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Khaleda going through a tough time in hospital: BNP

Shawdesh Desk: BNP on Tuesday said its chairperson Khaleda Zia has been going through an extremely critical time at Evercare Hospital in the capital as her physical condition continues to

Maritime connectivity: Bangladesh, Thailand sign deal to facilitate trade

Shawdesh Desk: In a major development towards connectivity, Bangladesh and Thailand have signed a deal to facilitate trade by enhancing maritime connectivity between the two countries on the Bay of Bengal.

Covid-19 couldn’t hit hard Bangladesh for govt’s prompt actions: PM

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Covid-19 pandemic couldn’t hit hard her country due to the government’s prompt actions to protect most vulnerable people and businesses. “Bangladesh

Philippines typhoon death toll hits 375

Shawdesh Desk: The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to 375 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water

Global Covid cases top 275 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of global Covid cases has now crossed 275 million amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in several western countries. According to Johns Hopkins

PM leaves for Maldives tomorrow

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka for Male, the capital of Maldives, tomorrow (Wednesday) noon on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Maldivian President Ibrahim

Writ seeks HC directives for Khaleda’s treatment abroad

Shawdesh Desk: A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday seeking its directive on the government to allow Bangladesh’s former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson

Death toll passes 200 after Philippines typhoon

Shawdesh Desk: The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surpassed 200 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and