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Rohingya entry from Myanmar into Bangladesh goes on

Rohingya people are still entering Bangladesh from Mymanmar’s conflict-hit state of Rakhine illegally by paying money to boatmen and brokers on both sides of the border. The Rohingya intruders

All women deserve to feel empowered, says Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that every girl and woman in Bangladesh deserves to feel empowered and supported by those around them. He made the

Violence against women is a betrayal of ‘new Bangladesh dream’: Yunus

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said that the recent reports of heinous attacks on women are ‘deeply disturbing’ and this is completely contrary to the dream of a

SC acquits Tarique, Mamun in Tk 20cr money laundering case

Shawdesh Desk: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman and businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun in a Tk 20-crore money laundering case

Female labour migration from Bangladesh continues to drop

Shawdesh Desk: Female migration from Bangladesh to other countries continued to decrease significantly mainly due to the lack of workers’ language barriers, skills and safety issues. Female migration continued to

Hasina will face trial for crimes against humanity, says Professor Yunus

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina would stand trial for crimes against humanity. ‘A trial will be taking place. Not only

Moderate earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh

Shawdesh desk: A moderate earthquake was felt in parts of Bangladesh on Wednesday morning, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The tremor measuring 5.6 Richter scale was felt at 11:36pm, it

BNP for early polls after urgent reform

Shawdesh Desk: Party says no change in law, constitution before polls The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has demanded the next general election after urgent reforms that can be done immediately without