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Don’t pay heed to rumours over closure of educational institutions: Ministry

Shawdesh desk: The Education Ministry on Saturday urged the people of the country not to pay heed to any rumour over the closure of educational institutions due to spike in

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RMG exports rise 28pc to nearly USD 20 billion in first half of FY22

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh exported readymade garments (RMG) worth US$ 19.9 billion in the first half of the current fiscal, a 28% growth year-on-year. As per the latest figures released by

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Public transports operate with full capacity flouting govt directive

Shawdesh desk: Public transports are operating in capital Dhaka and other parts of the country with full capacity flouting the government instruction to keep 50 percent seats vacant to be

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Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi faces five new corruption charges

Shawdesh desk: Myanmar’s military-installed government has filed five new corruption charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi in connection with granting permits to rent and buy a helicopter, an

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Biden to hold press conference to mark first year in office

Shawdesh desk: US President Joe Biden is to hold a press conference on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of his first year in office, the White House announced Friday. Press

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Tsunami warning in Tonga after giant eruption

Shawdesh desk: Tsunami warnings have been issued in several countries including Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand, after a giant underwater volcano eruption. Social media footage from Tonga showed waves washing

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Shirin Sharmin a “role model, inspiration” for women leaders: Miller

Shawdesh Desk: Outgoing US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has said Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury is a “role model and inspiration” for women leaders in government. He said

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12 more die, 3,359 get infected as Covid escalates in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh reported 12 more Covid-19 linked deaths and 3,359 more cases of infections in 24 hours till Thursday morning with the Continuous keeps escalating in the country. With

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