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Covid-19: 15 more die, 509 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh reported 15 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking a total of 8,087. Another 509 coronavirus patients are found in 24 hours,

Covid-19 vaccination begins at 5 hospitals

Shawdesh desk: The Covid-19 vaccination programme began at five hospitals in the the capital on Thursday morning. DGHS sources said around 400-500 front liners will be given the vaccine at

Rohingya crisis: PM pushes for peaceful solution

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Bangladesh continues its discussions with Myanmar with a friendly attitude for the repatriation of Rohingyas without engaging in any conflict for

Cold wave may continue for 2-3 more days

Shawdesh Desk: The cold wave, which is sweeping over Sitakunda, Srimangal, Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon and Chuadanga, may continue for 2-3 more days. The lowest temperature was recorded at 8.3 degree

Cameroon bus blaze: Death toll rises to 53

Shawdesh Desk: Fifty-three people died Wednesday when a bus collided with a fuel-laden van in Cameroon, causing a blaze that engulfed both vehicles, the local governor said. “The dead have

COVID-19 claims 17 more, infects 528 in Bangladesh

Shawdesh DEsk: Bangladesh logged an additional 17 deaths and 528 infections from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours on Wednesday, counting the death toll to 8,072 and infections to 533,444.

Exposure to PM 2.5 raises anaemia risk in kids under 5: IIT-Delhi study

Shawdesh desk: A study conducted by IIT-Delhi has found that extended periods of exposure to PM 2.5 can lead to anaemia among children under the age of 5 years. The

Runu Veronika Costa takes first Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Senior staff nurse of Kurmitola Genral Hospital Runu Veronika Costa has received first coronavirus or Covid-19 vaccine in the country. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the vaccination programme