Esper becomes Pentagon chief
Shawdesh Desk: Former soldier Mark Esper was sworn in as United States secretary of defence on Tuesday after earning senate confirmation, filling America’s longest-ever Pentagon leadership vacuum as Washington faces ReadMore
Khaleda Zia sends legal notice to home secretary
Shawdesh Desk: Former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday sent legal notices to five officials, including the home secretary, for not allowing her to sign the power of attorney. Khaleda’s ReadMore
10 Mega Projects: Five pick up pace, finally
Shawdesh Desk: After initial delay, half of the 10 first track mega projects have finally gotten some momentum, ushering hope for positive change in the country’s economy and people’s livelihood. ReadMore
Heavy rains in upstream cause fresh flood fear
Shawdesh Desk: Extremely heavy rains in West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya in the upstream on Sunday gave rise to fear of fresh floods in Bangladesh. Till Sunday, floods continued ReadMore
Monsoon toll tops 553 in South Asia
Shawdesh Desk: Severe floods and lightning have claimed the lives of more than 553 people across India, Nepal, and Pakistan, officials said Monday as the annual monsoon took its toll ReadMore
Tamim relishes captaincy challenge
Sports Desk: Interim one-day international skipper Tamim Iqbal on Monday said that he was looking forward to relish the added responsibility on his shoulder during the three-match series against Sri ReadMore
PM disapproves immediate legal step against Priya
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has disapproved a planned government initiative to expose Priya Saha to sedition charges ahead of obtaining her explanation about her comments during an interaction ReadMore
ACC approves charge sheet against 7 ex-MDs, 16 others for Barapukuria coal theft
Shawdesh Desk: The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday approved a charge sheet against seven former managing directors and 16 officials of Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited for their alleged involvement in ReadMore
