Fair election not possible under new CEC: BNP

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday said that the newly formed Election Commission led by ‘a former controversial government

White House turmoil rankles Washington more than Trump

As President Donald Trump's White House attempts to embark on a period of order and discipline, many in Washington are greeting the news with a collective eye roll.

Chinese ships sail near disputed Japanese islands

Three Chinese Coast Guard ships entered waters near a chain of islands claimed by both China and Japan in the East China Sea on Monday, according to authorities from both sides.

Former Norwegian PM held at immigration over Iranian visa

If you're the former leader of a European nation, the president of a major human rights organization and the owner of a diplomatic passport, you're not likely to encounter a long wait at airport immigration.

Israeli parliament passes West Bank outposts bill

Israel's parliament passed legislation Monday that aims to legalize about 3,000 housing units built on private Palestinian land in the West Bank.

Nurul Huda made new CEC

Former bureaucrat KM Nurul Huda was appointed as the next chief election commissioner on Monday.

BNP to give reaction over new EC today

Bangladesh Nationalist Party will give its reaction over the newly constituted Election Commission tonight.

DRIVES TO RECLAIM CITY CANALS, Zila Parishad markets, 200 other structures demolished

Two markets of Dhaka Zila Parishad and at least 200 other structures, built on the Trimohini Khal at Nandipara, were pulled down on the first day of the joint drives that began on Monday. Dhaka South City Corporation led the drives as part of their plan to reclaim 11 canals from grabbers.

JOURNALIST KILLING, Mayor lands in jail as protests continue

A Sirajganj court remanded sent ruling Awami League-backed Shahjadpur municipal mayor Halimul Haque Miru in jail custody after police produced him before the court on charge of shooting journalist Abdul Hakim Shimul to death.

Dhaka declaration aims to ensure education for all: Nahid

Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid has said that the main goal of the Dhaka declaration is to ensure education for all as well as equal opportunity for both male and female students.