Bangladesh

Dhaka ranks world’s second most polluted city

Shawdesh dEsk: The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of cities with the worst air quality in the world. On Wednesday, Dhaka was ranked the world’s

4 brothers killed in Cox’s Bazar road crash

Shawdesh desk: Four brothers were killed and three others injured when a pick-up van hit them in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as Anupam

Ctg fire: Two sisters die of burn injuries

Shawdesh desk: Two sisters have succumbed to the burn injuries they sustained in a fire that broke out at their flat in the Bakalia area of the port city Thursday.

Ice replacing Yaba

Shawdesh dEsk: Yaba, the most popular illegal drug which dominated the country’s narcotic market until recently, is now losing its place to crystal methamphetamine or Ice, a highly addictive drug

Fisheries and Livestock minister makes surprise visit to National Zoo

Shawdesh DEsk: Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim paid a surprise visit to Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur of the capital on Monday morning. The minister entered the zoo

Three way collision kills 3 in Cox’s-Bazar

Shawdesh desk: At least three people were killed and ten more injured in a three-way collision involving bus, pick-up van and mini truck in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar early Monday. The

Khulna fuel traders call indefinite strike from Feb 17

Shawdesh desk: Fuel oil traders will go for an indefinite strike from February 17 in 15 districts of Khulna division to press home their six-point demand including 7% hike in

Mild cold wave likely to prevail in parts of country

Shawdesh Desk: A mild cold wave sweeping over seven districts and Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district may continue, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). “Mild cold wave is sweeping Nilphamari,