Global Covid cases top 241 million
Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of global Covid cases has now surged past 241 million, despite the ongoing mass inoculations in several countries. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the ReadMore
Youth arrested for ‘insulting religion’ in Rangpur
Shawdesh Desk: Joypurhat police have arrested a person under the Digital Security Act (DSA) and 42 others in connection to attacks that took place in Rangpur against the minority Hindu ReadMore
Rapper formerly known as Kanye West is now just Ye
Shawdesh Desk: A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved the request of the rapper, producer and fashion designer to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just Ye, ReadMore
US plans to tackle toxic, widespread ‘PFAS’ chemicals
Shawdesh Desk: Commonly known as “forever chemicals,” PFAs can be found in water, air, food, packaging or even in shampoo or makeup, but on Monday the United States unveiled plans ReadMore
IFC invests $22.7 million to help forge a new path for Bangladesh’s RMG Industries
Shawdesh DEsk: With an aim to improve global competitiveness for Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector, International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $22.7 million in Hamza Textiles Limited (HTL), a dyeing ReadMore
Zulqurnain gets passport for AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers campaign
Sports Desk: Newcomer expat Bangladeshi player Younuf Zulqurnain has received a Bangladeshi passport on Monday before the U-23 team’s campaign in the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. The England-born ReadMore
Remain alert to ’75-like carnage
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the nation to remain alert against 1975-like killings, coups and conspiracies that could hinder the country’s prosperity. “I urge the ReadMore
Five critically endangered monkeys shot dead in Vietnam
Shawdesh Desk: Poachers in Vietnam have shot dead five critically endangered langurs, a type of monkey killed for bushmeat and traditional medicine, state media said Tuesday. Rangers and police found ReadMore
