Bangladesh

Launch employee hacked to death at Sadarghat

Shawdesh Desk: An employee of a launch was hacked to death allegedly by his co-worker at Sadarghat launch terminal on Friday. The deceased was identified as Rubel, 22, a cook

248 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs

A total of 248 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours till Thursday morning. Of them, 72 were hospitalised in Dhaka, the Directorate General of Health Services

Padma Bridge’s ‘real progress’ is 84 percent : Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the construction of the 6.15-kilometre Padma Bridge is progressing fast as 84 percent work of the project has been completed.

Verdict in war crimes case against Rajshahi Razakar any day

Shawdesh desk: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 will pronounce judgement any day in crimes against humanity case against an alleged Razakar Abdus Sattar alias Tipu alias Tipu Sultan from Rajshahi.

Don’t go beyond rules: PM to UGC

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) not to go beyond the rules in case of overseeing both public and private universities. “Don’t

Modhumoti turns furious in Faridpur; devours schools, mosques

Shawdesh Desk: Various establishments of three unions in Alfadanga upazila of the district have been devoured by the Modhumoti River during the last two weeks. The establishments include schools, madrasas,

Abandoned, mud-covered newborn rescued in Mymensingh

Shawdesh desk: The baby’s umbilical cord was not even cut Nazifa Begum was out for her usual morning walk after Fazr prayers on Tuesday, near the Saleha Market area, on

Order on OC Moazzem’s bail petition November 3

Shawdesh desk: The High Court (HC) on Wednesday fixed November 3 for passing an order on a bail petition filed by suspended officer-in-charge of Sonagazi Police Station Moazzem Hossain over