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Indian parliament unanimously clears women Reservation Bill, PM Modi lauds decision
India’s parliament, led by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, passed the Constitution 128th Amendment Bill, also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The bill reserves one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. All 214 MPs present voted in favour, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude for their support. The legislation is expected to empower ‘Nari Shakti’ as women assume leadership roles and contribute to nation-building.
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Malta Independence Day
Referred to locally as ‘Jum 1-Indipendenza,’ this public holiday sees a vibrant array of festivities, including a diverse range of performances and patriotic concerts. The Bishop of Malta organizes a solemn Pontifical Mass, which is followed by a touching flower-laying ceremony at the St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. These events pay homage to Malta’s cultural and religious heritage and commemorate the nation’s independence with reverence.
Foreign Minister HE A.K. Abdul Momen presents token of appreciation to Julia Charlton
In a significant gesture of appreciation, Foreign Minister HE A.K. Abdul Momen handed over a Token of Appreciation to Julia Charlton, the distinguished Chairman of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce. This momentous event took place during the 40UNDER40 SMART BANGLADESH ICT SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023, held in Dhaka. Ambassador Md. Abdul Hannan, a prominent figure in international diplomacy, graced the occasion with his presence, adding a diplomatic aura to the ceremony. Julia Charlton expressed her gratitude for the honour and reaffirmed her commitment to furthering economic partnerships and trade relations among Commonwealth nations.
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
How the Commonwealth is championing teamwork and vaccine equity
Dr. Hasan discusses the COVID pandemic and the Commonwealth’s part in the global recovery effort, especially vaccine equity and sharing of technology, via platforms like the ACT Accelerator, CPA, and CHPA.
Capitalising Angel Investment Strategies for Commonwealth Africa’s Startups
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present to you an all new fireside chat with the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) on the role of angel investment networks in transforming the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Africa.
Empowering Tomorrow: MSMEs and Sustainable Development in The Gambia | 7 Aug 2023 Webinar Recording
FiIn this webinar, the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce sat down in conversation with the Hon. Abdoulie Njai, the youngest Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of the Republic of The Gambia.
Webinar Recording | The Rise of Commonwealth Entrepreneurs: Trials and Triumphs of the Bangladesh Startup Ecosystem
Over the past six years, venture investment in Bangladesh has nearly tripled, reaching over $742 million in May 2022. The Bangladesh startup ecosystem, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023, has risen by four ranks to become the 89th biggest startup ecosystem internationally; the capital city of Dhaka, rose a staggering 115 spots to claim 211th place.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth
ESG in full refers to “(E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance” principles. While no official definition of ESG exists, it is agreed to be a holistic management framework of standards for all business-centric stakeholders involved in the structuring of organisations to understand and measure how well their companies/institutions are performing to offset risks and harness opportunities related to environmental, social and governance indicators.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation
Hello Rwanda! Like always, it has always been my pleasure to visit here. I can truly say now that it is one of my favorite places in the world. I mean I’ve never been in love with a country more than this landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023
Did you know the first Commonwealth Law Conference was held in London in 1955, and since then it has been held in various cities across the Commonwealth, including Singapore, Cape Town, Auckland, and Edinburgh. The most recent conference was held in Goa, India.
Tackling Fundamental Gaps in the Bangladeshi Legal Education System
Dr. Masrur Salekin on the existing gaps in ensuring quality legal education and proper implementation of environmental laws in Bangladesh, as well as the role of Commonwealth in filling those gaps