Shariatpur War Crimes: Verdict today
The verdict in Shariatpur war crimes case would be delivered today, the three-judge International Crimes Tribunal-1 announced Sunday.
Fire razes 500 shanties at Karail slum
A fire on Sunday razed a portion of Karail Boubazar slum in the capital, rendering about 500 families homeless and injuring two.
Opinion: Trump risks reigniting Asia's most dangerous flashpoint
The conclusion here is that Trump's phone call with Tsai Ing-wen may not foretell major shifts in US relations with China and Taiwan.
Chapecoense fans pay homage to their fallen heroes
Through thick and thin, the small Brazilian town of Chapeco has stood by its football team.
Impeachment vote looms for South Korean President
Embattled South Korean President Park Geun-hye faces an ultimatum from her own party: Announce a timeline for her resignation or face possible impeachment.
Iraq disputes number killed in battle against ISIS
Iraq's military has disputed UN figures indicating that nearly 2,000 Iraqi troops were killed across the country in November, saying the number was "not accurate and much exaggerated."
Khaleda’s EC proposals: Hasina has little interest
Mentioning that she has little interest in Khaleda Zia’s proposals for the Election Commission’s reconstitution, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the BNP chief should have apologised to the nation before going for that.
BGB finds it tough to restrict Rohingyas
About 20,000 Rohingya Muslims have entered Bangladesh fleeing military crackdown on the religious minority community in Rakhine state in Myanmar since October 9, claimed refugee leaders.
Manohar Parrikar visits Bangladesh
THE really surprising thing about the visit by [India’s] defence minister Manohar Parrikar to Bangladesh on Wednesday is that this is the first-ever such event in the 45-year history of that country.
Begum Akhter Kamal gets Ananya award
Researcher and essayist Begum Akter Kamal, also a professor of Bangla at the University of Dhaka, has received Ananya literary award this year in recognition of her contribution to the fields of research and literature.
