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BNP-Jamaat activists attack AL peace rally in front of UN headquarters

Shawdesh Desk: A group of BNP-Jamaat supporters allegedly attacked a peace rally, organised by US Awami League, in front of the UN headquarters during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s speech at

Torrential monsoon rains kill 59 in India this week

Shawdesh Desk: A heavy spell of retreating monsoon rains has flooded wide areas in northern India, killing dozens of people this week, an official said Saturday. Sandhaya Kureel, a spokeswoman

Pakistan announces compensation for quake victims

Shawdesh Desk: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced compensation for the 38 victims of Tuesday’s earthquake that struck Mirpur and Punjab districts. According to the Prime Minister Office (PMO),

DU Cha unit (Drawing) admission test held

Shawdesh Desk: The first-year honours admission test of “Cha” unit (Drawing part) under the Fine Arts faculty of Dhaka University for 2019-20 academic sessions was held on Saturday. The test

Mahalaya being celebrated

Shawdesh Desk: The Bangali Hindu community in Bangladesh, like elsewhere in the world, have been celebrating the Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion heralding the advent of goddess Durga. With the beginning

Sheikh Hasina: Captain Courageous

September 28 is the birthday of Sheikh Hasina, daughter of Bangobandhu. She will be 72 years old. Happy Birthday, Honourable Prime Minister and daughter of the Father of the Nation!

As we age, oral health plays bigger role in overall health

Shawdesh Desk: Dental and medical experts suggest elderly people to be more vigilant about their oral health as it is a critical component to overall health. In a review article

Scientists puzzled by really big planet orbiting really little star

Shawdesh Desk: Scientists are expressing surprise after discovering a solar system 30 light-years away from Earth that defies current understanding about planet formation, with a large Jupiter-like planet orbiting a