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WHO says no Omicron deaths yet, as variant spreads worldwide

Shawdesh Desk: The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been reported, the WHO said on Friday, as authorities worldwide rushed to stem the

Global Covid cases near 265 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases is fast approaching 265 million amid the emergence of the new Omricron variant of Covid-19. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the

India reports 8603 fresh Covid infections, active cases remain below 1 lakh

Shawdesh desk: With 8,603 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,46,24,360, but active cases declined to 99,974, according to Union

University student killed in city road accident

Shawdesh Desk: A private university student was killed in a road accident in Kaola area of Uttara in the city on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Mahadi Hassan

AL picks Ivy again as NCC mayoral candidate

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Awami League has again chosen Dr Selina Hayat Ivy as its mayoral candidate to contest the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) election slated for January 16 next. Besides,

Cyclone ‘Jawad’ brewing in Bay of Bengal, signal two for maritime ports

Shawdesh desk: The cyclonic storm ‘Jawad’ over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas has moved north-northwestwards and currently lies over the same area, weather officials have said. Around

Babar fifty leads Pakistan to 161-2 at tea

Shawdesh Desk: Skipper Babar Azam struck his 19th half-century as Pakistan recovered from Taijul Islam burst to reach 161-2 at tea on the opening day of second and final cricket

Road accidents claim 413 lives in November: Report

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh witnessed a sharp rise in the number of road crashes and casualties in November last as 413 people lost their lives on the country’s perilous roads in