Parjatan’s Cox’s Bazar int’l tourism project fails to take off
Despite its repeated bids, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) has failed to select a partner for implementing its mega tourism project in Cox’s Bazar. Official sources said BPC invited tender thrice ReadMore
Coronavirus: What are the chances of dying?
Shawdesh Desk: Researchers currently think that between five and 40 coronavirus cases in 1,000 will result in death, with a best guess of nine in 1,000 or about 1%. On ReadMore
NRC, CAA won’t affect Bangladesh: Shringla
Shawdesh Desk: Highlighting the “most extensive and integrated” relationship between the two countries, Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Monday reiterated that the NRC and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) ReadMore
Fired security guard takes dozens hostage at upscale mall in Philippines
Shawdesh desk: Philippine police on Monday surrounded a shopping mall in an upscale section of Manila after a recently dismissed security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage, ReadMore
7 ‘Rohingya robbers’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Shawdesh Desk: Seven Rohingya ‘robbers’ were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Monday, according to media report. The ReadMore
Renowned musician Selim Ashraf passes away
Shawdesh Desk: Renowned musician of the country Selim Ashraf passed away on Sunday midnight. Alam Ara Minu, also an eminent vocalist and wife of Selim Ashraf, confirmed the death news. She ReadMore
Tabith Awal files case seeking cancellation of DNCC polls
Shawdesh Desk: Raising allegations of irregularity and corruption in the recently-held election to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), BNP nominated mayoral candidate in the city poll Tabith Awal has filed ReadMore
Indian Foreign Secretary arrives in Dhaka
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in Dhaka for a two-day official visit. On his arrival at the Hazrat Shajalal Airport in the capital, he was received by Bangladesh Foreign ReadMore
