The ‘abduction’ of Farhad Mazhar. One lie too often
THE cafeteria at Prabartana had an unusual rule. Men could only go if accompanied by a woman. While I disagree with discrimination of any form, given there is such a blatant bias against women
Open manholes, drains threat to pedestrians, traffic
The number of open manholes and drains increased in the capital pose serious threat to pedestrians and traffic particularly since several areas were inundated by the recent incessant rains.
Flood situation deteriorates
The flood situation in four districts deteriorated further as major rivers there kept overflowing on Thursday, leaving two children dead and several lakh people marooned.
Water-logging disrupts Rajshahi city life, agricultural fields damaged
Rajshahi city dwellers have been suffering heavily since Wednesday as most of the roads, lanes and by-lanes of different parts of the city corporation went under ankle-to-knee-deep water.
Kellyanne Conway uses flash cards to explain Russia controversy
Washington (CNN)Kellyanne Conway used flash cards Wednesday night to explain how the White House views recent scrutiny about the controversy over President Donald Trump's associates' potential ties to Russia during the campaign.
Afghan robotics team allowed to travel to US after Trump intervenes
(CNN)President Donald Trump intervened to help approve entry to the US for an all-girls Afghan robotics team, two senior administration officials told CNN.
Donald Trump Jr. 'red handed' on Time cover
Donald Trump Jr. and his email controversy are front-and-center on the magazine's July 24 issue, which Time revealed Thursday.
Liu Xiaobo, Chinese dissident and Nobel laureate, dies
Beijing (CNN)International criticism of the Chinese government is mounting following the death of Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights campaigner Liu Xiaobo, Thursday.
Donald Trump is not the only unpredictable leader in Paris today
(CNN)French President Emmanuel Macron is making a play to be Europe's Trump whisperer. The leaders appeared downright chummy during a joint press conference on Thursday in Paris, mostly skipping by their political differences and focusing on shared priorities like Syria, terrorism and what Macron described as "free and fair trade."
Military plane crash victims: 'These were the cream of the crop'
(CNN)A painter who loved to fly, a father who married his high school sweetheart, and a former football star who was living his dream of being in the Navy were among the 16 service members killed in Monday's military plane crash in Mississippi.
