Asma Akhter, Deputy Director of the Demography and Health Wing of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), began her career at the BBS 13 years ago with an academic background in Sociology from ...

The standstill in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Middle East war could hammer some of the world's most vulnerable people, the United ...

Kathmandu, March 11 -- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which is set to head a majority government in the coming weeks, has vowed to pursue a policy of "development diplomacy".

For many people dedicated to global health, their hero died on Jan 24, 2026. The passing of the American epidemiologist William “Bill” H Foege (1936–2026) should not, however, be seen as an ending, ...

The Government of Mozambique, the African Development Bank Group, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a multi-partner project designed to restore livelihoods, stimulate ...

Central and Southeastern Europe banks are expanding ESG financing, green bonds, and sustainable infrastructure.

In posts on his verified social media platform X, UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh Stefan Liller said he met Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir to discuss their partnership around ...

Integration of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevention, screening and treatment into maternal, newborn and child healthcare (MNCH) services has become increasingly important as countries address ...

The United Nations Development Programme’s latest report examines 40+ blockchain pilot projects worldwide, showing how governments test digital payments, identity systems, and climate finance.

Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA sign $75 million cooperation programme for 2026-2030 Plan targets maternal health, family planning, gender-based violence, demographic data Maternal mortality remains high despite ...

The Asia-Pacific SDG 2026 report warns that rapid urban growth across the region is widening inequality, with nearly 700 million people living in slums or informal settlements.