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Covid-19: Global cases close to 136 million

Shawdesh desk: Amid the alarming deterioration in the Covid-19 situation worldwide, the confirmed cases of coronavirus reached near 136 million on Monday with 2.9 million deaths, according to the data

Ekushey Book Fair ends today

Shawdesh Desk: Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Book Fair) ends today, just two days before its closure schedule, due to the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country. The decision was taken

CAAB likely to suspend international flights from Apr 14

Shawdesh DEsk: The authorities of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) on Sunday said they are planning to suspend all international flights as the government is going to impose

Khaleda Zia tests positive for Covid-19

Shawdesh desk: BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia tested positive for Covid-19, according to a report from Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Her sample was tested on Saturday and the

Govt urged to allow export-oriented factories to run during lockdown

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) Director Syed Nurul Islam on Saturday urged the government to allow the factories in textiles, garments and accessories sectors to run strictly maintaining health guidelines

Bangladesh lost a true friend with demise of Prince Philip: PM

Shawdesh dEsk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh and the British Bangladeshi community have lost a true friend and ally with the demise of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “With

Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses

Shawdesh desk: India has administered more than 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccines amid a deadly second wave of infections. The country has been reporting an average of more than

1st phase of lockdown to continue till April 13: Obaidul Quader

Shawdesh desk: The first phase of ongoing lockdown, which was supposed to end Sunday midnight, will remain effective on April 12 and 13 across the country, Road Transport and Bridges Minister