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Purchase committee approves 17 proposals

Shawdesh Desk: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved a total of 17 proposals, including the import of 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG to meet the growing demand. The

AL national council to be held by December

Shawdesh Desk: Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the national council of the party will be held by December. The premier came up with the information

Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 34 cases, zero death

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh registered 34 new Covid cases in 24 hours till Wednesday taking the country’s total caseload to 1,953,541. The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,131 as no

Govt to provide loans to 1.36 lakh marginal farmers

Shawdesh desk: The government will provide fresh loans to 1 lakh 18 thousand marginal farmers in order to enhance their financial capacity in productive and income generating activities. The interest

Bangladesh top recipient of Covid vaccines under COVAX: UNICEF

Shawdesh Desk: In one year, UNICEF has delivered over 190 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Bangladesh through COVAX, while the country is the top recipient of doses under COVAX.

US stands by Bangladesh as a steadfast dev partner: Ambassador Haas

Shawdesh desk: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Tuesday said his country will remain a “steadfast partner” of Bangladesh in its journey towards further development. “The United States should

PM offers prayers at Bangabandhu’s mazar in Tungipara

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday offered prayers at the mazar of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Tungipara of Gopalganj. Accompanied by her sister

Rice market unstable even during harvesting season

Shawdesh Desk: Rice price is skyrocketing during the peak harvesting season due to alleged market manipulation by a section of large millers, wholesalers and businessmen in apprehension of further food