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PM wants PTA with Nepal for mutual benefits

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday laid emphasis on signing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Nepal for their mutual benefits. Sheikh Hasina also sought cooperation in

How Finland embraced being ‘world’s happiest nation’

Shawdesh desk: Once notorious for its bland food and long, harsh winters, Finland’s repeated success in the annual happiness rankings has helped transform the country’s global reputation, boosting tourism and

UP Election: 27 candidates being elected uncontested

Shawdesh Desk: In the first phase of Union Parishad (UP) elections, some 27 candidates are being elected uncontested as per the final list of the Election Commission (EC). Sources at

Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for coronavirus: govt

Shawdesh Desk: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Saturday, just two days after he was vaccinated against the disease. “At this point, the prime

4 killed as 2 buses collide in Bogura

Shawdesh Desk: At least four people were killed and ten others injured as two buses collided in Sherpur upazila of Bogura early Saturday. The identities of the deceased could not

Biden stumbles several times while boarding Air Force One

Shawdesh Desk: US President Joe Biden stumbled twice and then fell while running up the steps of Air Force One on Friday but it was “nothing more than a misstep

DGHS DG Khurshid Alam infected with Covid-19

Shawdesh Desk: Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Professor Dr ABM Khurshid Alam has been infected with Covid-19. Line Director of DGHS Mizanur Rahman, who also

Bangladesh confirms 26 more deaths from Covid-19

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh confirmed 26 more deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Saturday. With the new figures, the number of COVID-19 deaths rose to