Bangladesh

RU students block Dhaka-Rajshahi highway

Shawdesh Desk: Rajshahi University students blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway on Monday to press home their nine-point demand including proper investigation and trial for those responsible for the deaths during the

Around 20 protesters detained from Dhanmondi, Mirpur

Shawdesh Desk; The law enforcers picked up around 20 protesters from Dhanmondi and ECB Chattar area of Mirpur-10 when they were staging demonstrations this noon. The quota reform agitators once

Met office predicts light to moderate rains across Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted light to moderate rains across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am. ‘Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary

2 KNF members killed in joint forces’ drive in Bandarban

Shawdesh desk; Two members of armed separatist group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were killed in a drive conducted by the joint forces in Bandarban on Wednesday morning. The identities of

Traffic congestion hits Dhaka despite fewer public transports

Shawdesh desk: Although the number of public transport remained lower than usual, traffic congestion surged at various points in the capital due to a sudden rush of vehicles on Wednesday.

Helicopter rescue trapped police men from Canadian University

Shawdesh desk: Two helicopters were seen rescuing at the Canadian University of Bangladesh in Merul Badda to rescue police officers trapped inside. One of the helicopters was seen airlifting several

Students’ blockade snaps rail link between Dhaka, rest of Bangladesh

Shawdesh desk; Rail communications between Dhaka and the rest of Bangladesh were snapped Thursday afternoon as students demanding quota reform in government jobs blocked the rail track at Mohakhali area

Tense situation prevails at Badda after students-police clash

Shawdesh Desk : A clash erupted between police and students of BRAC University in the Badda area of Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Thursday when the students demanding quota reform in