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Global peace more challenging amid pandemic: PM

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said ensuring global peace has become far more challenging than in the past due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “With the advent of

Complete lockdown set to begin on Apr 14; notification issued

Shawdesh Desk: The government issued a notification on Monday over enforcing a fresh strict lockdown from April 14 to 21 in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly

Bangladesh economy shows early signs of recovery amid uncertainties: WB

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh’s economy is showing nascent signs of recovery backed by a rebound in exports, strong remittance inflows, and the ongoing vaccination program. The World Bank said it in

Fear of Crisis during Lockdown

Shawdesh Desk: People across the country were flocking to grocery stores and supermarkets to buy different essential commodities, including rice, pulse, chickpea, potato, onion, edible oil and date, ahead of

CAAB likely to suspend international flights from Apr 14

Shawdesh DEsk: The authorities of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Sunday said they are planning to suspend all international flights as the government is going to impose

Plot on to destroy LPG industry

Shawdesh dEsk: Multifaceted factors influence LPG prices □ Highly completive market overburdened by high VAT and tax burden, regulatory expenses □ LPG price still cheaper in Bangladesh compared to other

Bangladesh lost a true friend with demise of Prince Philip: PM

Shawdesh dEsk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh and the British Bangladeshi community have lost a true friend and ally with the demise of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “With

1st phase of lockdown to continue till April 13: Obaidul Quader

Shawdesh desk: The first phase of ongoing lockdown, which was supposed to end Sunday midnight, will remain effective on April 12 and 13 across the country, Road Transport and Bridges Minister