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At least 58 killed in Hefazat’s rally

Shawdesh Desk: At least 58 people, including seven members of security forces, were killed in two days of violence at Hefazat-e-Islam’s rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital in 2013,

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‘We put you in power, don’t forget it,’ Hasnat to CA

Shawdesh Desk: Hasnat Abdullah, southern region organiser of National Citizen Party (NCP), has blasted Chief Adviser Prof Mohammad Yunus vehemently for his recent comment suggesting that it is up to

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Hefazat announces nationwide demonstrations on 23 May

Shawdesh Desk: Hefazat-e-Islam will stage demonstrations across the country on 23 May to press home their various demands including cancellation of the report of the Reform Commission on Women Affairs.

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Power sector destroyed by a ‘group of five’

Shawdesh Desk: They were widely known as the “Five Pandavas” in the power sector. These five individuals were the key controllers of all financial matters in the sector. Whether it

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Rejecting women affairs reform commission undermines July Uprising: SPB

Shawdesh Desk: Socialist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist) chief coordinator Masud Rana said on Saturday that rejecting the Women Affairs Reform Commission goes against the spirit of the July uprising. Delivering

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Bangladesh govt urged to assess risks for ‘humanitarian passage’ to Rakhine

Shawdesh Desk: Experts including academics, a former diplomat and a retired army officer have suggested that the government should consult political parties in the absence of parliament and assess risk

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Forensic probe confirms Hasina wanted to kill 226 uprising participants: ICT

Shawdesh Desk: Before her ouster, dictator Sheikh Hasina claimed she had obtained the license to kill 226 people as 226 lawsuits were filed against them for participating in last year’s

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Professor Yunus hands over newly built houses to flood victims

Shawdesh Desk: Handing over the newly built houses to flood victims, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said that the joint efforts have set an example of working together

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