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74 people killed in 35 rail level crossing accidents in 7 months

Shawdesh desk: As many as 74 persons were killed in 35 accidents at rail level crossing across the country in last seven months. Road Safety Foundation, a private organisation engaged

Mirsharai’s train accident: Gateman Saddam suspended, sued

Shawdesh Desk: The Railway Police have filed a case against the arrested gateman Saddam Hossain in the case of the train hitting a microbus in Baratokia area of Mirshrai, Chattogram.

Coal production suspended as 90 mine workers contract Covid in Dinajpur

Shawdesh Desk: As many as 90 workers of Barapukuria Coal Mine have tested positive for Covid-19, prompting the management of the state-owned company to halt production from Friday afternoon. Of

US assistant secretary Sison to visit Bangladesh soon

Shawdesh Desk; US Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele J. Sison will travel to India, Bangladesh, and Kuwait on August 2-10. Sison will have consultations on a

Government aid worth 11 crore for flood affected farmers

Shawdesh DEsk: The government has distributed free seeds and fertilizers worth Tk 11 crore to 1.85 lakh farmers in 17 districts affected by recent floods. In the first phase, 94,000

Dhaka sees significant improvement in air quality

Shawdesh Desk: Dhaka has seen a significant improvement in its air quality due to pre-monsoon showers in different parts of Bangladesh. With an air quality index score of 59 at

ACC opens investigation into Grameen Telecom board of directors

Shawdesh Desk: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has stepped into investigation against board of directors of the Grameen Telecom for their involvement in alleged corruptions. Md Mahbub Hossain, Secretary of the

Dengue outbreak may take serious turn

Shawdesh Desk: The dengue situation may deteriorate this year due to intermittent rain over the last few days, which helps the dengue vector grow. “If the breeding grounds of the