BNP calls for ‘national unity’ on one-point demand
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party has called for a ‘national unity’ to press home one-point demand of ousting the Awami League government in the context of conducting mass arrest and ReadMore
Met office predicts light to moderate rains across Bangladesh
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted light to moderate rains across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am. ‘Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary ReadMore
Historic river parade launches Paris Olympics
Shawdesh Desk: A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for ReadMore
A tale of two student movements
by Obaidul Hamid : THIS article brings two student movements in Bangladesh together. The juxtaposition will tell many things about the nation and its people — it’s past, present, and ReadMore
JU teacher resigns protesting at attack on students
Shawdesh Desk: An associate professor of Jahangirnagar University has resigned from his position protesting at ‘brutal attacks’ on students by the government. Zahidul Karim, a teacher of the management studies department, submitted ReadMore
Ekushey Padak-winning linguist Mahbubul Haque dies
Shawdesh Desk: Ekushey Padak-winning linguist-researcher professor Mahbubul Haque died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka at midnight past Wednesday. He was 76. Mahbubul Haque was suffering ReadMore
Ethiopia landslide death toll could reach 500: UN
Shawdesh Desk: The United Nations warned on Thursday that the death toll from landslides in southern Ethiopia could soar to up to 500. Rescuers are pressing on with the grim ReadMore
HSC exams for July 28, 29, 31, Aug 1 postponed
Shawdesh Desk: The HSC and equivalent examinations of all education boards scheduled for July 28, 29, 31 and August 1 have been postponed due to unavoidable reasons. The new schedule ReadMore
