Events

Events

Speakers at the roundtable “Bangladesh’s Readiness for Climate Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance,” organised by CARE Bangladesh and AOSED at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka on 14 May, stress the need for stronger domestic climate financing, insurance readiness, and private sector engagement to address growing climate risk and loss-and-damage challenges. Photo: TBS

Bangladesh's readiness for climate disaster risk finance and insurance

The discussion focused on whether international mechanisms like FRLD can meet loss and damage needs, whether insurance can be an effective tool under CDRFI, and much more

File photo of Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon. Photo: BSS

Information without data is just opinion: Minister

The “Digital Defenders Youth Leadership Summit,” hosted by the Subarna Bhumi Foundation on Saturday (9 May), brought together 25 youth leaders from Indigenous and Bengali communities to promote safer digital spaces. Photo: Courtesy

Subarna Bhumi Foundation hosts ‘Digital Defenders’ summit to combat online disinformation

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurating a national workshop at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University on 12 May 2026. Photo: UNB

PM calls for greater focus on research, innovation in universities

Kamal Ahmed, Consulting Editor of The Daily Star, speaking at a plenary session titled “Politico-Governance Ecosystem and Free Media” on the second day of the Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026 on 9 May. Photo: TBS

Experts warn politicised governance, majoritarianism undermining press freedom

The Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CanCham Bangladesh) opening its new office yesterday (5 May). Photo: Courtesy

CanCham Bangladesh inaugurates new office, eyes stronger trade ties

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaking at a civic reception at the Sylhet Nagar Bhaban on 2 May 2026. Photo: TBS

80% of 1 lakh new healthcare workers to be women, says PM

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Bimstec youth leadership programme inaugurated in Bengaluru to strengthen regional cooperation

PCIU Volunteers Forum recognises 27 student volunteers for their work supporting underprivileged communities in Chattogram on 27 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

PCIU Volunteers Forum honours 27 students for humanitarian work in Chattogram

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Int'l tourism fair kicks off 9 April in Dhaka

Kuwait Ambassador Ali Thunayun Abdulwahab Hamadah pays a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Kuwait ambassador calls on state minister for foreign affairs, reaffirms strong bilateral ties

A speaker addresses the Asia Pharma Expo 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Dhaka on 29 March 2026. Photo: TBS

3-day Asia Pharma Expo begins

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CanCham Bangladesh hosts Iftar Mahfil in Dhaka