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Forest department staff and volunteers collect plastic waste during a cleanup drive in the Sundarbans, part of a new campaign to protect the mangrove forest from marine pollution. Photo: TBS

Forest department launches plastic cleanup to safeguard Sundarbans

The initiative began after observing significant plastic accumulation near forest-adjacent coastal areas

UN congratulates Bangladesh on election as Unesco's 43rd General Conference President

UN congratulates Bangladesh on election as Unesco's 43rd General Conference President

Ambassador Khondker M Talha, Bangladesh’s permanent delegate to the Unesco and ambassador to France, Monaco, and Côte d’Ivoire, will assume the presidency. Photo: CA's Press Wing

Bangladesh elected president of Unesco General Conference for first time

UNESCO, University of Dhaka, Renata organise global forum on cancer genetics

UNESCO, University of Dhaka, Renata organise global forum on cancer genetics

Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

Photo: Courtesy

Restrictive laws, political pressures continue to limit media freedom in Bangladesh

Counsellor and Head of Political, Economic and Communication Affairs of the Embassy of Switzerland Alberto Giovanetti speaking at a programme in Dhaka on 3 July 2025. Photo: UNB

UNDP, UNESCO assess Bangladesh's media landscape with Swiss support

Photo: Collected

We are the storytellers now: A UNESCO–CRIHAP Initiative to build the capacity of the Indigenous Youth in Cultural Heritage Inventorying

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Mexico's candidate for Unesco's director general position Gabriela Ramos Patina after a meeting at Jamuna in the capital on 20 April 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing

UNESCO sees Bangladesh not just as member, but partner with real promise: Gabriela Ramos Patina 

People from all walks of life join the traditional colourful procession, now renamed 'Barshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra', replacing the decades-old name 'Mangal Shobhajatra', to celebrate Pahela Baishakh on Dhaka University campus on Monday, 14 April 2025. Photos: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Name change for 'Mongol Shobhajatra' requires fresh approval for recognition: Unesco

UNESCO, IPDC and News Network jointly launched the “Programme for Promoting Safety of Journalists” in Dhaka today (17 April). Photo: Courtesy

End crimes against media professionals and ensure justice: Speakers

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Unesco, Windmill Advertising Ltd join hands to preserve, promote rickshaw art

Dr Khaled El-Enany. Illustration: TBS

A visionary leader for UNESCO: Dr Khaled El-Enany and Egypt's global promise