Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?

Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.

PM vows to attain SDGs despite challenges

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her pledge to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the SDG-3, which is related to good health and wellbeing

Shikkhar Shamajik Dayitto / A novel approach to sustainable quality education

Quality education is a requirement for “Smart Bangladesh,” and it will be an irremediable loss if the country fails to educate its young generation in order to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend that will slip away in the 2030s.

World Health Day 2023 / Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.

Why is green finance not taking ground in Bangladesh?

Greening the economy is a prerequisite for attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Gender-based violence not just a women’s issue

Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.

Editorial / Focus more on technical education

There is a general perception among our people, especially our young generation, that higher education is the only way to become a member of the skilled work force.

MoU signed between UNDP, Unilever for SDGs

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unilever Bangladesh for joint collaborations toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

From donors to partners

As we move on to middle-income status and depend more on our own financial resources, the role of developed countries will need to change so that they become a genuine development “partner” rather than a “donor”.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?

Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

PM vows to attain SDGs despite challenges

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her pledge to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the SDG-3, which is related to good health and wellbeing

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

A novel approach to sustainable quality education

Quality education is a requirement for “Smart Bangladesh,” and it will be an irremediable loss if the country fails to educate its young generation in order to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend that will slip away in the 2030s.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Why is green finance not taking ground in Bangladesh?

Greening the economy is a prerequisite for attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs).

December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022

Gender-based violence not just a women’s issue

Sexual and gender-based violence devastates individuals, families and communities.

October 15, 2018
October 15, 2018

Focus more on technical education

There is a general perception among our people, especially our young generation, that higher education is the only way to become a member of the skilled work force.

February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018

MoU signed between UNDP, Unilever for SDGs

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unilever Bangladesh for joint collaborations toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

October 11, 2017
October 11, 2017

From donors to partners

As we move on to middle-income status and depend more on our own financial resources, the role of developed countries will need to change so that they become a genuine development “partner” rather than a “donor”.

August 12, 2017
August 12, 2017

Can we get there by 2030?

The title of this essay may raise a few eyebrows in Bangladesh. Bangladesh has already embraced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and there is no doubt that the government and civil society are marching ahead to reach the various targets.