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Several lakhs devotees gather at Ijtema venue on 2nd day

Shawdesh Desk: The first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, one of the biggest congregations of the Muslims in the world, in Tongi kept continuing for the second day on Saturday —

Report in case against ex-SP Babul, YouTuber Elias on Feb 14

Shawdesh desk: A Dhaka court set February 14 for submitting probe report in a case filed against four, including former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akhter and expatriate YouTuber Elias Hossain.

Sheikh Mujib’s cancelled Pakistani passport gives Sept 9 as birthday

Shawdesh DEsk: An image of passport issued against the country’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during Pakistan era stated that he was born in Faridpur on September 9, 1921. The

Hasina places six-point proposals before G20 platform

Shawdesh Desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday placed six proposals before the G20 platform, saying these are needed to be addressed collectively for sustained global economic growth and development

AL to stay on streets to prevent BNP’s anarchy, says Quader

Shawdesh Desk: The ruling Awami League will remain cautious about Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s movement and stay on streets to protect people’s lives and property, said AL general secretary Obaidul Quader

Bangladesh reports hospitalisation of 18 more dengue patients

Shawdesh dEsk: A total of 18 more people were hospitalised across Bangladesh with dengue in the 24 hours till Thursday morning. Of the new patients, seven were admitted to hospitals

Will examine reasons behind slow voting in Rangpur city polls: CEC

Shawdesh Desk: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said that the election commission will examine the reasons behind the slow voting through EVM during the Rangpur City

Foolproof security measures taken ahead of Ijtema: IGP

Shawdesh Desk: Measures have been taken to ensure foolproof security for devotees including foreigners arriving at the Biswa Ijtema ground, said Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, Inspector General of Police (IGP). Chowdhury