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AL to be responsible for any sanction against Bangladesh: analysts

Shawdesh Desk: Politicians, economists and analysts on Saturday said that the ruling Awami League will be responsible mainly if any Western sanctions or restrictions are imposed on Bangladesh as the

Diplomatic missions in Dhaka reconfirm support for rights activists

Shawdesh desk: A joint statement from diplomatic missions in Bangladesh on Sunday reconfirmed their support and solidarity with those who work to defend and advance human rights, fundamental freedoms, and

UN reiterates hope for ‘free, fair and credible’ polls in Bangladesh

Shawdesh desk: The United Nations has reiterated its hope for “free, fair and credible elections” in Bangladesh. “I haven’t seen the letter, and I would just refer you to what

Two buses collide head-on on Padma Bridge

Shawdesh desk; A passenger and a helper have been injured when two passenger buses collided head-on with each other on the Padma Bridge. The accident happened at about 4:00pm on

Women empowerment in Bangladesh fulfills Rokeya’s dream: PM

Shawdesh Desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said that Bangladesh was advanced enough in terms of women empowerment as the country had fulfilled the dream of Begum Rokeya. ‘We

FM writes to UN as some pressures exist: Quader

Shawdesh Desk: Ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that foreign minister AK Abdul Momen had written to the United Nations as some pressures existed over the

467 people killed in road accidents across Bangladesh in Nov: RSF

Shawdesh Desk: As many as 467 people died and 672 injured in 541 road accidents across the country in November this year, according to data compiled by the Road Safety

EC gets proposal for transfer of 110 UNOs

Shawdesh desk: The Public Administration Ministry has sent a proposal to the Election Commission (EC) for the transfer of 110 upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs) for holding the next general election in a