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Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar

Shawdesh Desk: Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand was set to expire February 15 and whose freedom is a key

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FFs’ allowances to be raised to Tk 20,000: PM

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday announced that the minimum monthly allowances of valiant freedom fighters will be raised to Tk 20,000 from the existing Tk 12,000. The

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Bangladesh confirms 8 more deaths from Covid-19, 326 new cases

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh reported eight more deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the toll at 8,274. Some 326 people tested positive for Covid-19 in

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West Indies beat Bangladesh by 17 runs

Sports Desk: The West Indies beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in the second Test on Sunday to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Rahkeem Cornwall claimed 4-105 as the tourists bowled

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PM for more research on medical science, cancer

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked all concerned to conduct more research on medical sciences particularly on cancer as the people could get the desired healthcare services

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UK eyes next phase in vaccine rollout as 15 mln get jabs

Shawdesh DEsk: Britain was preparing Sunday to move to the next phase of its coronavirus vaccination programme, as it neared a target of inoculating 15 million of the most vulnerable

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Covid-19: Bangladesh confirms 13 more deaths, 291 new cases

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh confirmed 13 more deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of deaths to 8,266 across the country so far. Besides, a total

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Tensions high as mass protests in Myanmar enter second week

Shawdesh dEsk: Mass street demonstrations in Myanmar entered their second week Saturday with neither protesters nor the military government they seek to unseat showing any signs of backing off from

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