Bangladesh

2 children killed by lightning strike in Bhola

Shawdesh Desk: Two children were killed and two others injured by lightning strike at Dakshin Madraj village under Sashibhushan Police Station of Bholai on Thursday noon. The deceased were identified

Thakurgaon seals border areas to contain Covid

Shawdesh Desk: The border areas of Thakurgaon have been sealed off in the wake of a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in the district, officials said on Thursday. Border Guard

2 fish traders killed as auto-rickshaw, pick up collide in Cumilla

Shawdesh desk: Two fish traders were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between an CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a pick-up van on Shikde Mor road in Titash upazila

Voluntary Rohingya repatriation in short term looks more challenging: UN

Shawdesh desk: The United Nations has urged the international community to step up and share responsibility, noting that recent developments in Myanmar make the prospects of voluntary repatriation of the

Cigarette prices will increase

Shawdesh Desk; With a view to reducing the use of tobacco products and increase revenue collection targeting the habit-forming good, cigarette prices are set to go up again. Finance Minister

Bhasan Char much better than Cox’s Bazar camps: UNHCR

Shawdesh desk: UNHCR high officials acknowledged that facilities in Bhasan Char for the Rohingyas are much better than that in Cox’s Bazar camps while they pledged to work on their mandate

Sylhet MC College Gang Rape: HC orders to suspend college principal, hostel superintendent

Shawdesh Desk: The High Court ordered authorities to suspend college principal and hostel superintendent for their negligence following the sensational incident of gang rape at the Murari Chand (MC) College

One-week strict restriction in Khulna

Shawdesh Desk: One-week strict restriction has been imposed in Khulna in order to check spread of Covid-19. The decision will be effective from June 4, says media report. District Covid-19