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Bangladesh stands out in economic progress despite COVID-19 and Rohingya crisis, says speakers

Shawdesh Desk: Speakers at a webinar in Washington DC, highly praised the impressive economic growth that Bangladesh has registered in recent years despite various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and

Global Covid cases top 255 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases now crossed 255 million amid the global race to vaccinate masses against the infectious disease. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the

Dhaka College students block Mirpur road demanding half bus fare

Shawdesh Desk: The students of Dhaka College blocked Mirpur Road for one and a half hours for half fare for students on buses. The students later lifted their blockade at

EU welcomes UN resolution on situation of Rohingya minority

Shawdesh Desk: The European Union has expressed its deep appreciation to member states who have co-sponsored the Resolution on the Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities

UN adopts Rohingya resolution by consensus

Shawdesh Desk: The United Nations adopted a resolution on Rohingya crisis by consensus on Wednesday. The resolution was jointly tabled by the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation

EWMGL becomes highest taxpayer for 6th time

Shawdesh Desk: East West Media Group Limited (EWMGL), a concern of Bashundhara Group, has been the highest taxpayer for the sixth time. In print and electronic category, EWMGL has become

15 shot dead in crackdown on Sudan anti-coup protests

Shawdesh Desk: Sudanese security forces shot dead at least 15 anti-coup protesters and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, medics said, in the bloodiest day since the military’s October 25 takeover.

Ongoing UP polls: Awami League men making ‘Boat’ to sink

Shawdesh Desk: Party high command issues blank warning against rebels Central leaders to discuss election issues Friday Some influential Awami League leaders are working to ensure defeat of their party-backed