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Digital transformation changes lives in Moheshkhali Island

The Moheshkhali Island, a popular destination for tourists, has now been transformed into a digitalised locality with modern facilities. In some cases, it is more advanced than some other regions

Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hospital beckoning light of hope to patients

Shawdesh Desk: Asha Akhtar Akhi, a resident of Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur, drank Harpic (a toilet bowl cleaner) a year ago, burning her esophagus. After rushing from one hospital to

14-year-old boy tames disability to live with dignity

There are people who have defeated physical disabilities to become famous in various fields. Their determination to live with dignity helped them to conquer all obstacles. Nurul Alam, a 22-year-old

The mystery of India’s ‘missing 54’ soldiers

They are called “the missing 54” – Indian soldiers forgotten in the fog of past wars with Pakistan, and who appear to have slipped through the cracks of the rival

A Jashore school for special children sets an example

A school built with a personal initiative at remote Raghurampur village in Jhikargachha upazila in Jashore is doing a wonderful job as it is working to groom children with special

Lawn farming gains traction in Khulna

Shawdesh Desk: The residents of Khulna’s coastal Koyra upazila are increasingly becoming interested in lawn farming to feed their families and make some money. Crops like tomato, brinjal, bean and

Bill Gates hails ‘dynamic’ Bangladeshi father-daughter duo

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has heaped praise on a Bangladeshi father-daughter microbiologist duo for their works to reduce child mortality in Bangladesh. Dr Senjuti Saha currently works at the Child

Murderer arrested after 33 years at large

An alleged murderer was finally captured in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region after absconding for 33 years. According to police in Chen Barag Banner under the city of Hulun