Kolkata-Khulna-Dhaka bus service resumes after two years
Shawdesh Desk: After a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, the popular cross-border bus service between Bangladesh and India resumed on the Kolkata-Khulna-Dhaka route on Monday. A bus of Shyamoli Paribahan with 28 ReadMore
Rampal plant to go into power production in October
Shawdesh Desk: The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Plant (PP) at Rampal in Bagerhat, a mega project of Tk 160 billion, will start electricity production by October 31, a top official has ReadMore
46 migrants found dead in tractor-trailer in Texas
Shawdesh Desk: At least 46 migrants were found dead Monday in and around a tractor-trailer that was abandoned on the side of a road in San Antonio, in central Texas, ReadMore
Padma Bridge to transform Bagerhat’s tourism industry
Shawdesh Desk: The much-awaited Padma Bridge finally opened to traffic on Sunday. With this, the tourism industry of the country’s southwest region is expected to undergo massive transformation. Thousands will ReadMore
Sri Lanka suspends fuel sales as economic crisis worsens
Shawdesh Desk: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced a two-week halt to all fuel sales except for essential services starting Monday and called for a partial shutdown as its unprecedented economic crisis ReadMore
Cattle farmers worry over spread of lumpy skin disease
Shawdesh Desk: Cattle farmers in Shahzadpur upazila of Sirajganj district are worried over the sudden outbreak of lumpy skin disease affecting the livestock ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. Already 200 cattle in ReadMore
Biman’s first dedicated Hajj flight from Sylhet leaves for Jeddah
Shawdesh desk: The first dedicated Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines from Sylhet left Osmani International Airport Tuesday morning. The flight BG-3131 with 419 pilgrims on board departed the airport ReadMore
266,000 grave violations against children verified in conflict situations: UNICEF
Shawdesh desk: The United Nations verified over 266,000 grave violations against children committed by parties to conflict in more than 30 conflict situations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and ReadMore
