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Indigenous leaders ask King Charles to apologise for colonialism

Shawdesh Desk: Indigenous leaders from a string of former British colonies on Thursday urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for ‘centuries of racism’ and the ‘legacy of genocide’ perpetrated by

Bangladesh urges UNSC to take steps to resolve Rohingya issue

Shawdesh desk: Referring to the growing mistrust between people and the global institutions, Bangladesh has urged the United Nations Security Council to demonstrate unity and decisiveness in addressing visible threats

285 people killed in 240 road accidents during Eid journey

Shawdesh desk: At least 285 people were killed and 454 others were injured in 240 road accidents in 14 days during Eid-ul-fitr this year, according to a report of Road

DSA in Bangladesh simpler than similar laws in other countries: PM

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the Digital Security Act in Bangladesh is much simpler compared to the similar laws in other civilised countries, including the United

Fighting between rival generals raged on in Sudan despite truce

Shawdesh Desk: Fierce fighting between rival generals raged on in Sudan Tuesday despite the latest truce, as warnings multiplied of the potential for a ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis with hundreds of

Hasina wants World Bank support for Bangladesh’s smooth transition

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought enhanced World Bank cooperation for Bangladesh’s smooth transition towards a developing nation, subsequent graduation as upper-middle income country and implementation of

US regulators seize California’s First Republic Bank

Shawdesh Desk: US financial authorities have taken possession of California’s troubled First Republic Bank, which will be acquired by JPMorgan Chase bank, government regulators announced Monday after rescue efforts failed.

Gas pipeline explosion injures 8 in Gendaria

Shawdesh desk: Eight people including father and daughter have received burn injuries in gas pipeline explosion in Gendaria of the capital on Monday. The injured are grocer Abdur Rahim, 50,