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Women now empowered in Bangladesh: PM

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said more than 1550 women seeking to enter the parliament in reserve seats reflect that women’s awakening has occurred in Bangladesh. “When

TCB products to be given twice in Ramadan: Titu

Shawdesh Desk: The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) plans to sell its products at subsidised rates twice during the month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin on 11 March.

330 Myanmar nationals to be sent back to Myanmar tomorrow: BGB

Shawdesh Desk: Three hundred thirty three members of Myanmar security forces and others, who have taken shelter in Bangladesh amid conflict between Myanmar military and armed rebel group there, will

First day of Spring being celebrated with joy, festivity

Shawdesh Desk: The festival-loving people of Bangladesh are celebrating Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring in the Bengali month of Falgun, with colourful attire, flower and songs. Falgun is

Bangladesh is a role model of women empowerment: PM

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said more than 1550 women seeking to enter the parliament in reserve seats reflect that women’s awakening has occurred in Bangladesh. ‘When

Power consumption drops further in 2023

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh’s already low electricity consumption has dropped further in the past year in an indication of a worsening economic crisis. The electricity consumption drop amid power overcapacity reflects

One dies from Covid, positivity rate 13pc

Shawdesh Desk: One more person died from COVID-19 in the country during the last 24 hours as of Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the viral disease to

BNP leader Moyeen Khan meets Peter Haas

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday met US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas. The meeting was held at the US Embassy