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Meat, eggs still beyond reach of the poor

Shawdesh Desk: Meat, eggs and milk selling at the government-subsidised prices at mobile shops in the capital are still beyond the reach of low-income people. Only middle- and higher-income people

BNP to hold iftar parties for political purposes

Shawdesh Desk: Major opposition BNP has planned to take preparations for an intensified movement against the incumbent government in future through using the iftar parties during the month of Ramadan.

Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Shawdesh Desk: Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defence minister. Yoav Gallant had spoken out against controversial plans to

2 people shot at Gurudwara in California, search for suspect on

Shawdesh desk: Two people were shot at a Gurudwara in Sacramento County, California on Sunday, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office stated the shooting occurred around 2:30

Nation set to celebrate 53rd Independence Day tomorrow

Shawdesh Desk: The nation is set to celebrate the 53rd Independence and National Day tomorrow (Sunday) in a befitting manner. President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will give

PM urges world to recognise March 25 as International Genocide Day

Shawdesh Desk: Prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called upon the world community including the United Nations to recognise March 25 of 1971 as the International

Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes Genocide Day

Shawdesh desk: The Embassy of Bangladesh, Tokyo observed the dreadful March 25, the Genocide Day with due solemnity. The programme started with observance of one minute silence in remembrance of

Momen seeks robust action to ensure safe drinking water for all

Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has sought more robust action to ensure safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene for all in healthcare facilities. Globally, 78 per cent healthcare facilities had