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15 dead, 3 missing after torrential rains in southern China

Shawdesh desk: At least 15 people have died in torrential rains across southern China, state media reported Saturday. Eight died in two building collapses from landslides in Fujian province, near

Hajj registration ends today

Shawdesh desk: Registration for Hajj pilgrimage under government management will end today. Religious Affairs Ministry revealed this information in a notification on Friday

RMG workers demand minimum wage Tk20,000

Shawdesh desk: Readymade garments workers with various labour organisations demanded their minimum wage Tk20,000. In addition, they also demanded enactment of labour laws and regulations in accordance with the Constitution and

Foreign Minister Momen meets Chief Minister of Assam

Shawdesh desk: Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen met Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (May 28) at Koinadhara State Guest House, Khanapara. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Momen

3rd edition of international river conference begins

Shawdesh desk: The third edition of international river conference titled, “NADI Conclave”, has begun in Guwahati, the capital of Indian state of Assam. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen joined the

Price hike of essentials mounts public woes

Shawdesh desk: The prices of most essential commodities are still high in kitchen markets of the country, which is putting additional pressure on the fixed-income people. The low-income and middleclass

No sign of end to AL-BNP row over next nat’l polls

Shawdesh Desk: The ruling Awami League and the major opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) stick to their respective stance over next national election, thus showing no sign of an end

Body of Gaffar Chowdhury taken to central Shaheed Minar

Shawdesh desk: The body of renowned journalist, columnist and lyricist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, was taken to the central Shaheed Minar in the capital. Gaffar Chowdhury will be given a guard of