Former MP Iqbal’s wife, sons, daughter sent to jail in graft case

A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent the wife of former Awami League MP HBM Iqbal, his two sons, and a daughter to jail in a corruption case they were earlier sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.

Prisoners without crime can claim damages: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina told parliament on Wednesday that people detained in prisons without committing any crime might claim compensation from the authorities concerned or the state.

BGMEA seeks 3 years to shift its head office

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Wednesday filed a petition in the Appellate Division praying for three years’ time to shift its head office from the 15-storey BGMEA Bhaban on the Hatirjheel Lake in the capital.

Wikileaks claims to reveal how CIA hacks TVs and phones all over the world

The CIA has become the preeminent hacking operation, sneaking into high-tech phones and televisions to spy on people worldwide, according to an explosive WikiLeaks publication of purported internal CIA documents on Tuesday.

How would missile defense systems work against North Korea?

(CNN)If North Korea fires a missile at a US target or ally, there are a number of defense systems that could shoot it down.

Malaysia accuses North Korea of holding its citizens hostage

Malaysia has accused North Korea of holding 11 of its citizens hostage, marking a new low point in the diplomatic row that followed last month's killing of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of the North Korean dictator.

Trump Russia dossier author Christopher Steele speaks out

The former British intelligence agent who compiled a dossier of allegations President Donald Trump's ties to Russia has spoken for the first time since his report reverberated around the world.

Women lag behind as policy remains on paper

Women still lag behind men in terms of participation in politics and economic and social advancement activities as the government has failed to achieve major goals that the National Women Development Policy aims.

Dowry behind one-third of violence against women

Dowry-related offences contribute one-third of violence against women while rape and abduction are two major crimes reported to the police.

PM seeks Jakarta help

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday requested the Indonesian government to play a role in sending back the Myanmar refugees from Bangladesh.