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Bangladesh’s purchasing managers’ index drops in July

Shawdesh Desk: The July reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped a hefty 27 points from the previous month to record a sharp contraction at 36.9, said MCCI in

Thousands gather at Nayapaltan for BNP rally

Shawdesh desk: The public rally of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is underway in front of its Nayapaltan central office in the city with participation of tens of thousands of people.

Khaleda Zia receives renewed passport

Shawdesh desk: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has received a renewed passport. Shairul Kabir Khan, the party’s media wing member, confirmed the matter to the media on Wednesday. Khaleda Zia’s Personal

Six top officials resign amid protests at central bank

Shawdesh Desk: Six top officials, including all the four deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank, have resigned following protests by bank employees accusing them of facilitating corruption, unethical practices, and misappropriation

Muhammad Yunus to arrive in Dhaka August 8

Sawdesh Desk: Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on August 8. Muhammad Yunus will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka on the Emirates flight

ISPR urges people not to be misled by rumours over Ashulia incident

Shawdesh desk: The Inter Services Public Relation Directorate on Wednesday urged people not to be misguided by rumours being spread through social media over an incident at Savar’s Ashulia. In

BGB seeks public cooperation to prevent unauthorised border crossings

Shawdesh Desk: The Border Guard Bangladesh has sought cooperation from the people to prevent unauthorised border crossings. In a message issued on Wednesday, the BGB requested assistance from all citizens

Govt postpones HSC exams again

Shawdesh Desk: The government on Wednesday postponed the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations which were scheduled to be resumed from August 11. The education ministry on the day issued