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Korea to provide $50 million to support COVID-19 responses in Bangladesh

Shawdesh desk: The Government of Korea has decided to provide Bangladesh with a soft loan of 50 million USD to support Bangladesh’s efforts for fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. The

Covid-19: 25 more die, 1,681 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh reported 25 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking a total of 5,886. Another 1,681 coronavirus patients are found in 24 hours,

Govt working to take Bangladesh to more dignified position: PM

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government has taken responsibility for running the state to take Bangladesh to a more dignified position by making it self-reliant

PM hands over Independence Award-2020

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over “Swadhinata Purashkar-2020” (Independence Award-2020), the highest national award, to eight distinguished persons including two posthumously and an educational institute. The

Global Covid-19 cases top 44 mln

Shawdesh Desk: Amid its non-stop spread, the global confirmed cases of Covid-19 surpassed 44 million on Thursday, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The data shows

UNHCR appreciates EU’s continuous support of Rohingyas and host communities in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Thursday welcomed the generous, multi-year contribution of EUR14 million (Tk. 139 crore) from the European Union, which will support UNHCR’s continued protection

Media being regulated with various laws: Fakhrul

Shawdesh desk: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the media outlets in Bangladesh are being controlled by various laws, hampering the freedom of press. “Unfortunately,

Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 23 more deaths, 1,493 new cases

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh reported 23 more deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours to 8 am Wednesday, taking the death toll to 5,861, according to a press release issued