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Primary schools shutdown across Bangladesh as teachers demonstrate

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Nationwide demonstrations by primary school teachers in Bangladesh on Wednesday has led to a full closure of all government schools throughout the country, with the teachers taking to... Read More


Panama moves to expand fishing rights, assures WCPFC of "no increase in effort"

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- Panama has asked the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to approve an expansion of its participatory rights, insisting the move will not increase fishing effort o... Read More


Tenure of independent investigation commission on BDR carnage extended

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- The government has extended the tenure of the National Independent Investigation Commission formed to reinvestigate the BDR carnage till December 7. Cabinet Division issued a notific... Read More


Khaleda led from the streets, not from palaces: Moyeen Khan

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that despite being a national leader, Khaleda Zia built her political legacy on the streets alongside millions of supporters, ... Read More


48th meeting of Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee yields significant outcomes: Lao Deputy PM

Vientiane, Dec. 3 -- The 48th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation was highly productive, delivering important and practical results for bilateral ties, acc... Read More


Bangladesh sends emergency relief for cyclone, flood-affected people in Sri Lanka

, Dec. 3 -- Bangladesh has dispatched emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah which triggered sudden floods and landslides. As per the directive of the Chief Adviser a... Read More


PACNEWS Interview: WCPFC Chair eyes albacore breakthrough as pressure mounts in Manila

Fiji, Dec. 3 -- With the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) under pressure to deliver a long-delayed management procedure for South Pacific albacore, PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pi... Read More


Jharkhand HC dismisses plea for CBI probe into alleged paper leak

Ranchi, Dec. 3 -- The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged paper leak in the JSSC-CGL exam, clearing the way for the long-awaited results... Read More


Ranchi administration imposes prohibitory orders within 750-metre radius of new assembly Ahead of Winter Session

Ranchi, Dec. 3 -- The Ranchi District Public Relations Office on Wednesday issued a formal notification announcing the enforcement of prohibitory orders around the Jharkhand Assembly premises in view ... Read More


Mamata criticises Centre's Waqf law, vows to safeguard community rights

Kolkata, Dec. 3 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticised the amended Waqf Act passed by the BJP-led government on Wednesday, assuring minority communities in Malda that the state would no... Read More