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Six-point Demand only Bangabandhu’s brainchild: Prime Minister

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said historic Six-Point Demand was solely the brainchild of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as none was involved in formulating this

PM to open 100pc power coverage of 31 upazilas on Aug 27

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate two power plants, 11 grid sub-stations, six new transmission lines and electrification projects for ensuring cent percent power in 31 upazilas on

Coronavirus death toll tops 4,000, cases reach 2,99,628 in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: The death toll from the novel coronavirus reached 4,028 in Bangladesh as 45 people died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Another 2,545 new patients were diagnosed

PM mourns death of Bir Uttam CR Dutta

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of one of the sector commanders during Liberation War Maj Gen (Rtd) Chitta Ranjan

State machinery was abused in Aug 21 attacks: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Saturday the state machinery was abused under an orchestrated plan in launching the gruesome grenade attacks on August 21, 2004. “In continuation

Heavy rain may worsen flooding

Shawdesh desk: The moderate-to-heavy rain in the southwestern and south-central coastal regions may worsen the ongoing flood situation in the country. “According to the numerical model of Bangladesh Meteorological Department,

Covid-19: 46 more die, 2,265 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh on Saturday reported 46 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the death toll to 3,907. Another 2,265 coronavirus patients found in

Covid-19: 39 more die, 2,401 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh on Friday reported 39 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the death toll to 3,861. Another 2,401 coronavirus patients found in