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Ex-President Abdul Hamid leaves country

Shawdesh Desk: Nine months after the fall of the Awami League government, former President Abdul Hamid has left the country early Thursday. Reliable sources have confirmed that he departed Dhaka

SC sets 27 May for delivering judgment on Azharul’s appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday fixed 27 May for delivering its judgment on the appeal petition challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam

Bangladesh observing situation amid India-Pakistan clashes

Shawdesh Desk: The government of Bangladesh in a statement on Wednesday said that it was closely observing the evolving situation in India and Pakistan. ‘Bangladesh expresses its deep concern over

Dhaka-bound int’l flights diverted due to India-Pakistan tensions

Shawdesh Desk: Two international flights bound for Bangladesh changed their routes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following missile attacks in parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.

Death toll from India missile strikes, firing rises to 26 civilians: Pakistan

Shawdesh Desk: The death toll from Indian missile strikes in Pakistan and firing along the border on Wednesday has risen to 26, the military said. ‘Until now 26 innocent civilians

Khaleda Zia reaches Gulshan residence

Shawdesh Desk: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reached her Gulshan residence, Firoza, from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, as she returned from London along with her two daughters-in-law — Tarique Rahman’s wife

NCP submits outlines for basic reforms

The National Citizen Party-NCP on Tuesday submitted its outlines to the National Consensus Commission for fundamental reforms. NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain handed the outlines to National Consensus Commission Vice

Thousands greet Khaleda as she returns home from London

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia arrived at her Gulshan residence, Firoza, at about 1:30pm on Tuesday after returning from London, where she had undergone four months