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Amid an Uncertain Middle East, Bangladesh Must Rethink
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International labour migration is a key pillar of Bangladesh’s economy, with most workers going to the Gulf region. In 2025, out of 1,116,399 migrants, about 82.4% (919,981) went to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (BMET, 2026).
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How International Students Are Changing University Design
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South Korea’s universities are entering a new phase of internationalisation. In a recent shift, several institutions have moved beyond offering English-medium tracks and have begun establishing entire departments and majors exclusively for international students.
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Iran War Could Spur Europe to Embrace Renewables
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The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.
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China is Helping Build Africa’s Cities Effectively
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As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure.
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2025 Renewables Grew to 50% of Global Electricity
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Renewable power made up almost 50% of the world’s electricity capacity last year after a record increase in solar installations, data from the International Renewable Energy Agency shared exclusively with Reuters showed on Tuesday.
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Developing Countries Are Being Priced Out of Finance
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Developing countries are being priced out of the affordable finance they desperately need for sustainable development, with sovereign credit ratings often overstating risk and overlooking long-term economic potential, the UN said on Monday.
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The Image from Gaza That Still Haunts Me Today
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Asking the softly spoken, veteran humanitarian worker Philippe Lazzarini how he feels as he comes to the end of his second term as the head of the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, is perhaps an unfair question.
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Key Barriers and Solutions for Decarbonizing Egypt
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Decarbonization in the construction industry demands a cyclical, collaborative approach involving architects, engineers, material suppliers, contractors, and clients.
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Smart City or Watched City: The Future of Urban Life
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We are being watched every day. Transit and CCTV cameras record our every movement. License-plate readers keep tabs on our cars. AI systems identify us based on our walk.
And the list goes on.
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