COVID-19 death toll hits 2,000 in China
Shawdesh Desk: The death toll from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,000 on Wednesday. Chinese and international health officials warned against excessive measures to contain the epidemic. Meanwhile, an ReadMore
Breakdown or breakthrough?
We have already surpassed the known limits to growth, so degrowth is our only option, writes Zack Walsh WHEN mainstream approaches to sustainability fail to challenge economic growth they provide limited, ReadMore
Safety flaws on highways not acceptable
INEFFECTIVE road safety measures found in the 55-kilometre Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga four-lane stretch of the highway, set to be inaugurated in March, point to either apathy or lack of efficiency of the ReadMore
PM to hand over Ekushey Padak Thursday
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will distribute on Thursday the coveted Ekushey Padak-2020 among 20 eminent personalities and an organisation in recognition of their contributions to various fields. The ReadMore
Mid-air plane collision kills four in Australia
Shawdesh Desk: Four people were killed in a mid-air collision between two light planes in Australia on Wednesday, scattering debris across a rural area north of Melbourne. Police said the ReadMore
Hearing on Khaleda’s bail pleas February 23
Shawdesh Desk: The High Court is likely to hear on Sunday a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. The HC ReadMore
SC fines City University for violating UGC direction
Shawdesh Desk: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday fined City University Taka 10 lakh for violating direction of University Grants Commission (UGC) over admission of students. ReadMore
2 ‘robbers’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with rivals in Magura
Shawdesh Desk: Two alleged robber ringleaders were killed in a reported gunfight between two groups of bandits over previous enmity near Barunatail Bridge in Magura Sadar upazila early Wednesday. The ReadMore
