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Mild to moderate cold wave to persist for 2 to 3 days more: BMD

Shawdesh DEsk: Mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country and it may continue for two to three days more, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said on

Japanese envoy Iwama visits Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar

Shawdesh desk: The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori had his first official visit to the camps in Cox’s Bazar, where over 920,000 forcible displaced Rohingya people

At 6 degree C, Naogaon records lowest temperature in 24 hours

Shawdesh Desk: A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of Bangladesh. The country’s lowest temperature in 24 hours — till 6 am today — was recorded at

New Zealand PM Ardern announces shock resignation

Shawdesh desk: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced she will resign next month, saying she no longer has “enough in the tank” to remain as leader. “I

RMG exports to unconventional markets on rise

Shawdesh desk: Apparel exports to unconventional markets have been on the rise thanks to government incentives and exporters focusing more on the non-traditional markets. Exports of ready-made garments to such

Nearly 50 dead found in mass graves in east DR Congo: UN

Shawdesh Desk: UN peacekeepers have discovered the bodies of nearly 50 civilians in mass graves in eastern DR Congo, officials said, after a series of attacks blamed on armed groups.

NATO allies set to provide ‘heavier weapons’ to Ukraine

Shawdesh DEsk: NATO countries are set to announce new “heavier weapons” for Ukraine, the alliance’s chief said on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his backers to speed

Lula’s government fires 13 from his security team after Brazil riots

Shawdesh desk: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government has fired 13 soldiers from his security detail following violent anti-government riots for which he pointed the finger again Wednesday