BUS ARSON CASE : Khaleda, 27 others face arrest warrant
A sessions court in Dhaka on Wednesday issued warrants for the arrest of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia and 27 other BNP leaders in connection with an arson attack on a bus at Jatrabari in the city.
Second phase UP polls today
The second phase of the first-ever partisan elections to union parishads is set to be held at 639 unions across the country today with the oppositions fearing violence, intimidation and rigging. Election commissioner Md Sahanewaz on Wednesday asked the election officials and law enforcement agencies to discharge their duties with full professionalism.
ADB retains 6.7pc GDP growth forecast
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday retained its 6.7-per cent growth projection for the Bangladesh economy for the current financial year of 2015-2016 because of a strong performance in readymade garment export.
TONU RAPE, MURDER : Body undergoes fresh autopsy
The body of murdered Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu underwent fresh postmortem on Wednesday following a court order in this regard. Meanwhile, protests demanding justice for Tonu continued in Dhaka, Comilla and the rest of the country.
All three GOP candidates backed away from their pledge to support GOP nominee
Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich all stepped back from their earlier pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee during Tuesday night's CNN town hall.
Myanmar swears in new president, ending 56 years of military rule
After 56 years of military junta rule, Myanmar has its first civilian president. Htin Kyaw, left, walks with Aung San Suu Kyi at his swearing in ceremony.
Brazil: Supreme Court to rule on 'Lula' as President's impeachment risk grows
Brazil's political crisis is boiling over, and the impact could go well beyond the country's borders. President Dilma Rousseff's odds of getting impeached are stronger than ever, now that the country's largest political party said it's pulling out of her coalition government.
Move over Putin: Trudeau for most athletic world leader?
It looks like Vladimir Putin has some competition for the title of most athletic world leader. Sure, the Russian President might spend his free time shirtless horseback riding and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama can dance the tango, but the Internet is going ga-ga over a photo of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau showing off his yoga abilities.
Happiness cut down: Newlyweds' family mourns loss after Lahore tragedy
For so many, it was supposed to be a pleasant day out; among the Christian visitors, a fun way to celebrate Easter Sunday. But a day in the park turned into tragedy for the families of the 74 lives brutally cut short in Lahore's Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park last weekend.
BB RESERVE THEFT : $15.2m of stolen money with Chinese businessman
At least $15.2 million out of $81 million stolen from Bangladesh Bank and sent to a Philippines bank is in the possession of an accused Chinese businessman based in Philippines, according to his testimony during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
