Bangladesh ranks ‘first in the world’ for breastfeeding
Shawdesh Desk: In a silver lining in the pandemic era, Bangladesh has ranked first in the world in supporting lactating women. The World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) has congratulated Bangladesh ReadMore
Bangladesh tops SAARC countries in National Cyber Security Index
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh has secured the top spot among SAARC nations in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI). In fact, Bangladesh achieved the top position by moving 27 notches up ReadMore
Schools, colleges asked to prepare for reopening, guidelines issued
Shawdesh Desk: The education authorities have issued some guidelines as part of preparations to reopen educational institutions which have remained closed since March last year due to Covid pandemic. The ReadMore
National Zoo to reopen this week
Shawdesh Desk: The national zoo in the capital is still closed although entertainment centres, park, and tourism spots of the country have been opened after relaxation of restrictions. Fisheries and ReadMore
Kamala Harris condemns China intimidation in South China Sea
Shawdesh desk: US Vice President Kamala Harris has hit out at China during a speech made in Singapore on the first leg of a South East Asian tour. Harris accused ReadMore
ECNEC approves Tk 3,263.63cr project for Kewatkhali Bridge over Brahmaputra in Mymensingh
Shawdesh Desk: The government approved on Tuesday a project to construct an eye-catching Taka 3,263.63 crore first steel arch bridge of the country over the river Brahmaputra in Mymensingh to establish ReadMore
Myanmar junta mulls raising village militias
Shawdesh Desk: Myanmar’s junta is considering raising village militias to combat opposition to its rule, state media said Tuesday, as it struggles to assert control more than six months after ReadMore
Lalmonirhat-1 ex-BNP MP Hasanuzzaman Hasan dies
Shawdesh Desk: Former Member of Parliament from Lalmonirhat-1 (Hatibandha-Patgram) constituency Hasanuzzaman Hasan died of cardiac arrest at a hospital of Dinajpur on Tuesday morning. He was 65. Hasanuzzaman, son of ReadMore
