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Agony mounts for patients in India doctors’ strike

Shawdesh desk; In a dingy New Delhi pedestrian subway, patients waiting for treatment at nearby hospitals line the ground as queues grow with Indian doctors protesting the rape and murder

Horse-drawn carriages return as Dhaka chokes on protests

Shawdesh desk: With thousands of students coming out on streets to observe a non-cooperation programme demanding the resignation of the incumbent government, the movement of public transports came to a

How heat transformed the Paris Olympics in 100 years

From time in saunas to turning off fans, athletes have been bracing for extreme heat at the Olympics. A century on from Paris’ last Olympics, Isabelle Gerretsen and Miriam Quick

Youth works to spread scientific knowledge among everyone

Shawdesh Desk: In a world where curiosity knows no bounds, Muhammad Shawon Mahmud, a Jahangirnagar University student founded BigyanPriyo, a science-based online educational platform, to spread scientific knowledge among people.

Quotes of the Day (7 July 2024)

Shawdesh Desk: Welcome to “Quotes of the Day.” Each day, we share seven inspiring and thought-provoking quotes to uplift and motivate you. Enjoy these daily doses of wisdom and let

From legend to reality: Palace finding hints at lost kingdom in Gaibandha

Shawdesh desk: Unearthing the secrets of a forgotten king! Archaeologists have stumbled upon a massive structure and a trove of artefacts hidden beneath a local legend. The site, known as

Choosing a life partner: 10 reasons to fall for a bookworm

Shawdesh Desk: Choosing a life partner is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make. While many qualities are desirable in a partner, there’s something uniquely enriching about marrying an

5 billion people suffered extreme heat in June

Nearly five billion people globally, including 619 million from India, experienced climate-change-driven extreme heat over nine days in June, according to a new analysis by an independent group of scientists