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Govt mulls law for private physicians, says health minister

Shawdesh Desk: The government will enact a law regarding the private practice of doctors, Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque told Parliament on Thursday. “Yes, the government has taken

South Africa looks for greater collaboration with Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor on Thursday laid emphasis on greater collaboration with Bangladesh noting that Bangladesh has an amazing

Dhaka College students block Mirpur road demanding half bus fare

Shawdesh Desk: The students of Dhaka College blocked Mirpur Road for one and a half hours for half fare for students on buses. The students later lifted their blockade at

EU welcomes UN resolution on situation of Rohingya minority

Shawdesh Desk: The European Union has expressed its deep appreciation to member states who have co-sponsored the Resolution on the Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities

UN adopts Rohingya resolution by consensus

Shawdesh Desk: The United Nations adopted a resolution on Rohingya crisis by consensus on Wednesday. The resolution was jointly tabled by the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation

EWMGL becomes highest taxpayer for 6th time

Shawdesh Desk: East West Media Group Limited (EWMGL), a concern of Bashundhara Group, has been the highest taxpayer for the sixth time. In print and electronic category, EWMGL has become

15 shot dead in crackdown on Sudan anti-coup protests

Shawdesh Desk: Sudanese security forces shot dead at least 15 anti-coup protesters and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, medics said, in the bloodiest day since the military’s October 25 takeover.

3rd dose of Covid vaccine to be offered to over-40s in UK

Shawdesh Desk: All over-40s in the UK will be offered a third dose of a Covid vaccine, after advice from the government scientists. The move would top up protection and