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Covid-19: 45 more die, 2,436 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh on Thursday reported 45 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking the death toll to 4,127. Another 2,436 coronavirus patients found in

Govt extends closure of educational institutions till October 3

Shawdesh Desk: The government has extended the ongoing closure of all educational institutions across the country till October 3 in a bid to check corona spread in the country. Qawmi madrasas

Every house will be illuminated by 2021

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday renewed her pledges to illuminate every house of the country by 2021 urging people to be economical in using power. “We’ve taken

PW-1 testifies in fake Covid test case against Sabrina, Ariful

Shawdesh desk: A Dhaka court on Thursday recorded deposition of first prosecution witness (PW) in a case lodged over issuing fake coronavirus (Covid-19) test reports against eight people including JKG

HC summons case IOs to clarity return of murder victim

Shawdesh Desk: The High Court has summoned investigation officers in a case to clarify return of a girl who was raped and killed. A division bench comprising Justice M Enayetur

Indonesia reports 2,719 newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 120 new deaths

Shawdesh Desk; The COVID-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 2,719 within one day to 162,884, with the death toll adding by 120 to 7,064, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

PM opens 100pc power coverage in 31 upazilas

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated cent percent electrification in 31 upazilas of the country alongside two newly-built power plants, 11 grid sub-stations and six transmission lines.

TikTok boss quits as Trump’s ban looms

Shawdesh desk: TikTok chief executive Kevin Mayer has quit the video-sharing app ahead of an impending ban by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese-owned firm has been accused of being