Politics

Bangladesh to address border issues with Myanmar through diplomatic channels: Quader

Shawdesh Desk: Ruling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quadertoday said that the ongoing conflict in Myanmar was its internal matter and did not involve any dispute with Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh

Raushan takes helm, relieves GM Quader, Chunnu of JaPa posts

Shawdesh Desk: Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chief Patron Raushan Ershad has relieved its Chairman GM Quader and Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu of the party posts. She made the announcement at

FM flags “biased sourcing” of OHCHR with Gwyn Lewis

Shawdesh desk: Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday raised the issue of “inaccurate” and “inconsistent” statements made by the UN human rights office on Bangladesh with UN Resident Coordinator

BNP to bring out black-flag procession at 2pm

Shawdesh desk: BNP leaders and activists gathered in front of the party office to bring out a black-flag procession on Saturday. The procession will start at 2pm in front of

Bangladeshis lost voting rights due to India’s interference: BNP

Shawdesh Desk: The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party alleged on Monday that the people of Bangladesh lost ‘democracy’ and ‘right to vote’ due to India’s undue interference in determining the

Bangladesh’s elected govt not waiting for anyone’s approval: Quader

Shawdesh desk: In an address on Sunday at the Awami League president’s office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, general secretary of the party and road transport and bridges minister, Obaidul Quader, dismissed

BNP announces black flag processions across Bangladesh for Jan 26, 27

Shawdesh Desk: After a two-week break, the main opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday announced a new programme for two days. The party has announced a two-day black flag

Feasibility study underway to extend metro rail route to Tongi: Quader

Shawdesh Desk: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said a feasibility study is underway for the extension of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-6, popularly known as metro