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Bangladesh seeks UN steps for sustainable peace in Afghanistan

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh has called on the United Nations to take concrete steps to prevent another humanitarian catastrophe in the South Asian region. Bangladesh believe “An Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive

Arrest of Mahfuz Anam, Matiur Rahman demanded

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Muktijuddha Mancha, an organisation of the descendents of the freedom fighters, on Saturday demanded arrest of The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam and Prothom Alo Editor Matiur

‘Xi Jinping Thought’ to be introduced in China school curriculum

Shawdesh Desk: China will introduce the political ideology of the Chinese President in its national curriculum. “Xi Jinping thought” will help “teenagers establish Marxist beliefs”, said the Ministry of Education

New Film “EXODUS” Provides Unique Window into Lives of Rohingyas

Shawdesh Desk: Fortify Rights and Doha Debates on Wednesday released “EXODUS,” a 23-minute documentary film that delves into the lives of three young Rohingya refugee photographers from Myanmar living in

Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover

Shawdesh Desk: The World Bank has halted funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country, reports BBC. It cited concerns over how the Taliban’s takeover

Covid protection in double-jabbed waning in UK

Shawdesh Desk: Researchers say they are seeing some waning of protection against Covid infections in double-jabbed people. The real-world study includes data on positive Covid PCR test results between May

Afghan resistance leader vows ‘no surrender’

Shawdesh Desk: The leader of a resistance movement to the Taliban has vowed to never surrender but is open to negotiations with the new rulers of Afghanistan, according to an

Barishal clash: Court grants bail to 9 accused

Shawdesh Desk: A Barishal court on Wednesday granted bail to nine out of 21 accused, arrested over the recent clash at an UNO’s house in Barisal. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate