Bangladesh gains four places on Democracy Index 2020
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh has improved four notches on the latest Democracy Index, compared to the previous year, according to a study report. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report ReadMore
ECNEC approves Tk 4,347.21cr Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar Development Project
Shawdesh Desk: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved on Wednesday a Taka 4,347.21 crore project to develop the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) as a ReadMore
2 workers die in Bogura lift accident
Shawdesh desk: Two workers died after lift of a 6-storey poultry farm collapsed in Sajapur area of Bogra’s Shajahanpur upazila on Wednesday morning. The deceased were identified as Rashidul Islam, ReadMore
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 13 deaths, 438 new cases overnight
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh recorded 13 more deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of deaths to 8,162 across the country so far. Besides, ReadMore
Myanmar coup: China blocks UN condemnation as protest grows
Shawdesh Desk: China has blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning the military coup in Myanmar. The military took power in the south-east Asian nation on Monday after arresting political ReadMore
Bangladesh looking into legal action against Al Jazeera: FM
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh is looking into legal action against Al Jazeera for spreading misinformation, says Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had never appointed anybody as ReadMore
Bangladesh lose Tamim, Najmul in opening session
Sports Desk: Bangladesh lost two wickets to reach 69-2 in the opening session of the first Test against the West Indies in Chittagong on Wednesday. Opener Tamim Iqbal fell for ReadMore
US renews call to release Suu Kyi, others
Shawdesh desk: The US has voiced deep concern over military coup and takeover of power in Myanmar. It also came out with State Department’s Assessment of recent events in Myanmar ReadMore
