BIWTA Chairman Commodore Golam Sadeq speaks as Chief Guest at a photo exhibition on 100 rivers at Sadarghat Terminal on Sunday.

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ADB for strong action against fossil fuels

Jenny Lei :By its own definition, the Asian Development Bank no longer funds “dirty energy.” It does, however, still fund projects using fossil fuels and even “selective” coal projects, leading watchdogs to question whether there is a disconnect between its policies and commitments to help address climate change. In a recent opinion piece, Yongping Zhai, ADB’s energy director, wrote about how the bank is committed to helping countries in the Asia-Pacific region embrace renewable energy. In 2017, the bank approved...

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BIWTA Chairman Commodore Golam Sadeq speaks as Chief Guest at a photo exhibition on 100 rivers at Sadarghat Terminal on Sunday.

ADB for strong action against fossil fuels

World’s ultra-rich getting much richer: UBS study

District watch in pictures: DINAJPUR: A human chain was formed to press home their 12-point demands yesterday.

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BIWTA Chairman Commodore Golam Sadeq speaks as Chief Guest at a photo exhibition on 100 rivers at Sadarghat Terminal on Sunday.

ADB for strong action against fossil fuels

World’s ultra-rich getting much richer: UBS study

District watch in pictures: DINAJPUR: A human chain was formed to press home their 12-point demands yesterday.

Jolie wants kids to ‘fight back’ with new child rights book

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