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Months Top Sustainable Development News from Bangladesh
30-3-2001
- Bush
won't implement Kyoto climate treaty -
Bangla2000
WASHINGTON, (AP) - The White House said Wednesday that President
George W. Bush would not implement the climate treaty negotiated in
Kyoto but would seek an alternative that would "include the
world" in the effort to reduce pollution.
29-3-2001
- President
asks Khaleda to reconsider ultimatum -
Bangla2000
Dhaka, -- In a major political development, President Justice
Shahabuddin Ahmed yesterday advised opposition leader Begum Khaleda
Zia to reconsider the ultimatum given by her alliance for resignation
of the government by March 30.
- Parliament
begins session today -
Bangla2000
Dhaka, -- Parliament sits today (Thursday) for its regular session
against the backdrop of heightened political debates over the next
general elections.
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28-3-2001
27-3-2001
- Banks
receive lukewarm response from software firms
The authorities are contemplating to divert the entire Equity and
Entrepreneur Fund (EEF), partly earmarked for the software sector, to
agro processing and agro-based industries.
- PM
hands over Independence Day Award 2000
UNB, Dhaka(March 26)--Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday accused
the opposition of hatching conspiracy to capture power through devious
means instead of democracy, understanding or elections.
26-3-2001
25-3-2001
- Year-long
programme to 'save' rivers - Daily Star
The three-day national conference of the Institute of Diploma
Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB), ended yesterday taking up a year-long
programme to implement its decision to 'Save Rivers Save
Bangladesh'....
- Task
force formed to pinpoint weaknesses - Daily Star
A seven-member task force has been formed at the request of the
World Bank last week to pinpoint weaknesses of the 44 million dollar
Bangladesh Arsenic Mitigation Water Supply Project (BAMWSP)....
- Pakistani
HR-men demand trial of ’71 war criminals
Dhaka, - – Pakistan can only survive through democratisation,
secularism and a federal system, say two Pakistani human-right
activists who demand trial of the 1971 war criminals.
- Prime
Minister inaugurates MA Hannan International Airport
Chittagong, - – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurated
the MA Hannan International Airport here yesterday ushering a new
chapter of direct air link between the port city of Chittagong and
rest of the world.
- DSE
All Share Price Index declined by 5.07 points
Dhaka, - – Trading at Dhaka Stock Exchange finished lower yesterday
(Saturday) marking a fall in its benchmark index.
- EU
sticks to growth forecast despite 'less supportive' global economy
STOCKHOLM, (AP) - Europe's economies can prosper despite a global
slowdown by staying on the path of reform and promoting new
technologies, European Union leaders said Saturday.
- UK’s
assistance for computerization of Ministry of Women & Children
Affairs
Dhaka, - – The UK government has provided financial and technical
assistance to Bangladesh for setting up a computerized data collection
and processing unit under the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.
- Taking
care of Caretaker Government - Daily Star
Intrigue in intent and manipulative mind is not compatible with
development of democratic process in anywhere in the world....
- The
nightmare of air pollution: Ways to save ourselves - The
Independent
- Path
to economic stability - The Independent
- Opinion:
How safe are the new plastic banknotes? - The Independent
21-3-2001
20-3-2001
19-3-2001
- PM
may ask President to initiate talks oncaretaker govt
- The Daily Star
With the combined opposition
sticking to its demand for general election in May, Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina is expected to seek presidential intervention for
settlement of certain issues in regard of...
- OPEC
cut sparks disappointment amid world slowdown fears
- The Daily Star
The OPEC oil cartel slashed its
production this weekend for the second time this year, sparking
disappointment from the United States amid increasing concern of a
global economic slowdown....
- Flora
launches Virtual University Enterprise testing system
- The Daily Star
Flora Systems Limited (FSL) has
launched Virtual University Enterprise (VUE) testing system for
students seeking international degrees in information technology (IT)
from Dhaka....
- The
Political Economy of Reform -
The Daily Star
This article, in two parts,
examines the nature of the public sector reform process in developing
countries, drawing primarily on the experience of countries in the
Asia-Pacific region, particularly...
18-3-2001
- Children
Day observed on Bangabandhu’s birthday
Dhaka,-- Taking a respite from a rut of her intense political
preoccupation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday spent some hours
amidst cheering children who assembled at the lush green south plaza
of Ganobhaban to celebrate 81st anniversary of birth of father of the
nation.
- Hostages
free at last
Rangamati, - – Army troops stormed the jungle hideout of the gunmen
and freed three abducted Europeans early yesterday (Saturday), ending
a month-long hostage crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
- South
Asia has tremendous economic potential of energy cooperation
Dhaka, -- South Asian countries have tremendous potential for tapping
in huge common resources building an integrated energy generation and
transmission system for meeting their enormous needs.
17-3-2001
- Abductors
free one sick hostage?
Dipanker Talukder MP and
Brigade Commander Golam Robbani went to Kaukhali at 4 pm yesterday
following a message from the abductors that Nils Hulgaard would be
released as he was sick, officials here said....
- Global
warming and Annan's message
IN our view the most
important message that the Secretary General of the United Nations
left for us to ponder about concerns global warming....
16-3-2001
15-3-2001
14-3-2001
13-3-2001
12-3-2001
11-3-2001
10-3-2001
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Election
in May may be possible: Commissioner
Dhaka, May 9 (UNB) – Chief Election Commissioner MA Syed today said
it would be possible to hold general elections in May if the
authorities so want.
-
Eco
Park to be established not harming ethnics
Sylhet, Mar 9 (UNB) - Work on an Eco Park surrounding the Madhabkundu
and Muraichhara waterfalls begins on March 15.
-
March
8’s International Women’s Day on March 12
Dhaka, Mar 8 (UNB) – Although the International Women’s Day was
observed across the world today, the day will be observed in
Bangladesh on March 12 after the Eid holiday.
-
Eid-ul-Azha
observed
Dhaka, Mar 7 – Eid-ul-Azha, the holy Islamic fiesta, was celebrated
across the country today (Wednesday) commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s
offer to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail, in submission to the will
Almighty Allah.
4-3-2001
-
G-8
environment summit continues in Trieste
TRIESTE, Italy- (AP) - As talks at a G-8 ummit on environmental issues
focused Saturday on how to cut gas emissions into the atmosphere,
Italy's environment minister vowed there will be "no
backtracking" in the fight against climate warming.
-
Hajj
today
More than 2 million Muslims
yesterday began trekking to a desert plain outside Makkah for the Hajj,
an annual pilgrimage that fulfills one of the most sacred duties of
the Islamic faith....
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Human
rights practices in Bangladesh
The Government generally
respected the human rights of its citizens in some areas; however, its
record remained poor in many other significant areas, and it continued
to commit serious abuses....
-
Acts
of political repression in 2000
THE Year 2000 has experienced clear lack of decent political
culture that accompanied violence and intimidation in the political
arena....
3-3-2001
3-3-2001
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Hill
students protest Mr. Chakma’s warning
Dhaka, (UNB)–Minister Kalparanjan Chakma’s warning of military
offensive to free the foreign hostages after a deadline came under
fire from the hill students who fear repression on common people in
such army operation.
1-3-2001
International News
>>This
Months Top Sustainable Development News Around the World
- EMISSIONS:
Bush Criticism Of Kyoto Protocol Draws UN Response
The UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change secretariat has vigorously refuted US President George
W. Bush's criticism of the unratified 1997 Kyoto Protocol for not
including countries such as India and China in emissions reduction
plans
- TRADE:
Agreements Must Consider Environmental Impact -- Officials
Environmental concerns need to
be considered in new trade agreements, officials from more than 70
countries said yesterday at a Berlin meeting sponsored by the UN
Environment Program and the German Ministry for the Environment,
Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.
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Web
offers Romanian youth HIV/AIDS advice
UNDP is supporting the first
Internet service in Romania to offer young people information and
counselling on HIV/AIDS.
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Schroeder
Calls on Bush to Stick to Kyoto Protocol, Reuters
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More
Rolling Blackouts in Heat-Stricken California, New York Times
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Rolling
blackouts sweep California, Associated Press
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Urban
design with green ideas in mind, ENN
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World's
biggest oil rig sinks, CNN
-
White
House sounds energy alarm, UPI
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German
minister concerned at US CO2 stance, Reuters
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Pennsylvania
powers up new wind farm, ENN
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Rolling
Blackouts Ordered in California, AP
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Global
Warming Could Put Palm Trees in Swiss Alps, Reuters
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Solar
energy becomes popular in California, Orange County Register
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GM
considering fuel cell uses beyond automobiles, Reuters
-
US
Fed meets tomorrow to revitalise faltering cconomy
Federal Reserve policymakers
will hold one of their most closely watched meetings in recent memory
Tuesday, with investors, consumers and government officials around the
world looking for relief fromcollapsing...
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Greenhouse
gases ‘retired’ via trades, MSNBC
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Bush
Won't Regulate Carbon Dioxide, Associated Press
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Bush
backs away from pledge to curb carbon emissions, Financial Times
(UK)
-
Wildlife
Preserve Shows Effect of Global Warming, Reuters
-
Senate
Bill Offers Boost to Nuclear Power, Environment News Service
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Double-digit
growth expected for renewable energy sources, Oil & Gas
Journal
-
US:
DOE Sets Up Institute to Study Climate Change, Reuters
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Go
Green for Both Growth And Climate, Expert Says, Reuters
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Bush's
Moves on Environment Disappoint Industry, New York Times
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Biomass
may grow as power supply, United Press International
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TAIWAN'S AVERAGE TEMPERATURE UP 1C OVER
LAST 100 YEARS: CWB
China Times
Internet: http://www.chinatimes.com.tw//english/elife/90022706.htm
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JAPANESE GROUPS BUY AUSTRALIAN CARBON
CREDITS - Reuters
Internet: http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm?newsid=9970
Australia's Macquarie Generation made its first international sale of
carbon credits, selling 2,000 tonnes worth of emissions savings to
Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co and trader
Tomen Corp.
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INDIA LOWEST CONTRIBUTOR OF GREENHOUSE
GASES: UNEP - Times of India
Internet: http://www.timesofindia.com/250201/25hlth9.htm
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PUSH TO CUT GREENHOUSE GAS - The Age
Internet: http://www.theage.com.au/news/2001/02/26/FFXSEGSLLJC.html
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BLAIR UNVEILS GREEN ENERGY FUND - BBC News
Internet: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_politics/newsid_1203000/1203892.stm
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G8 NATIONS RENEW PLEDGE TO TACKLE GLOBAL
WARMING New York Times
Link- http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/science/science-group-environ.html?searchpv=reuters
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Environment
ministers open talks on global warming, Reuters
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US
Not Backtracking on Global Warming - EPA Chief, Reuters
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Washington
Reviewing Global Warming, Associated Press
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Protests
But No Violence at Climate Talks, Reuters
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Bush
envoy eager to reassure on global warming crisis, AFP
-
Seattle
experiments with green fuel, Environmental News Network
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Cielo
to build Texas wind plant to power 80,000 homes, Reuters
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Bite
The Bullet, Embrace Clean Energy: UN, Environment News Service
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U.S.
Says Scraps Clinton Stance on Climate Change, Reuters
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Bush
Ties Solar Power To Drilling He wants to tap Alaska refuge, San
Francisco Chronicle
-
,
CNN
Structural engineers and
inspectors are fanning out across the city to determine whether
buildings are safe after the strongest earthquake to hit Washington
state in more than half a century rocked the Seattle area.
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Oil,
coal would be hit if carbon use cut-UN study, Reuters
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Bill
to ban refuge drilling introduced, MSNBC
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US
high court upholds EPA clean air rule method, Reuters
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China
shuts down illegal coal mines, Associated Press
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California
calls off power alert after 40 days, Orange County Register
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Odds
against' a climate deal, BBC
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The
world becomes less wonderful, FT.com
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