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Russian crops, fertiliser must move ‘unimpeded’: UN chief

Shawdesh desk: Russian fertilisers and agricultural products must be able to reach world markets “unimpeded” or a global food crisis could strike as early as next year, UN Secretary General

PM blames BNP-Jamaat govt for August 21 attack

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that the August 21 grenade attack was carried out with direct patronisation of then BNP-Jammat government to kill her and

Installation of rail tracks on Padma Bridge begins

Shawdesh desk; Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan on Saturday inaugurated the work of installing rail tracks at the Jajira end of the Padma Bridge. “The rail tracks installation work will

18th anniversary of 21 August grenade attack on Sunday

Shawdesh Desk; The 18th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) anti-terrorism rally in the capital on August 21, 2004, will be observed tomorrow with heavy

Bangladesh saw gross HR violation during post ’75 military regimes: PM

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh had witnessed gross violation of human rights during the long military regimes after 1975 carnage. “We’re even barred from seeking

Don’t abandon Rohingyas, scale up supports: Bachelet urges int’l community

Shawdesh Desk: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has urged the international community to scale up their support for the Rohingyas because of the consequences due to the

Govt feels the pulse of people

Shawdesh Desk: The government is considering lowering fuel prices to ease the sufferings of the people. “Taking the sufferings of the commoners into cognizance, the government has been thinking about

Indonesia celebrates 77th Independence Day, looks for stronger ties with Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: As Indonesia is celebrating the 77th Independence Day, the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka hosted various colourful events on Wednesday (August 17), reflecting the solidarity, cooperation and friendship between