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International Day of Forests (IDF) is celebrated to recognize the importance of forests and the indispensable role of trees and forests in the sustainability of life and livelihoods. Promoting forestry education and involving the next generation in forestry activities is crucial to conserve forests. This year, the theme of IDF...

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations jointly organized ‘Bangladesh Blue Economy Dialogue on Fisheries and Mariculture’ during 19-20 February 2019 at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka.  This dialogue has been convened to arrive at a consensus on the most suitable...

The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized an inception workshop on Strengthening capacity for monitoring environmental emissions under the Paris Agreement with the technical support of FAO on 10 February 2019 at Ban Bhaban, Agargaon, Dhaka. Monitoring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is crucial to support climate change...

Agriculture plays a vital role in Bangladesh economy contributing more than 15% to its national GDP during 2017-18 Fiscal Year.  While the agricultural production has more than tripled during the last two decades, soils in several geographic locations have been degraded and polluted by several factors. World Soil Day (WSD)...

The Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations signed an agreement to implement a project titled “Support for Modelling, Planning and Improving Dhaka’s Food System”. The Netherlands Government is providing financial support of USD 12.5 million equivalent BDT 104 core as...