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22 die in attack on DR Congo displaced people’s camp

Shawdesh des: A new attack on the Ivo displaced people’s camp in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday claimed the lives of 22 civilians, an aid

PCRs detect Omicron, studies under way for other tests: WHO

Shawdesh Desk: While PCR tests can detect infection with Omicron, studies are looking to whether the Covid-19 variant of concern has any impact on other test types, the WHO said

‘Bangladesh-India CEO Forum’ meeting soon: Indian commerce minister

Shawdesh Desk: Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the meeting of ‘Bangladesh-India CEO Forum’ will be held soon aimed at promoting mutual investment of the countries. “India-Bangladesh

GD filed against wild elephants in Chattogram for eating paddy

Shawdesh Desk: It’s not uncommon in the hill tracks that herds of wild elephants come down to the plains foraging for food and destroy homes and crops. But what was

New vaccine for Omicron may be ready in early 2022, says Moderna

Shawdesh Desk: Moderna Inc. Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton said he suspects the new omicron coronavirus variant may elude current vaccines, and if so, a reformulated shot could be available

Bangladesh 115-6 at lunch, lead Pakistan by 159

Sports Desk: Bangladesh dragged their lead to 159 runs on a busy morning that included an early wicket, some close shaves and a hit on the helmet. Yasir Ali was

US gives Bangladesh 17.9 lakh more Pfizer vaccines

Bangladesh got 17.90 lakh doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine more from the US under the COVAX facility. The US Department of State in a tweet confirmed the information on Saturday.

New Covid variant: Bangladesh plans to ban flights with South Africa

Shawdesh Desk: Expressing concern over the new Covid variant, ‘Omicron’, the government has planned to suspend flights with South Africa, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque. “The (health) ministry is aware