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Issue of imported low-quality bitumen raised in JS

Shawdesh Desk: The issue of the import of low-quality bitumen was raised in Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker Harunur Rashid raised the issue, taking part in

355 die at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital’s Covid unit in 30 days

Shawdesh Desk: Twelve people died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital’s (RMCH) Covid-19 unit in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. Of the deceased, five were Covid-19 positive and rests were suspected

Scores dead as record-breaking heat wave grips Canada, US

Shawdesh Desk: Scores of deaths in Canada’s Vancouver area are likely linked to a grueling heat wave, authorities said Tuesday, as the country recorded its highest ever temperature amid scorching

Forex reserve hits new record of $46 billion

Shawdesh Desk: Country’s foreign exchange reserves have set a new record of $46 billion, says media report. This information was learnt from Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday. Bangladesh has received 1.75

US general warns of civil war after Afghan pullout

Shawdesh Desk: Afghanistan risks sliding into civil war as the last American troops withdraw from the country, a top US commander has said. Fighting has surged since the US began

Border with India to remain closed for another 14 days: Secretary

Shawdesh desk: The border closure with India has been extended for another 14 days till July 14 amid the worsening Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh. “All other (previous) conditions remain the

Court orders freezing bank accounts of Sayeed Khokon, family members

Shawdesh Desk: A Dhaka court has ordered freezing eight bank accounts of former mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Sayeed Khokon and three of his family members. ACC deputy

8,364 people test positive in a single day

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh on Monday recorded 8,364 Covid-19 cases after testing 35,059 samples, which is also the highest number of infections since the pandemic began in the country last year.