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BNP to bring out black-flag procession at 2pm

Shawdesh desk: BNP leaders and activists gathered in front of the party office to bring out a black-flag procession on Saturday. The procession will start at 2pm in front of

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Mild to moderate cold wave may continue in parts of Bangladesh: BMD

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh’s lowest temperature of 7.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in Tetulia of Panchagarh district for the second consecutive day on Saturday as a mild to moderate cold wave

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18 journalists attacked, harassed during Bangladesh general election

Shawdesh Desk: At least 18 journalists were assaulted or harassed while covering alleged election irregularities and violence as Bangladeshis headed to general election on January 7, according to multiple news

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513 students commit suicide in Bangladesh in 2023: Aachol Foundation

Shawdesh desk: At least 513 students killed themselves across Bangladesh in 2023, social organisation Aachol Foundation said on Saturday. The organisation, initiated by students, came up with the information while

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Dhaka-Seoul ties can develop in mutually beneficial ways: Envoy

Shawdesh desk: South Korean ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik on Saturday said that Bangladesh and South Korea both could further develop the existing bilateral relations in a mutually beneficial manner.

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UK parliamentary delegation in Bangladesh to discuss mutual interest

‍Shawdesh desk: A five-member British cross-party parliamentary delegation is visiting to discuss issues of mutual interest with Bangladesh leadership. The British parliamentary delegation is scheduled to call on prime minister

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China is Bangladesh’s important dev and strategic partner: PM

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday hoped that China would come forward in a bigger way during the tenure of her new government for implementing its development programmes.

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UN court to issue ruling Friday on S Africa’s request to halt Israel’s Gaza offensive

Shawdesh desk; The United Nations’ top court will issue a decision on Friday on South Africa’s request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt

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