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COVID-19 claims 17 more, infects 528 in Bangladesh

Shawdesh DEsk: Bangladesh logged an additional 17 deaths and 528 infections from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours on Wednesday, counting the death toll to 8,072 and infections to 533,444.

Runu Veronika Costa takes first Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: Senior staff nurse of Kurmitola Genral Hospital Runu Veronika Costa has received first coronavirus or Covid-19 vaccine in the country. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the vaccination programme

PM launches vaccination today

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to launch the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination programme today, raising new hopes for an end to the pandemic. She will open the drive,

Bangladesh reiterates its strong political commitment to UN peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts

Shawdesh desk: Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima reiterated Bangladesh’s deep commitment to the peacebuilding and sustaining peace efforts of the UN. She was speaking at

US climate envoy Kerry phones FM Momen

Shawdesh desk: US special Presidential envoy for climate John Kerry and Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen discussed cooperation to deal with climate issues on Tuesday over phone. “Yes, they

Indictment hearing in Khaleda’s Gatco graft case Mar 3

Shawdesh Desk: A Dhaka court fixed March 3 to hold a hearing on charge framing in Gatco graft case against BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others. Acting judge Nazrul

Bangladeshi tri-service contingent leads India’s Republic Day parade

Shawdesh DEsk: In a first, a Bangladeshi tri-service contingent led India’s Republic Day parade on the iconic Rajpath in the heart of the national capital Tuesday. The 122-member Bangladeshi armed

Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 14 more deaths, 515 new cases

Shawdesh Desk: Deadly coronavirus claimed 14 more lives in the previous 24 hours till Tuesday morning, taking the national death toll to 8,055. Another 515 cases reported during the period