EVM better than ballot, say experts
Amid a fresh political debate over the use of electronic voting machine (EVM) in the upcoming two city polls, election experts said fair polls are possible with the machine if ReadMore
Japan tops 2020 list of world’s most powerful passports
What’s the travel document that opens more doors around the world than any other? It’s a Japanese passport. The Henley Passport Index, which periodically measures the world’s most travel-friendly passports, ReadMore
Twitter to test ‘block all replies’ function
Shawdesh Desk: Twitter has said it will test new features that allow users to control who can reply to their posts – or block replies entirely. “We want to help ReadMore
DU student rape: Majnu put on 7-day remand
Shawdesh Desk: A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Majnu on a seven-day remand in connection with a case filed for raping a Dhaka University student at Kurmitola area in the ReadMore
Prime Minister for diversifying products to boost textile export
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon all concerned, including the textile sector entrepreneurs, to diversify products and expand market to boost the country’s export income. “I ReadMore
Cold-related diseases affect 5,823 people in 24 hrs
Shawdesh Desk: Various cold-related diseases have affected 5,823 people across the country in the last 24 hours, the government said on Thursday. Data from the Directorate General of Health Services ReadMore
15-km tailback on Dhaka-Gazipur Highway as devotees pouring into Biswa Ijtema
Shawdesh Desk; Devotees are flocking to the Biswa Ijtema venue to offer prayers for peace, as the first phase of the Islamic congregation is going to begin amid beefed-up security ReadMore
Satellite images appear to show damage from Iranian missile strikes at Iraqi base
Shawdesh Desk: Daylight and satellite images appear to show the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes at an Iraqi military base that houses US troops. Of 22 missiles fired early Wednesday ReadMore
