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Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?
Shawdesh desk: US, Afghan and Taliban officials have all been careful to avoid calling Saturday’s agreement in Doha “a peace deal.” But in Afghanistan, a sense of cautious optimism hasReadMore
Coronavirus: Italian economy takes a body blow
Shawdesh dEsk: Italy was the first European country to report a major surge in cases of the coronavirus, with numbers quickly climbing into the hundreds. The authorities have responded withReadMore
A snowy hot springs where clothing is optional after dark
Shawdesh desk: If you are a bit of an exhibitionist and can handle the exposed snowy shuffle from the snow-covered chairs down to the pool, this is the wintery nightReadMore
Writ petition filed challenging legality of BB circular setting 9pc lending rates
Shawdesh Desk: A writ petition was filed on Sunday challenging the legality of a circular issued by Bangladesh Bank setting lending rates on all loans except those on credit cardsReadMore
Coronavirus: Over 86,000 infected globally, over 2,900 deaths
Shawdesh Desk: A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 86,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin lateReadMore
‘Robber’ killed in city ‘gunfight’ with RAB
Shawdesh Desk: A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Saturday midnight. The deceased wasReadMore
New Malaysia PM sworn in amid crisis, Mahathir fights on
Shawdesh Desk: A former interior minister was sworn in as Malaysia’s premier Sunday, marking the return of a scandal-mired regime to power after the last government’s collapse but ex-leader MahathirReadMore
Environment Minister talks tough against air polluters
Shawdesh Desk: Mentioning that strict action will be taken if air pollution is caused by construction works, Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin said the final letter has been issued toReadMore
