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Coronavirus: EU anger over delayed Pfizer vaccine deliveries

Shawdesh dEsk: Several EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine than expected, after the US firm slowed shipments. Six nations called the situation “unacceptable” and

Norway warns of vaccination risks for sick elderly patients after 23 die

Shawdesh Desk: Norway said Covid-19 vaccines may be too risky for the very old and terminally ill, the most cautious statement yet from a European health authority as countries assess

Could Kamala Harris wear a sari on inauguration day?

Shawdesh Desk: With Donald Trump’s boycott, fears over Covid-19, the threat of armed protests and calls for violence following the siege of the Capitol, next week’s presidential inauguration is already

Voting in 2nd phase municipality elections underway

Shawdesh Desk: The voting in the second phase of municipal elections to 60 municipalities across the country ended amid several stray incidents. The polling started at 8:00am and continued until

Bangladesh reports 21 more deaths, 578 new cases

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh recorded 21 more Covid-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 7,883. Besides, the tally of infections has surged to

India launches world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination drive

Shawdesh Desk: India has launched the world’s largest inoculation exercise against the novel coronavirus on Saturday. Launching the vaccination programme, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual address paid

PM to distribute Nat’l Film Awards 2019 Sunday

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will distribute the prestigious National Film Awards among its recipients on Sunday in 26 categories for the year 2019. The awards will be handed

Voting in 2nd phase municipality elections underway

Shawdesh Desk: The voting in the second phase of municipal elections to 60 municipalities across the country is underway amid fear of violence in many areas. The polling started at