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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list

The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the Indian capital New Delhi from Tuesday to Thursday, is examining dozens of nominations from as many as 78 countries

Hand-woven Tangail Sarees. Photo: Collected

Unesco lists Tangail saree weaving as global heritage

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Unesco nomination raises hopes for Tangail's handloom heritage

The first of 10 three-day regional trainings brought together election officials from the region for hands-on sessions. Photo: UNB

Effective election management foundation of credible democracy: CEC

Forest department staff and volunteers collect plastic waste during a cleanup drive in the Sundarbans, part of a new campaign to protect the mangrove forest from marine pollution. Photo: TBS

Forest department launches plastic cleanup to safeguard Sundarbans

UN congratulates Bangladesh on election as Unesco's 43rd General Conference President

UN congratulates Bangladesh on election as Unesco's 43rd General Conference President

Ambassador Khondker M Talha, Bangladesh’s permanent delegate to the Unesco and ambassador to France, Monaco, and Côte d’Ivoire, will assume the presidency. Photo: CA's Press Wing

Bangladesh elected president of Unesco General Conference for first time

UNESCO, University of Dhaka, Renata organise global forum on cancer genetics

UNESCO, University of Dhaka, Renata organise global forum on cancer genetics

Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

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Restrictive laws, political pressures continue to limit media freedom in Bangladesh

Counsellor and Head of Political, Economic and Communication Affairs of the Embassy of Switzerland Alberto Giovanetti speaking at a programme in Dhaka on 3 July 2025. Photo: UNB

UNDP, UNESCO assess Bangladesh's media landscape with Swiss support

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We are the storytellers now: A UNESCO–CRIHAP Initiative to build the capacity of the Indigenous Youth in Cultural Heritage Inventorying

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Mexico's candidate for Unesco's director general position Gabriela Ramos Patina after a meeting at Jamuna in the capital on 20 April 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing

UNESCO sees Bangladesh not just as member, but partner with real promise: Gabriela Ramos Patina