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Foreign envoys reach Jammu and Kashmir

Shawdesh Desk: US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster along with envoys from 15 other countries arrived in Srinagar on Thursday on a two-day visit to union territory of Jammu and

Biswa Ijtema’s first phase begins Friday

Shawdesh Desk: The first phase of the Biswa Ijtema, billed as the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will begin Friday in Tongi. The two-day first phase will take

2 more women burned while warming in fire die at RMCH

Shawdesh Desk: Two more women who suffered burn injuries while warming themselves from cold in fire-lit died at the Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) early Thursday. The deceased were identified

Prince Harry and Meghan to step back as senior royals

Shawdesh Desk: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back as “senior” royals and work to become financially independent. In a statement, Prince Harry and Meghan

Trump pulls back from war with Iran

Shawdesh Desk: US President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of war with Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran appeared to be “standing down” after firing missiles — without

Raped DU student released from DMCH

Shawdesh Desk: The Dhaka University student who was raped by a drug addict in the capital’s Kurmitola area on Sunday night has been released from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

Rain likely on Thursday; temperature to drop further

Shawdesh Desk: The temperature will likely drop further after a light rain or drizzle in parts of Bangladesh on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said. Bazlur Rashid, a meteorologist

Ministry of Cultural Affairs donates Tk 3 lakh for Andrew Kishore’s treatment

Shawdesh Desk: Ministry of Cultural Affairs gave financial assistance worth Tk 3 lakh to renowned singer Andrew Kishore on Wednesday. The Ministry donated the money for the treatment of popular