Govt doing its best to rein in prices of essential commodities: PM
Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is doing its best to control the prices of daily essentials in the country amid the high global inflation ReadMore
Over 100 killed in Nigeria illegal oil refinery blast: Reports
Shawdesh Desk: Several people were feared burnt to death overnight following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria, an NGO said Saturday. Police confirmed the explosion, saying ReadMore
9th anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy: Unending wait for justice
Shawdesh Desk: Although nine years have elapsed since the Rana Plaza collapse, there is no major breakthrough in the trial proceedings of two cases filed over the country’s deadliest industrial ReadMore
Kyiv says top US officials to visit, Odessa attack kills eight
Shawdesh Desk: Kyiv prepared on Saturday for its first wartime visit from two top US officials, as Ukraine accused Russia of killing eight people, including an infant, in a strike ReadMore
Muggers prowl city streets in guise of DB men
Shawdesh Desk: Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, some organised criminal gangs are prowling the streets of the capital and committing various crimes under the guise of members of the Detective Branch (DB) ReadMore
Global Covid cases top 509 million
Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 509 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to Johns Hopkins University (JHU), ReadMore
PSG wrap up record-equalling 10th Ligue 1 title despite Lens draw
Sports Desk: Paris Saint-Germain secured a record-equalling 10th Ligue 1 title on Saturday, moving level with Saint-Etienne, despite being held to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man Lens. Lionel Messi ReadMore
Sylhet mayor takes law into own hand?
Shawdesh Desk: Sylhet City Corporation mayor Ariful Haque Choudhury allegedly took law into own hand by beating a van puller for violating traffic rules. The incident took place at Zindabazar-Chowhatta ReadMore
