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Officials in Bangladesh safely rescued an endangered Bengal slow loris that wandered into a village and returned it to protected forest the same day. The rescue highlights growing conservation efforts to protect the world's only venomous primate from illegal trafficking and habitat loss.
A rescued Bengal slow loris found safety after wandering into a Bangladesh village, highlighting progress in protecting one of Earth's most endangered primates. New technology and stronger laws are helping officials win the fight against wildlife trafficking.
Cultural groups and local government in Bangladesh's port city are joining forces for a unified Pahela Baishakh celebration at historic DC Hill, one year after violence disrupted the festivities. Students are creating traditional masks and motifs to reconnect with their heritage.
A 34-year-old conservationist spent 597 days planting Bangladesh's tallest tree species across every district in the country, offering hope for a species on the brink of extinction. His success builds on decades of scientific work that could help save endangered trees across Southeast Asia.
Bangladesh is investing $200 million in a 442 MW solar facility that will become the country's largest renewable energy installation. The project marks a major step toward the nation's goal of generating 30% of electricity from clean sources by 2040.
Bangladesh has mobilized a massive emergency vaccination effort to protect over one million young children from a spreading measles outbreak. With global health partners rallying support, the campaign targets the most vulnerable kids who missed routine immunizations.
More than a million young children in Bangladesh are getting life-saving measles vaccines as health workers race to stop an outbreak. The emergency campaign brings together governments and global health organizations to protect the country's most vulnerable.
A government engineer in Bangladesh brought two vanished wetlands back to life despite violent attacks from illegal occupants. The restored water bodies now shelter hundreds of birds and wildlife in a drought-stricken region that lost 57% of its wetlands in three decades.
Bangladesh's new Prime Minister believes ancient Islamic charity practices could lift millions out of poverty within 15 years. The ambitious plan would organize billions in donations to help 500,000 families become self-reliant annually.
Indigenous farmers in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts are trading traditional shifting agriculture for vertical bamboo farming that earns them hundreds more dollars yearly while protecting the soil. The simple innovation is transforming hillside communities facing declining crop yields.
A network of youth clubs in rural Bangladesh empowered girls to prevent forced marriages in their own communities. The 12-month pilot program combined financial support with grassroots activism, creating a model that could transform how vulnerable regions tackle this crisis.
A doctor trained in Japan has been running a hospital in Dhaka that provides medical care to people living in poverty, continuing a mission of compassion that started three decades ago. Aichi Hospital stands as a bridge between Japanese generosity and Bangladeshi need.
Bangladesh's untapped Islamic charity system could mobilize billions annually to lift millions out of poverty. Experts say better coordination and digital tracking could transform faith-based giving into a powerful anti-poverty tool.
A new cash assistance program in Bangladesh could lift over 12 million people out of poverty by giving vulnerable families $30 per month. The program just launched its pilot phase with 40,000 families.
Twenty years ago, most girls in rural Bangladesh never attended secondary school. Today, they outnumber boys in nearly every district, helping lift 34 million people out of poverty in just over a decade.
After a deadly 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule, Bangladesh's newly elected parliament convened this week with leaders pledging unity and democratic reform. The historic session marks a fresh start for 170 million people after months of turmoil.
Bangladesh just launched a welfare program that puts money directly into women's hands, recognizing them as household leaders. The pilot gives 37,567 women $20 monthly, with plans to reach 40 million families.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
A Japanese trading company is turning 100,000 hectares of rice paddies in Bangladesh into a massive greenhouse gas reduction project. The simple technique could help hundreds of companies meet new climate goals while boosting sustainable farming.
Religious leaders and officials in Bangladesh gathered to champion zakat as a powerful tool for bridging the gap between rich and poor. The event ended with 200 struggling families receiving financial support to rebuild their lives.
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