cuts, during September trip to France

Iranian conservationists have been assessing the damage from US-Israeli strikes on historic sites like Tehran's Golestan Palace. Photo: ATTA KENARE / AFP via BSS

Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites

Panellists pose for a photo at an event marking World Press Freedom Day 2026, jointly organised by Unesco and TIB in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, on Sunday, 3 May. Photo: TBS

Govt policy must ensure conducive environment for independent media: Iftekharuzzaman

UNESCO Country Representative to Bangladesh Dr Susan Vize, met with Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon at the secretariat. Photo: BSS

Info minister seeks UNESCO support to counter misinformation

UNESCO Representative in Bangladesh Dr. Susan Vize met with Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo at his office at the ministry today. Photo: PID

Environment minister meets Unesco delegation, calls for collaboration

Unesco Dhaka held a workshop in collaboration with Digitally Right under the UN Electoral Project, “BALLOT” on 21 January 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Unesco Dhaka hosts dialogue on digital risks ahead of February elections

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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list

Hand-woven Tangail Sarees. Photo: Collected

Unesco lists Tangail saree weaving as global heritage