Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Sabah dies aged 91
Shawdesh desk: Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report. He was expected to be succeeded by his 83-year-old half-brother and crown ReadMore
A down-to-earth leader
Dr. Atiur Rahman: Sheikh Mujib was always a down-to-earth leader. The needs and aspirations of the people were always at the top of his political agenda. He was seriously committed ReadMore
Nusrat Jahan threatened for social media photos dressed as Durga
Binodon desk: Trinamool Congress MP and film star Nusrat Jahan has received death threats on social media for dressing up as Goddess Durga for advertisements for a clothing line that ReadMore
No more ‘ladies and gentlemen’ on Japan Airlines flights
Shawdesh desk: If you’re stepping on a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane anytime next month, chances are you won’t hear the term “ladies and gentlemen” anymore. Instead, from 1 October, gender-neutral ReadMore
The underused weight loss option: bariatric surgery
Shawdesh desk: Growing rates of obesity among Americans are clear evidence that even the best intentions and strongest motivations are often not enough to help seriously overweight people lose a ReadMore
Joint statements by Bangladesh, India on JCC meet
Shawdesh desk: The sixth meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) was held on September 29, 2020. Although Dhaka was scheduled to host the meeting, due to the COVID-19 ReadMore
PM seeks global roadmap to tackle Covid-19 crisis
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday underscored the need for a well-coordinated global roadmap to face Covid-19 crisis and urged the United Nations to continue to play its ReadMore
Decision on reopening edn instts, HSC exams soon: Minister
Shawdesh Desk: Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said the decision on reopening of country’s educational institutions and holding Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be learned soon. ReadMore
