Bangladesh

National Mourning Day today

Shawdesh Desk: The nation observes National Mourning Day today marking the 44th death anniversary of the country’s founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sheikh Mujib was assassinated along with all but

Canada, US keep decisions on fugitive Mujib killers pending

Shawdesh Desk: The government has renewed engagements with Canada and the United States to bring back SHMB Noor Chowdhury and MA Rashed Chowdhury, two of the six fugitives convicted of

Dengue menace: Death toll tops 100

Shawdesh Desk: At least 16 people were killed in ten districts and more than 7,500 others were infected afresh across the country since Eid vacation began Sunday as authorities struggled

Govt opens gateway for exporting rawhide: Tipu Munshi

Shawdesh Desk: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP, today said the government has taken instant decision and opened the gateway for exporters to easily export rawhide abroad. “We observed that rawhide

9th Wage Board: SC fixes Aug 19 for hearing on govt plea

Shawdesh Desk: The Supreme Court today fixed August 19 for hearing a petition filed by the government seeking stay on the High Court order that issued status quo on publication

3 killed in Mymensingh clash

Shawdesh Desk: Three persons were killed and five others injured in a clash over a trivial matter in Ishwarganj upazila of Mymensingh this morning. The victims were identified as Hashem

10 killed in road crashes in 4 districts

Shawdesh Desk: At least 10 people were killed and 24 others were injured in separate road accidents in Bogura, Natore, Sirajganj and Munshiganj districts since the day before Eid. Of

Seven more in Bagerhat diagnosed with dengue

Shawdesh Desk: Seven more dengue cases were reported in Bagerhat in the last 24 hours until Wednesday morning. Civil surgeon AKM Shamsuzzaman said they had so far recorded 73 dengue