UN expert urges Japan to step up pressure on Myanmar junta
Shawdesh Desk: A UN expert on Friday (April 28) urged the Japanese government to assume a greater leadership role to address the deteriorating crisis in Myanmar and step up pressure ReadMore
BBC chief quits amid furor over role in Boris Johnson loan
Shawdesh desk: The chairman of the BBC quit Friday after a report found he failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest over his role in arranging a 2021 loan ReadMore
Most commodities see fresh price hike after Eid
Shawdesh desk: The prices of almost all the essential commodities witnessed a fresh hike on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka after Eid-ul-Fitr, one of biggest religious festivals of ReadMore
Rains, thunderstorms likely to persist in Bangladesh in next few days
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh is experiencing scattered rain and thunderstorms in different parts of the country due to the impact of a localized low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. This ReadMore
24 Indian crew on oil tanker seized by Iran, says operator
Shawdesh desk: A United States-bound oil tanker seized by Iran off the coast of Oman was carrying 24 Indian crew, the vessel’s operator said on Friday. The operator said that ReadMore
PM Hasina leaves Japan for US
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday left Tokyo for the United States after wrapping up her four-day official visit to Japan at the invitation of her Japanese ReadMore
Modric a doubt for CL semi against City
Sports Desk: Luka Modric has ‘an injury to the back of his left thigh’ Real Madrid said on Friday, casting doubt on whether he will be fit to face Manchester ReadMore
