Joe Biden’s son Hunter says he is under investigation over taxes
Shawdesh desk: US President-elect Joe Biden’s son Hunter has said his tax affairs are under investigation. The investigation is being conducted by federal prosecutors in Delaware. Hunter Biden said he ReadMore
Over 150 cops fall sick after eating restaurant food in Cumilla
Shawdesh desk: More than 150 cops fell sick after eating at a restaurant in Cumilla on Wednesday night. The policemen were deployed there for duty at by-election to Brahmanpara Upazila ReadMore
Covid-19: 37 more die, 1,861 test positive in 24hrs
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh reported 37 new deaths from the novel coronavirus infection in a daily count, taking a total of 6,967. Another 1,861 coronavirus patients are found in 24 hours, ReadMore
Polls, by-polls to nearly 100 local govt bodies underway
Shawdesh desk: Elections and by-elections to nearly 100 local bodies — Zila Parishads, Upazila parishads, municipalities and Union Parishads–across the country began on Thursday morning amid tight security. The voting ReadMore
HC orders MP Papul’s wife, daughter to surrender within ten days
Shawdesh Desk: The High Court on Thursday refused to grant bail to independent MP Shahid Islam Papul’s wife, and daughter in a graft case filed over laundering Tk 1.48 billion. ReadMore
Path to universal health coverage
Mamun Rashid: For economically vulnerable families, an illness can turn into a full-blown crisis. Beyond the direct effects on their short-run incomes, there are wider welfare implications with children’s education ReadMore
Fast-growing Bangladesh attracts Turkish entrepreneurs
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan has said his country eyes an increased investment in Bangladesh with a significant jump in bilateral trade volume through product diversification as Bangladesh’s ReadMore
Rich countries hoarding Covid vaccines
Shawdesh desk: Rich countries are hoarding doses of Covid vaccines and people living in poor countries are set to miss out, a coalition of campaigning bodies warns. The People’s Vaccine ReadMore
