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Bangladesh urges UNSC to take steps to resolve Rohingya issue

Shawdesh desk: Referring to the growing mistrust between people and the global institutions, Bangladesh has urged the United Nations Security Council to demonstrate unity and decisiveness in addressing visible threats

285 people killed in 240 road accidents during Eid journey

Shawdesh desk: At least 285 people were killed and 454 others were injured in 240 road accidents in 14 days during Eid-ul-fitr this year, according to a report of Road

DSA in Bangladesh simpler than similar laws in other countries: PM

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the Digital Security Act in Bangladesh is much simpler compared to the similar laws in other civilised countries, including the United

Hasina wants World Bank support for Bangladesh’s smooth transition

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought enhanced World Bank cooperation for Bangladesh’s smooth transition towards a developing nation, subsequent graduation as upper-middle income country and implementation of

Gas pipeline explosion injures 8 in Gendaria

Shawdesh desk: Eight people including father and daughter have received burn injuries in gas pipeline explosion in Gendaria of the capital on Monday. The injured are grocer Abdur Rahim, 50,

Sheikh Hasina’s leadership needed for prosperity: IMF Chief

Shawdesh Desk; Lauding the unprecedented advancement of Bangladesh, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said leadership like Bangladesh Prime Minister is necessary to go ahead towards prosperity confronting all the hurdles.

Inequitable, low wages continue to hit workers

Shawdesh Desk: Workers in Bangladesh suffer discriminatory wages due to the lack of a national minimum wage standard, trade union leaders and labour rights advocates said. According to them, the

May Day today

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh along with the rest of the world is set to observe May Day today (Monday) with demands for ensuring workers’ rights, including rights to workplace safety and