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Air in Dhaka world’s 2nd worst Wednesday morning

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh capital Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 213 at 9:48am, on Wednesday. Dhaka’s air

Metro rail service hours to be extended from Mar 27

Shawdesh Desk: In a move to cater to the increasing demand for late-night transportation, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited has announced the extension of metro rail service hours beyond 9:00pm,

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina hands over Independence Award-2024

Shawdesh Deks: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday gave away the Independence Award-2024 to 10 distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country. The prime minister handed

Bangladesh, Bhutan to enhance cooperation in different areas

Shawdesh Desk; Foreign minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday met with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at his place of residence in Dhaka. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the current

Bangladesh accords red carpet reception to Bhutanese king

Shawdesh Desk: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Monday was accorded a red carpet reception on his arrival here on a four-day state visit to Bangladesh to attend a

Japan extends Tk 33.5 million to two Bangladeshi NGOs

Shawdesh desk: The government of Japan has extended a grant of $306,692, approximately Tk 33.5million, to two Bangladeshi NGOs — Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute and JAAGO Foundation Trust. Ambassador of

Trade through Benapole port suspended for Dol Yatra, Independence Day

Shawdesh desk: Trade between Bangladesh and India through Benapole-Petrapole land port remained suspended since Monday morning due to India’s Dol Yatra and Bangladesh’s Independence Day holidays. Though export and import

Bangladesh high commissioner to Pakistan transferred to headquarters

Shawdesh desk: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked Md Ruhul Alam Siddique, currently serving as the high commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, to return home. ‘Decision has been taken