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13 killed as nor’westers batter coastal districts

Shawdesh desk: At least 13 people were killed, and several hundred families, mainly in coastal southern and southwestern Bangladesh, became homeless after a series of nor’wester thrashed seven districts, destroying

Decision in next meeting: ACC

Shawdesh Desk: The Anti-Corruption Commission is likely to make a decision on media reports about former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed and his family members amassing huge wealth beyond

KNF chief coordinator arrested

Shawdesh desk: Rapid Action Battalion arrested one of the cousin brothers of ethnic armed group Kuki-Chin National Front chief, Nathan Bawm, in an overnight raid to his house in Sualok

Home Minister asks to launch joint crackdown in Bandarban

Shawdesh Desk: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said on Saturday that stern action would be taken against those involved in Bandarban bank robberies and looting firearms of police and Ansar.

Joint operations continuing in Bandarban: Quader

Shawdesh desk: Ruling Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday confirmed that joint operations were going on in Bandarban’s hilly areas in a

Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August: Elon Musk

Shawdesh desk: Elon Musk revealed on Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps

Brazilian foreign minister to arrive in Bangladesh on Sunday

Shawdesh desk: Brazilian foreign minister Mauro Vieira arrives in Dhaka on Sunday morning to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen trade and investment ties with Bangladesh. The foreign minister of South

Heat wave likely to continue for 5 to 6 days: Met office

Shawdesh desk: The prevailing mild, moderate and severe heat wave may continue for five to six days more across the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Meteorologist Dr. Muhammad