Dhaka University . . . In Symbolism, In Substance
Syed Badrul Ahsan: Six months from now, in July, Dhaka University will be a hundred years old. And now that celebrations of its centenary are well underway, it is time ReadMore
What ‘vaccine passports’ mean for your summer vacation
Shawdesh desk: The words “vaccine passport” have a reassuring ring to them, perhaps conjuring up the image of a sleek, embossed document with watermarked pages and official stamps of approval. ReadMore
Revenue deficit widens despite modest growth
Shawdesh Desk: A modest rise in revenue collection in the first six months was not enough to narrow the widening deficit between actual receipt and the ambitious revenue target set ReadMore
Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
The coronavirus pandemic has reached almost every country in the world. Its spread has left national economies and businesses counting the costs, as governments struggle with new lockdown measures to ReadMore
Hand sanitiser is hurting children’s eyes
Shawdesh Desk: Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is the next best way to ReadMore
Don’t talk on public transport: French doctors
Shawdesh Desk: French doctors have new advice to slow the spread of the virus: stop talking on public transport. The French Academy of Doctors issued guidance Friday saying people should ReadMore
ISS shares awe-inspiring pictures of Earth’s aurora from space
Shawdesh desk: International Space Station (ISS) often shares stunning pictures of the Earth taken from the outer space or images of other planets on their official Twitter profile. Just like ReadMore
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 20 more deaths, 473 new cases overnight
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh has recorded 20 more deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the number of total fatalities to 8,023. At least 473 new infections were recorded ReadMore
