BDR CARNAGE Fair probe needed to resolve many questions: Fakhrul

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that why the intelligence agency failed to inform about soldiers mutiny in the then Bangladesh Rifles

Annisul on life support

Dhaka North city mayor Annisul Huq, who has been undergoing treatment in London for cerebral vasculitis, is now on life support in a hospital there.

North Korea fires missile that shows it can hit 'everywhere in the world'

North Korea successfully launched a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, a newsreader on the state-run North Korean Central Television (KCTV) announced.The launch was ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The broadcast showed a still photo of Kim signing the order.

Pope Francis holds historic Papal Mass in mainly Buddhist Myanmar

(CNN)In an historic mass to some 150,000 worshipers in Yangon, Myanmar, Pope Francis on Wednesday urged the country's Catholics to respond to hatred and rejection with "forgiveness and compassion."

Meghan Markle intends to become UK citizen after marriage to Prince Harry

(CNN)Meghan Markle intends to become a UK citizen, the British royal family has announced, confirming that the American actor's marriage to Prince Harry would take place at Windsor Castle in May next year.

Americans join a militia fighting ISIS

On a scorching summer afternoon, David Taylor Sr. stands under a tent in his hometown of Buckhannon, West Virginia. He is dressed formally -- his tie, accented with stars and stripes.

Top Chinese general under investigation for corruption hangs himself

Beijing (CNN)A top Chinese general hanged himself after coming under investigation for corruption charges, China's state-run news agency Xinhua reported Tuesday.General Zhang Yang, the former head of the Chinese military's political work department, was found dead at his home on November 23, the news agency said.

BDR CARNAGE 139 to die, 185 to be jailed for life: HC

Death sentences of 139 BDR soldiers for slaying 57 commanders on deputation from the army during the February 2009 mutiny were on Monday upheld by the High Court Division. Death sentences of seven other BDR solders and Md Zakir Hossain, then a local Awami League leader were reduced to life terms

Struggle of vulnerable Rohingyas continues

Vulnerable Rohingyas, including aged people, pregnant and lactating women, orphan children and people with disabilities, entering Bangladesh to flee ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State of Myanmar continue struggling for survival in absence of relief work focused on them.

Shafiul claims five as Khulna sink Rajshahi

Shafiul Islam became only the third bowler in the season to claim five wickets in a match as Khulna Titans crushed Rajshahi Kings by 68 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League on Monday