Institutional repression against women at DU: teachers

A section of Dhaka University teachers on Sunday censured recent incident of ousting female students from Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall at midnight terming it ‘institutional repression against women.

5 killed as nor’wester lashes country

At least five people were killed in Habiganj and Kishoreganj in a thunderstorm that lashed parts of the country, including Dhaka, Sunday evening.

Why Kim Jong Un came in from the cold: 3 theories

(CNN)In less than a week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that divides the two countries.

India's Narendra Modi to meet China's Xi Jinping as ties thaw

Hong Kong (CNN)Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week, as the two countries strive to mend ties following a turbulent period in cross-border relations.

Ignored, humiliated: How Japan is accused of failing survivors of sexual abuse

Tokyo (CNN)At first, it had seemed to Shiori Ito like a dream opportunity.As an aspiring young reporter, she says a prominent journalist had taken an interest in her career, and invited her out to dinner.

Avicii's family arrives in Oman as new details emerge on his death

(CNN)Authorities are ruling out "criminal suspicion" in the death of superstar DJ Avicii, who died last week while vacationing in Oman.Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was found dead Friday in the Oman capital of Muscat. A cause of death has not been released.

Tennessee Waffle House shooting suspect may be armed, police say

(CNN)Police warn that a gunman accused of killing four people early Sunday at a Waffle House near Nashville is on the run and is armed and dangerous.

US-Bangla questions Nepali probe

The US-Bangla Airlines on Sunday said the probe report released by Nepali authorities into the March 12 plane crash at Tribhuvan International Airport that left 51 passengers and crew dead is partly questionable as it skipped ‘vital issues’.

Khaleda’s treatment outside jail after consultation with doctors: Home minister

Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Sunday said that the government will take decision about the further treatment of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia outside the jail after consultation with expert doctors.

BNP announces 7-day programme for jailed Khaleda’s unconditional release

Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its front and associate organisations on Sunday announced 7-day programme for the jailed party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s unconditional release.