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Former High Commissioner Khairuzzaman released from jail in Malaysia

Shawdesh desk: Former Bangladeshi Ambassador to Malaysia Major (retd) Mohammed Khairuzzaman has been released from Malaysian jail. After his release, Khairuzzaman informed the matter to his wife over phone. The report

Bangladesh, Singapore commemorate 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh and Singapore commemorated the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic relations that was established on 16 February 1972. Singapore was among the first few countries that accorded recognition to

Building Partnerships: US, Bangladesh Air Forces to conduct tactical airlift exercise Cope South 22

Shawdesh Desk: Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and the Bangladesh air force (BAF) will participate in exercise Cope South 22 from February 20-25 at BAF

Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri dies in Mumbai at 69

Shawdesh Desk: Veteran Indian singer-composer Bappi Lahiri died in a Mumbai hospital following multiple health issues, reported news agency PTI. The news of his death was confirmed by hospital doctor.

Global Covid cases top 415 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases has surpassed 415 million, with the Omicron variant’s quick spread across the globe. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the total case

18 EC officials transferred

Shawdesh desk: Eighteen mid-level officials of Election Commission (EC), including district election officers, were transferred on Tuesday. The EC issued the transfer orders at the fag end of tenure of

Romania to recruit 5,000 visas for Bangladeshi workers: FM Momen

Shawdesh Desk: Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that Romania will issue 5,000 visas for Bangladeshi workers. Dr Momen in a message on Monday (February 5) also said a

Prime Minister to inaugurate Amar Ekushey Book Fair tomorrow

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Amar Ekushey Book Fair tomorrow. She will inaugurate the book fair virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban in the capital at 3:00pm.