pre-trial detentions in jail Over 400 languish for years
Scores of accused have been detained in jails for years as the cases against them could not be disposed of mainly due to failure of the prosecution to produce witnesses.
Factional clash kills BCL activist
An activist of Bangladesh Chhatra League, student associate of the ruling Awami League, was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a clash between two factions of the organisation at Reazuddin Bazar in Chittagong on Saturday afternoon over establishing supremacy.
Rajuk finds only 35 ‘highly risky’ buildings
The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha, in its recent field investigation, found only 35 ‘highly risky’ buildings in the capital.
US investigators corroborate some aspects of the Russia dossier
For the first time, US investigators say they have corroborated some of the communications detailed in a 35-page dossier compiled by a former British intelligence agent, multiple current and former US law enforcement and intelligence officials tell CNN.
US-led coalition targets top ISIS figure in Iraq strike
The Pentagon announced Friday that a US-led coalition strike in Iraq targeted Rachid Kassim, an ISIS operative tied to numerous terrorist plots in Europe.
Sanders: Trump is 'delusional,' says he could move US into 'authoritarian mode'
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he doesn't like calling President Donald Trump "delusional" -- but believes the President's actions call for it.
Without Melania Trump, Mrs. Abe rolls solo in Washington
Traditionally, it's the role of the first lady to accompany spouses of visiting foreign leaders around Washington. That often means a good deal of showcasing local museums, schools, monuments and gardens. It's essentially playing tour guide, but it's part of the role of representing the Administration and playing gracious hostess to very VIP out of town guests.
13 killed, 20 injured as bus, pick-up collide head-on in Faridpur
At least 13 people were killed and 25 were injured as a bus and a pick-up van collided head-on and caught fire on Dhaka-Khulna Highway at Gazaria under Nagarkanda in Faridpur Friday night. Identities of the victims could not be established immediately.
Patients flock to India draining out forex
Bangladeshi patients are flocking to India and some Asian countries because of lack of better medical facilities at home.
Changes in national ambient air quality standards proposed
The Department of Environment has taken a plan to update the country’s ambient air quality standards to widen the area of enforcement.
