350 arrested across US campuses as Gaza protesters defy Columbia deadline
Shawdesh desk: Student demonstrators at Columbia University, the epicentre of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at US colleges, said Monday they would not budge until the school met their demands, ReadMore
EU says Apple iPad operating system to face stricter rules
Shawdesh desk; The EU on Monday said Apple’s operating system for iPads must comply with tougher new rules that Brussels is imposing to rein in the world’s biggest digital companies. ReadMore
An exhibition with a difference: Jayatu Chakma’s solo
Binodon Desk: Intensely political, Jayatu Chakma’s depiction of the motifs and lost memories of hill life with commendable artistry makes his solo exhibition a great feast for the eye. The ReadMore
AstraZeneca admits Covid vaccine can cause rare side effect
Shawdesh desk: AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time in court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare side effect, in an apparent about-turn that could pave the ReadMore
Very severe to severe heatwave sweeps over parts of Bangladesh
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh sees prolonged heatwave as the met office on Tuesday forecast that severe heat wave now sweeps over parts of the three divisions, including Dhaka, and very severe ReadMore
NCPSRR urges Bangladesh Railway to maintain existing ticket prices
Shawdesh desk: The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads, and Railways, a civil society group, has opposed Bangladesh Railway’s decision to eliminate fare discounts starting May 4, which will lead ReadMore
Four people die of suspected heat stroke in Nilphamari
Shawdesh desk: Four people died of possible heat stroke in different parts of Nilphamari district on Tuesday amid the sweltering heat across the country. The deceased were identified as Lal ReadMore
USAID to provide $26m to implement One Health Project in Bangladesh
Shawdesh desk: The United States embassy Dhaka’s United States Agency for International Developmen is launching its new One Health project to improve infectious disease prevention and control in Bangladesh. Working ReadMore
