Lakshadweep: India’s paradise islands in turmoil over new plans
The Indian archipelago of Lakshadweep is in ferment. The collection of 36 islands – of which only 10 are inhabited – lies about 200 miles off the south-western coast of ReadMore
‘Microchip manicure’ turns your nails into business cards
Shawdesh desk: A beauty salon in Dubai is giving new meaning to the phrase “chipped nails.” Lanour Beauty Lounge is offering a tiny microchip for customers’ fingernails. The chips can ReadMore
Lightning strike turning into deadliest disaster in Bangladesh: Experts
Shawdesh desk: Lightning strike has turned into one of the deadliest natural disasters in Bangladesh claiming over 200 lives every year due to the loss of natural defence and lack ReadMore
BNP leader Nipun Roy freed on bail
Shawdesh Desk: BNP executive committee member Nipun Roy was released from jail on bail on Friday, nearly two and a half months after her arrest. She walked out of the ReadMore
61 held in anti-drug raids in the capital
Shawdesh Desk: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and its detective branch have arrested 61 people on charges of selling and consuming drugs during anti-drug operations from different areas of the capital. ReadMore
Aid workers among 11 dead in Nepal floods
Shawdesh Desk: Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Nepal this week have killed 11 people including one Indian and two Chinese workers at a development project. At ReadMore
West Indies recall Bravo, Gabriel for second Test against South Africa
Shawdesh Desk: West Indies selectors responded to the embarrasment of a dismal innings defeat in the first Test by recalling fast bowler Shannon Gabriel and left-handed batsman Darren Bravo for ReadMore
Application for admission to DU-affiliated 7 colleges to begin on July 1
Shawdesh desk: Admission process into first year honours courses for the academic session 2020-2021 in seven affiliated colleges of Dhaka University (DU) will begin from July 1. Chief coordinator of ReadMore
