Trump’s first day actions loom large as Davos begins
Shawdesh Desk: As the World Economic Forum’s annual gabfest gets into full swing Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump gave everybody something to talk about with his actions on his first ReadMore
‘That’s not our war’, Trump on Israel’s war on Gaza
Shawdesh desk: US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration. ReadMore
Hamas, Israel free hostages, prisoners
Shawdesh Desk: A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more ReadMore
WHO says needs full Gaza access during Israel-Hamas truce
Shawdesh Desk: The World Health Organisation said Sunday it was ready to pour much-needed aid into Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce, but that it would need ‘systematic access’ across the ReadMore
U-19 girls suffer heartbreak against Australia
Sports Desk: Bangladesh women’s Under-19 team came agonisingly close to clinching a historical victory against mighty Australia but failed to hold their nerve in the crunch moment that saw them ReadMore
NBR cuts tax in import of air purifiers
Shawdesh Desk: The National Board of Revenue on Tuesday said the import cost of air purifiers will be reduced from Tk 1,500 to Tk 7,000 each depending on the quality ReadMore
National emergency declared, troop to be deployed at US-Mexico border
Shawdesh DEsk: President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the ReadMore
Trump sacks four officials since inauguration
Shawdesh Desk: United States president Donald Trump fired four senior government officials appointed by his predecessor early Tuesday and warned ‘over a thousand more’ faced imminent dismissal in a first ReadMore
