Next polls under ‘democratic system’: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Monday told her cabinet colleagues that the next parliamentary polls due in January 2019 would be held under the democratic system as in other democracies in the world.
Two placed on 7-day remand
Two suspected extremists arrested on their surrender during a 14-hour raid at a suspected den of extremists at Ashkona in Dhaka on Saturday were remanded in police custody on Monday for seven days for interrogation.
Talks help president reconstitute strong EC: Bangabhaban
Hasanul Haq Inu-led Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal on Monday placed a seven-point proposal to the president, Abdul Hamid, which included enactment of a law as stipulated in the constitution, before reconstituting the Election Commission.
Syed Shamsul Haque’s 81st birth anniv today
The 81st birth anniversary of versatile Bengali poet Syed Shamsul Haque will be observed today. To mark the day, Jatiya Kabita Parishad will stage discussion, reminiscence and poem recitation at Poet Shamsur Rahman Auditorium of Bangla Academy at 11:00am which will be joined by noted personalities of the country.
Trump says he'll dissolve foundation
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will dissolve the Trump Foundation, the charitable foundation in his name, as part of efforts to untangle himself of conflicts of interest in the weeks before he is sworn into office.
Trump receives 'very nice' Christmas letter from Putin
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday shared a letter he received from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who urged the next president "to take real steps to restore the framework of bilateral cooperation" while offering Trump his "warmest Christmas and New Year greetings."
Anis Amri: Three arrested, including suspect's nephew
The nephew of Anis Amri, the man suspected of being responsible for the attack on a Berlin Christmas market, has been arrested in Tunisia, the country's Interior Ministry said Saturday.
Christmas Day today
The Christian community celebrates Christmas Day in Bangladesh today commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ as elsewhere in the world.
Two ‘extremists’ killed, child rescued, four surrender
Two suspected extremists were killed, a four-year girl was rescued and four people were held on surrender during a raid at a suspected den of extremists at a house at Ashkona in Dhaka on Saturday.
Shelter crisis intensifies as many temporary sheds demolished
The struggle of Rohingyas, who recently entered Bangladesh fleeing persecution in Myanmar, to find a shelter became more difficult as the government started removing makeshift huts built to provide them with temporary shelter.
