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Rain washes out day two of India-Bangladesh 2nd Test

Shawdesh Desk: Rain washed out day two of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur on Saturday without a ball being bowled. Only 35 overs were possible on

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RMG workers stage demonstration blocking Dhaka-M’sing highway

Shawdesh Desk; The workers of a garment factory staged a demonstration on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding resignation of an official of a garment factory in Konabari of Gazipur on Saturday. The

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Water Development Board opens 44 gates of Teesta barrage as river swells

Shawdesh Desk: The Water Development Board opened all the 44 gates of Teesta Barrage as the water level of the River Teesta has increased due to onrush of upstream water

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BMD forecasts light to moderate rain across Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted light to moderate rains across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am. ‘Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary

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Yunus urges global leaders to help build new Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday urged the international community to continue and deepen engagements with Bangladesh to help meet its people’s quest for democracy, rule of

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Bangladesh interim head pledges to uphold human rights, freedom of speech

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday his government was committed to upholding human rights and freedom of speech in the country. He made

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Yunus seeks Gates Foundation’s support for Bangladesh health sector

Shawdesh Desk: Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world’s leading charitable organisation, to come forward with an enhanced support for the health sector

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China wants to invest in solar panels production in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has said that his country wants to invest in solar panels manufacturing in Bangladesh and further deepen trade and economic ties with Bangladesh.

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