Parking lots far too short for city traffic
The capital’s traffic congestion has worsened further as the already inadequate parking lots are falling further short for the ever increasing number of motor vehicles, experts have said.
Dilma Rousseff: 'I'm the victim of a great injustice'
Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff didn't mince words as she began the fight of her political life Thursday.
Meet Donald Trump's Chinese fans
China is quite possibly Donald Trump's favorite campaign-trail target. Earlier this month, the presumptive Republican nominee went as far as describing China's trade relationship with the U.S. as "rape" and has repeatedly said China is stealing U.S. jobs.
Killer heatwave wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia
Drought, severe heat and water shortages are disrupting schools, killing animals and ravaging rice crops in Southeast Asia.
Uganda's Museveni extends 30-year grip on power
It was meant to be a celebration. But after days of political protests, violence and arrests of key opposition leaders, the streets of Uganda's capital were empty and the majority of businesses closed as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a fifth term -- extending his 30-year iron grip on power.
Utilise projects money properly
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all concerned, including diploma engineers, to ensure proper utilisation of the money allocated for development projects.
E-procurement, spending on health care could save huge money: study
Spending 1 per cent of the country’s national budget on smarter policies like e-procurement, digitalisation of land records and healthcare could make Bangladesh Tk 3.7 trillion better off, according to a study.
Political uncertainties, growing militancy hold back FDI
Head of delegation of the European Union in Bangladesh Pierre Mayaudon on Thursday mentioned that political uncertainties, growing militancy and unpunished assassinations were the impediments to gaining foreign direct investment in Bangladesh.
Lightning strikes kill 25
At least 25 people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in the capital and six other districts on Thursday as westerly low and seasonal low were lying over the country.
Jamaat’s hartal ignored
The countrywide 24-hour hartal called by the Jamaat-e-Islami was ignored on Thursday as it had hardly any effect the daily normal life.
