National security advisor Bolton sacked by Trump administration
Shawdesh Desk: United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the firing of hawkish national security advisor John Bolton, a move widely seen as boosting the president’s push to negotiate ReadMore
Indian police kill Kashmir ‘extremist’
Shawdesh Desk: Security forces in Indian Kashmir shot dead on Wednesday a suspected member of a Pakistan-based extremist group who was accused of attacking the family of a fruit trader, ReadMore
Racism is about power, not unpleasant sentiments
IN SEPTEMBER of 2011, the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis — a man who the best evidence suggested was innocent. On February 26, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was murdered ReadMore
Development must not harm environment
DISREGARD for environment is all but glaringly visible in all sectors of development. Unplanned development policies and consequent action relegate environment issues to secondary considerations, which will cost the country ReadMore
PM calls for urgent action to advance climate adaptation solutions
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today joined the leaders from the Global Commission on Adaptation urging the governments and businesses to take urgent action to innovate and advance climate ReadMore
Rohingya crisis: Villages destroyed for government facilities
Shawdesh Desk: Entire Muslim Rohingya villages in Myanmar have been demolished and replaced by police barracks, government buildings and refugee relocation camps, the BBC has found. On a government tour, ReadMore
Restrictions lifted from most areas of Kashmir
Shawdesh Desk: Restrictions were lifted from most areas of Kashmir, except some parts of Srinagar, on Monday even as the stalemate in the Valley following abrogation of Article 370 entered ReadMore
Tajia procession brought out in city amid tight security
Shawdesh Desk: Members of the Shia community brought out Tajia processions in the city on Tuesday amid tight security, marking the holy Ashura. The main procession was brought out at 10am ReadMore
