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Sheikh Hasina Medical University gets cabinet nod

Shawdesh Desk: The cabinet on Monday approved Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna Act -2020. The approval was given at a virtual cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on

Covid-19 cases cross 3.5 lakh mark in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh reported 40 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking a total of 4,979. Another 1,705 coronavirus patients are found in 24 hours,

Covid-19: Govt approves antigen-based rapid testing

Shawdesh Desk: Antigen-based rapid testing for Covid-19 at the government healthcare centres has been approved. Earlier on July 5, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) urged the health ministry

Herd immunity unviable, Covid-19 vaccine the only solution

Shawdesh Desk: With coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases crossing 30 million globally, the appeal of herd immunity as an end to the pandemic becomes increasingly persuasive. Yet, some countries, including India,

Covid-19: 26 more die, 1,544 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh reported 26 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking a total of 4,939. Another 1,544 coronavirus patients are found in 24 hours,

Verdict in arms case against Shahed on September 28

Shawdesh Desk: A tribunal in Dhaka has fixed September 28 for delivering the verdict in an arms case against Regent Group Chairman Mohammad Shahed. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge KM Emrul Kayes

TCB selling onions online at Tk 36/kg

Shawdesh Desk: The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh on Sunday started selling onions at Taka 36 per kg through e-commerce companies to prevent onion price hike while also keeping the essential

Covid-19: 32 more die, 1,567 test positive in 24hrs

Shawdesh dEsk: Bangladesh reported 32 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking a total of 4,913. Another 1,567 coronavirus patients are found in 24 hours,