50,000 Russian soldiers confirmed dead by BBC
Shawdesh desk: Russia’s military death toll in Ukraine war passed the 50,000 mark. BBC confirmed the number on Thursday. In the second 12 months on the front line – as ReadMore
PM to open 4-day NAP Expo 2024 in Dhaka on 22 April
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the four-day National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo 2024 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka on 22 April, aiming to address ReadMore
Family counting days for return of MV Abdullah’s chief engineer
Shawdesh desk: The family members of MV Abdullah’s Chief Engineer Saiduzzaman Syed have been eagerly waiting for his return home after the pirates released all 23 crew members including Syed ReadMore
Saudi film ‘Norah’ secures first-ever Cannes official selection
Binodon Desk: In a groundbreaking moment for Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning film industry, director Tawfik al-Zaidi’s drama ‘Norah’ has been chosen for the official selection of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. ReadMore
Bogura’s traditional bamboo industry on wane
Shawdesh desk: With the evolution of time and technological advancements, the traditional bamboo industry in the Bogura district is losing its appeal among consumers owing to falling demands. Frequent use ReadMore
PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis
Sports Desk: Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to beat 10-man Barcelona 4-1 and book a place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate triumph ReadMore
Israel presses on in Gaza as world awaits response to Iran attack
Shawdesh desk: Israel struck war-battered Gaza overnight, Hamas and witnesses said on Monday, as world leaders urged de-escalation awaiting Israel’s reaction to Iran’s unprecedented attack that heightened fears of wider ReadMore
UK parliament debates law phasing out smoking
Shawdesh Desk: The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many ReadMore
