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Month of independence begins today

Shawdesh desk: The historical month of independence begins today (on Sunday) giving a heartbreaking reminder to the genocide that the Pakistani occupation forces carried out in this country from March

Ekushey Book Fair ends with huge crowd

Shawdesh Desk: Amar Ekushey Book Fair ended on Saturday recording huge sale of books and witnessing a massive gathering of visitors. Thousands of booklovers thronged the fair on Bangla Academy

Coronavirus death toll hits 2,835

Shawdesh desk: China on Saturday reported 47 more deaths from the new coronavirus, raising the death toll in the country to 2,835. The National Health Commission also tallied 427 new

Trump calls coronavirus Democrats’ ‘new hoax’

Shawdesh Desk: President Donald Trump lashed out on Friday at Democrats who have questioned his handling of the coronavirus threat, calling their criticism a new “hoax” intended to undermine his

Death toll of Pakistan’s train-bus collision rises to 30: official

Death toll of the collision between a train and a passenger bus in Sukkur district of Pakistan’s southern Sindh province has risen to 30 late Friday night, an official said.

Coronavirus: At least 210 have died in Iran, say hospital sources

At least 210 people in Iran have died as a result of the new coronavirus disease, sources in the country’s health system have told BBC Persian. Most of the victims

Power price hike to solve long-term problem: Quader

Shawdesh Desk: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said that the government has slightly increased power prices aiming to solve the long-standing problem of electricity in the country.

Malaysia’s Mahathir says he has support to return as PM

Shawdesh Desk: Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad indicated Saturday that he will reconcile with the former ruling alliance he led with rival Anwar Ibrahim in an about-turn that follows a week