50-yr old dinghy market in Manikganj
Shawdesh Desk: A half-century old local market of dinghy (small boat) in Manikganj has garnered popularity for the quality of boats sold there, with buyers coming from across the country. ReadMore
World Cup success can spur England to Ashes glory: Root
Sports Desk: England’s Cricket World Cup triumph can be the perfect launch pad to complete a memorable double by winning the Ashes series against Australia this year, test skipper Joe ReadMore
US bans Myanmar army chief over Rohingya ‘ethnic cleansing’
Shawdesh desk: The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on the Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya ReadMore
US House condemns Trump over ‘racist comments’ tweeted at congresswomen
Shawdesh Desk: The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to condemn President Donald Trump for “racist comments” against four minority Democratic congresswomen, a symbolic measure aimed at shaming Trump ReadMore
73.93 pc pass rate in HSC, equivalent exams
Shawdesh Desk: This year, 73.93 per cent students have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations. The results were officially unveiled by prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday morning. ReadMore
Six die as flooding worsens
Shawdesh Desk: The flood situation in the country’s Kurigram, Jamalpur, Gaibandha, Bogra, Sirajganj and Tangail districts deteriorated on Tuesday as floodwaters submerged new areas in these districts. At least five ReadMore
HC bans antibiotics for cows without prescription
Shawdesh Desk: The High Court Division on Tuesday banned administering antibiotics to cows without prescription from veterinarians. The court issued the ban after antibiotics and lead were found in cow ReadMore
Widow Minni arrested after daylong interrogation
Shawdesh Desk: Barguna Police on Tuesday arrested Aysha Siddika Minni, widow of Rifat Sharif who was hacked to death in front of her in Barguna district town on June 26, in ReadMore
