Macron’s support for an ‘adaptation pact’ with Bangladesh
Wed Sep 13, 2023 06:00 AM Last update on: Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:31 AM I was privileged to be one of four individuals selected to spend nearly an hour with Macron on the boat ride. PHOTO COURTESY: SALEEMUL HUQ “> I was privileged to be one of four individuals selected to spend nearly an […]
Macron in Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push
DHAKA: President Emmanuel Macron was in Bangladesh on Monday in a bid to “consolidate” France’s Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a “new imperialism” in a region where China’s influence is increasingly being extended. “Based on democratic principles and the rule of law, in a region facing new imperialism, we want to propose a third way – […]
Bangladesh-France relations to be elevated to strategic engagements: PM Hasina
The prime minister said Bangabandhu dedicated his life to promote the values of liberty, equality and fraternity in his fight for self-determination.This was also reflected in his (Bangabandhu’s Historic Speech of 7th March 1971, she said and quoted Bangabandhu as saying, “Our struggle this time is for our liberation. Our struggle this time is for […]
After rise in climate direct action, Europe cracks down
Bavaria has used preventative custody of longer than 24 hours at least 80 times against climate activists over the past 18 months, the state interior ministry told Reuters, under a state law that permits such actions. The ministry confirmed holding one activist for 30 days. The Last Generation said nine people had been held for 30 days. The […]
India succeeds in reducing emissions rate by 33% over 14 years
As of 2019, forests and trees covered 24.56%, or 80.73 million hectares, of India. Recently, India has also been trying to promote green hydrogen, manufactured by splitting water molecules using renewable energy. A third official said the report is yet to be ratified by the federal cabinet. India’s environment ministry did not respond to queries sent on […]
PM Modi announces five-year work visa for Indian students pursuing masters in France
In response to a severe debt crisis, the Sri Lankan government is taking prompt action to address the situation. One of the key measures being taken is the expediting of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with China. Alongside this, Sri Lanka has expressed a strong interest in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which […]
France for working with Bangladesh on climate-oriented projects
France has expressed interest to work closely with Bangladesh in order to streamline their climate-related projects as the European country considers tackling climate change as their number one priority. “Our Development bank, AFD, is more and more committed to climate-oriented projects in Bangladesh where its activities have been growing at an outstanding pace in the […]
Envoy Lenain ahead of PM Modi’s visit to France on National Day
The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), under India’s presidency, adopted a Delhi declaration and two thematic joint statements – one on cooperation in countering the radicalisation leading to separatism, extremism and terrorism and the second one cooperation in the field of digital transformation, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Tuesday. He further said […]
France’s wildfires ignite debate over future of forests
“Pine resin is like gasoline – once the tree catches fire it lights up like a torch.” TOUGH SUMMER AHEAD Last summer’s fires destroyed not just trees but the economic prospects of the tourist business in Nouvelle Aquitaine, one of France’s leading holiday destinations. In fire-affected zones, the hospitality industry saw an estimated 40% drop in earnings, […]
Bangladeshi lychee passes France lab test
Lychee exported from the country’s Dinajpur to France has passed all the lab tests required for exporting agricultural products to the European Union (EU) member countries. Commerce ministry officials said a shipment of 300kg (16,000 pieces) of lychee was sent from Dinajpur to Paris, France on a trial basis on 8 June. The lychees were […]