Brit accused of Hong Kong murders a sadistic narcissist, court hears

A British banker accused of murdering two Indonesian women in Hong Kong, one of whom he tortured for days, was a sexually sadistic narcissist with a cocaine and alcohol addiction, the court heard on Monday.

Judiciary not yet independent

Though separation of judiciary took place nine years ago it is still not fully independent, said lawyers.

Two BCL leaders expelled over Gulistan clash

Bangladesh Chhatra League, ruling Awami league backed student organisation on Monday expelled two of its city unit leaders over a clash with police during an eviction drive of illegal structures in city's Gulistan area on Thursday.

All must abide by party rules, Quader to AL men

Issuing a strong note of warning to the party’s errant leaders and activists, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Monday said all must abide by the party rules as no deviation will be allowed.

2 arms-wielding BCL leaders expelled

THE ruling Awami League-backed student body Bangladesh Chhatara League on Monday expelled two leaders on charge of breaching the party rules by wielding firearms during clashes with hawkers in an eviction drive at Gulistan on October 27.

City children affected by severe air pollution: UNICEF

Children in Bangladesh living in and near industrial or urban cities are the most vulnerable to hazardous diseases caused by outdoor and indoor air pollutions.

SC upholds Mahmudur Rahman’s bail

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a High Court order that granted bail to acting Amar Desh editor Mahmudur Rahman in a case filed in connection with the plot to abduct and kill prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy in the United States.

Verdict against cricketer Shahadat, wife on Nov 6

The Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-5 on Monday set November 6 for delivering verdict against cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife Jesmine Jahan Nitya in a case filed over torturing their domestic help.

FBI discovered Clinton-related emails weeks ago

The FBI stumbled upon a trove of emails from one of Hillary Clinton's top aides weeks ago, law enforcement officials told CNN Sunday.

South Korea: Protestors demand President Park resignation

Thousands of South Koreans rallied in Seoul Saturday, demanding the resignation of President Park Geun-hye.