Trump's first 2018 tweet: Pakistan has 'given us nothing but lies & deceit'

Washington (CNN)In his first tweet of the new year President Donald Trump slammed Pakistan, saying the country has given the US nothing but "lies and deceit."

Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, Meryl Streep among powerful women in anti-harassment group

(CNN)A group of more than 1,000 women in entertainment have detailed a comprehensive plan to combat sexual harassment across industries.Time's Up was officially unveiled Monday in a story by The New York Times

Colorado gunman who killed deputy was an Iraq veteran, official says

(CNN)The man who launched a deadly attack on four police officers inside a Colorado apartment was a former Army Reservist who was deployed in Iraq for a year, a spokesperson for the military said Monday.

Californians line up to legally buy recreational pot

(CNN)California began selling recreational marijuana Monday in what's seen as a milestone in the mainstreaming of the weed, and hundreds lined up to buy it.Lines formed outside stores licensed to sell the drug long before opening hours, and store owners said they had stocked up in expectation of huge demand.

Iranian President Rouhani calls for unity as death toll rises in unrest

(CNN)Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tried to downplay the significance of sometimes violent protests across his country that have left 12 people dead in the biggest challenge to the authority of the Tehran regime since mass demonstrations in 2009

Explore new markets, improve quality of products: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday stressed the importance of exploring new markets, producing new products and maintaining their quality to grab export opportunities in the competitive world market.

35.42cr free textbooks being distributed

Some 35.42 crore (exact figure 35, 42, 90,162) textbooks are being distributed among the students of primary to intermediate-level across the country in 2018 academic year.

DPDC prepaid consumers to get recharge from GP

Power consumers with prepaid electricity meters in the areas that fall under the Dhaka Power Distribution Company’s jurisdiction will now be able to recharge their cards at the Grameenphone-authorised retail shops

Teachers seek PM’s intervention over MPO inclusion

Agitating teachers and employees of non-government schools, colleges and technical institutions on Sunday urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to announce their inclusion in the government’s Monthly Pay Order for salaries and other benefits as they began their hunger strike on the day

Two new air bases to be built in country: PM

Expressing her firm optimism that Bangladesh Air Force would be turned into a most modern air force soon, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said two new air bases will be built in the country to further strengthen the force.