Maldives state minister arrested over ‘black magic’ spell on president
Shawdesh Desk; Police in the Maldives have arrested a state environment minister, officers said Thursday, with media in the Indian Ocean nation reporting she was accused of performing “black magic” ReadMore
Nawshaba’s ‘Chharpatra’ at South Asian Short Film Fest
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladeshi short film “Chharpatra” has been selected for the 7th South Asian Short Film Festival. The film will be screened at the “Short Fiction Competition” category at the ReadMore
‘Mujib and Independence’: Immerse yourself in history
Shawdesh desk: A treasure trove has opened for those who want to get a clear understanding of the country’s history and fight for independence, and the life and struggle of ReadMore
Photos of Matiur with BB governor go viral on social media
Shawdesh Desk: Photos of former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman, recently at the centre of corruption allegations, with Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder have gone viral ReadMore
Excess liquidity of Islamic banks plunges by 77pc
Shawdesh desk: Excess liquidity of Shariah-based banks in Bangladesh plummeted by 77 per cent in March 2024 compared with that in December 2023, driven by a confidence crisis of depositors. ReadMore
Bolivia’s army chief arrested after coup attempt
Shawdesh Desk: Bolivia’s army chief was arrested Wednesday after sending soldiers and tanks to take up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce called an attempted ReadMore
Kenya protesters vow to march again
Shawdesh Desk: Kenyan protest organisers called on Wednesday for fresh peaceful marches against deeply unpopular tax hikes, as the death toll from nationwide demonstrations climbed to 22, a state-funded rights ReadMore
2.6m die annually due to alcohol: WHO
Shawdesh desk: Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained ReadMore
