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Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises ‘shocking’ global vaccine divide

Shawdesh Desk: The World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has criticised what it describes as a “shocking imbalance” in the distribution of coronavirus vaccines between rich and poor countries.

Security beefed up at police stations

Shawdesh Desk: Police have been put on high alert across the country following the recent violence unleashed by activists of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh in different districts, including Brahmanbaria, Sylhet and Chattogram.

Prince Philip passes away

Shawdesh Desk: Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and

Covid boosts risks for mental, neurological disorders in study

Shawdesh Desk: A third of Covid-19 survivors were diagnosed with a neurological or psychiatric condition in the six months after being infected, according to the first large-scale research to compare

‘Shishu Bokta’ Rafiqul sued under DSA; lands in jail

Shawdesh Desk: A Gazipur court on Thursday sent Rafiqul Islam Madani, popularly known as Shishu Bokata, to jail after he was sued under the Digital Security Act for delivering ‘anti-state

8 trucks burned as ferry catches fire in Meghna

Shawdesh dEsk: Eight trucks have been burned as a ferry caught fire while crossing the Meghna River in Bhola. No casualties were reported. Sujon Kumar Pal, officer-in-charge of Bhola police

Ronaldo, Dybala score in Juventus’ win over Napoli; Lukaku puts Inter Milan 11 points clear

Shawdesh Desk: Romelu Lukaku powered Inter Milan closer to their first league title in over a decade by scoring and setting up Lautaro Martinez in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Sassuolo

Govt allows operation of shopping malls, other businesses from 9am to 5pm

Shawdesh Desk: The government has permitted opening of shopping malls and other business establishments amid lockdown to facilitate sale of garment and other products ahead of the Eid. The business