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Now Dhaka Wasa hikes water tariff

A day after a hike in power tariffs, Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) on Friday raised the water tariff, dealing a double blow to consumers. It issued a

Five-wicket haul for Jamieson as India fold for 242

Sports Desk: A maiden five-wicket haul for Kyle Jamieson saw India all out for 242 after being sent into bat first in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch

US prepares to sign agreement with Taliban Saturday

US President Donald Trump has called on Afghans to embrace prospects for peace, as the US prepares to sign an agreement with the Taliban on Saturday, reports BBC. Secretary of

Tigresses concede third straight defeat in T20 WC

Sports Desk: Bangladesh Women’s national team suffered a third defeat in trot in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia on Saturday losing to New Zealand by 17

Coronavirus: Outbreak at ‘decisive point’ as WHO urges action

Shawdesh Desk: The coronavirus outbreak has reached a “decisive point” and has “pandemic potential”, World Health Organization head Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says, reports BBC. His comments come as countries around

We Need Evidence, Not Prejudice, to Beat COVID-19

Shawdesh Desk: A week ago, it looked as though the COVID-19 could be brought under control. Now, for the first time, I’m concerned about the potential for the outbreak of

Sellers, readers for extending Amar Ekushey Book Fair

Shawdesh desk: As the curtain is set to fall on the month-long traditional Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Saturday, all concerned, including sellers, publishers, readers and fairgoers, on Friday demanded

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol to reunite again for their next film

Shawdesh Desk: Bollywood’s all-time favourite on-screen-Jodi, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, have collaborated for many blockbuster movies. If rumours are to be believed, Shah Rukh and Kajol will be working