Japanese envoy Iwama visits Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar
Shawdesh desk: The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori had his first official visit to the camps in Cox’s Bazar, where over 920,000 forcible displaced Rohingya people ReadMore
At 6 degree C, Naogaon records lowest temperature in 24 hours
Shawdesh Desk: A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of Bangladesh. The country’s lowest temperature in 24 hours — till 6 am today — was recorded at ReadMore
At least 15 dead in fire at Armenia military barracks
Shawdesh Desk; An overnight fire that broke out in the barracks of an Armenian military unit left 15 servicemen dead and three others in serious condition, the country’s defence ministry ReadMore
New Zealand PM Ardern announces shock resignation
Shawdesh desk: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced she will resign next month, saying she no longer has “enough in the tank” to remain as leader. “I ReadMore
RMG exports to unconventional markets on rise
Shawdesh desk: Apparel exports to unconventional markets have been on the rise thanks to government incentives and exporters focusing more on the non-traditional markets. Exports of ready-made garments to such ReadMore
Nearly 50 dead found in mass graves in east DR Congo: UN
Shawdesh Desk: UN peacekeepers have discovered the bodies of nearly 50 civilians in mass graves in eastern DR Congo, officials said, after a series of attacks blamed on armed groups. ReadMore
NATO allies set to provide ‘heavier weapons’ to Ukraine
Shawdesh DEsk: NATO countries are set to announce new “heavier weapons” for Ukraine, the alliance’s chief said on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his backers to speed ReadMore
Lula’s government fires 13 from his security team after Brazil riots
Shawdesh desk: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government has fired 13 soldiers from his security detail following violent anti-government riots for which he pointed the finger again Wednesday ReadMore
