The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) is a public company registered under the Nepal Government’s Company Act 2063 and operates under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) modality. According to KUKL's Articles of Association, the company has the objective to undertake and manage the water supply and sanitation system of the Kathmandu …
While going back to history, the populations of Kathmandu Valley were not high, so, government was not too much concern about providing drinking water supply to the people in Kathmandu Valley. During that period, people used to take water from the available natural sources near their homes. However, because of …
Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB) has been established by the government of Nepal in November 9, 1998 as an implementing agency of Melamchi water supply project.
Ministry of Transport was established with a mission of develop a land transport system at minimum operational cost and re-build an efficient and cost effective transportation system which will enhance our economic competitiveness together with an improved quality of life of the people. And also to introduce a mission centric, …
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) was established in August 1981 under the provision of the National Environmental Act No:47 of 1980. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (ME&NR;) which was established in December 2001 has the overall responsibility in the affairs of the CEA with the objective of integrating …
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests was established in April 1985 in His Majesty’s Secretariat in April 1985. Dasho Leki Dorji, Secretary to His Majesty’s Secretariat, was the head of the newly established ministry. The newly established ministry was detached from His Majesty’s Secretariat in 1986 and moved to its …
Ministry of Economic Affairs vision is to promote a green and self reliant economy sustained by an IT enabled knowledge society guided by the philosophy of GNH.
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) was Established under section 2A of Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1983, (Amendment-1987) Vide SRO No-303/Law/87/MVRT/1E-7/84(part), Dated 20/12/87 and has been functioning since January 1988. BRTA is a regulatory body to control manage and ensure discipline in the road transport sector and road safety related areas in …
Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust is a non-profit, non-governmental organization which was founded in 1998. Work for a Better Bangladesh is a slogan as well as a name, reflecting our belief that everyone can contribute to making a better Bangladesh.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, abbreviated as BUET, is one of the most prestigious institutions for higher studies in the country. About 5500 students are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in engineering, architecture, planning and science in this institution. At present, BUET has sixteen teaching departments under five faculties …
Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) is the national professional organization of the Planners of the country established in 1974 for the advancement of Urban and Regional Planning which includes Rural Planning as well. Since the inception, the institute has been working to ensure planned and orderly development of the towns/cities …
Ministry of Education is the apex policy making institution of the Government regarding administration and development of post-primary education sector. Ministry of Education formulates policies and programs for the development of post-primary to higher education including Madrasah, Technical and Vocational education. It also formulates laws, rules and regulations for the …
The Ministry of Environment & Forests is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government, for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry programmes. MoEF oversees all environmental matters in the country and is a permanent member of the Executive Committee of …
Coastal Development Partnership (CDP) is a not-for-profit, public interest serving progressive development & environmental activist organization, working in Bangladesh. On January 01, 1997, CDP was instituted as a coordinating secretariat for a network of NGOs trying to relieve the sufferings of the people of the waterlogged areas in the southwest …
Bhutan’s tourism sector is regarded as one of the most exclusive travel destinations in the world. Today tourism is a vibrant business with a high potential for growth and further development. The Royal Government of Bhutan adheres strongly to a policy of high value, low impact/volume tourism which serves the …
The first step towards the creation of Ministry of Finance took place during the 16th session of the National Assembly held on the 9th July 1961. In pursuance of the earlier resolutions and decision, it was decided during this Assembly to establish an Accounts and Audit Committee called the Gyaltse …
The mission of Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka is to develop competent citizens keeping with the global trends through innovative and modern approaches to education leading to efficiency, equity and high quality performance ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.