Bangladesh government continues repression against garment workers
LAST week, the Bangladesh government released some of the labour activists arrested on trumped-up charges after a strike of garment workers demanding higher pay in Ashulia industrial district near Dhaka. Several workers remain in custody and the police are continuing to pursue charges against all those arrested.
North Korea fires four ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
North Korea has fired four ballistic missiles, three of which landed within 200 nautical miles of Japan, the country's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday.
How Congress responded to Trump's request to investigate the Obama administration
Democrats sharply criticized President Donald Trump's calls on lawmakers Sunday to investigate his baseless claim that former President Barack Obama tapped his phone.
Russia urged to ban 'Beauty and the Beast' remake over gay 'propaganda'
A Russian lawmaker has urged that country's government to ban Disney's new "Beauty and the Beast" remake after labeling it "a blatant, shameless propaganda of sin and perverted sexual relationships."
Body of beheaded German hostage found in Philippines
Officials have found the body of Jurgen Kantner, a German hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in the Philippines last week.
China's premier: Hong Kong independence calls 'will lead nowhere'
China's second highest-ranking politician criticized calls for Hong Kong independence in a speech to the nation's parliament Sunday.
BGMEA loses last legal battle
The Appellate Division on Sunday rejected a petition filed by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association for a review of its verdict that had upheld a High Court judgement ordering the demolition of 15-storey BGMEA Bhaban illegally constructed in Hatirjheel lake in the capital.
PM off to Jakarta to attend Leaders' Summit
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Jakarta on Monday morning on a three-day official visit to Indonesia to attend the Leaders' Summit in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
Rajuk allots plots to 31 people on political consideration
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha once again allotted plots to 31 people, including ruling Awami League activists and government officials, at its Uttara housing project allegedly on political consideration.
MPs censure Muhith for praising Yunus
Two lawmakers – one from the Awami League and other from the Workers Party of Bangladesh – on Sunday criticised finance minister AMA Muhith for praising the contribution of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to poverty reduction through microcredit.
