Effective, automated traffic signal system in Bangladesh capital overdue
THE failure to effectively run the automated traffic signal system set up in Dhaka earlier is worrying. The authorities have recently spent millions on projects to automate traffic signalling but ReadMore
When will the winter come to an end?
ON JANUARY 17, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led the Friday prayers for the first time in eight years. He mocked the ‘American clowns’ who threatened Iran and said ReadMore
AL, BNP men lock in clash during Ishraq’s campaign
Shawdesh Desk: Awami League and BNP leaders and activists locked into a clash at Gopibagh area in the capital on Sunday when BNP nominated candidate Ishraq Hossain went there to ReadMore
AL mayoral candidate Atiqul unveils manifesto; promises ‘modern, dynamic, healthy’ Dhaka
Shawdesh Desk: Awami League mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam on Sunday promised to build a “modern, dynamic and healthy” Dhaka if he is reelected. He ReadMore
BNP activists reluctant to be agents in city polls
Shawdesh DEsk: Activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are reluctant to become polling agents in the elections to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) due ReadMore
WHO calls for concerted efforts to fight infectious coronavirus
Shawdesh Desk: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday said the coronavirus outbreak in China is a sign that every country needs to be ready to timely detect and manage ReadMore
Wood stars as England eye series victory over toothless South Africa
Sports Desk: Mark Wood starred as England took a huge stride towards securing a series win when they dominated the second day of the fourth and final Test against South ReadMore
Record southeastern Brazil rainstorms kill 30
Shawdesh Desk: At least 30 people have been killed in two days of intense storms in southeastern Brazil, the Minas Gerais state Civil Defense office said Saturday. Seventeen people are ReadMore
