121 workers fired, 200 sued
At least 121 workers of a readymade garment factory at Ashulia industrial belt were terminated and over 200 workers were sued in separate cases filed for instigating labour unrest. Apparel workers in the industrial belt have been demonstrating since December 11, demanding minimum wage of Tk 16,000.
President holds talks with KSJL, LDP
Krishak Sramik Janata League president Kader Siddique on Wednesday opposed the current Parliament passing any bill for the creation of independent Election Commission.
At least 29 killed in Mexico fireworks blast; 72 injured
Explosions ripped through a fireworks market north of Mexico City on Tuesday, killing at least 29 people and sending columns of smoke into the sky.
Berlin attack: ISIS claims it inspired truck assault at market
German authorities released a man and intensified their manhunt for the person who plowed a tractor-trailer truck into a crowd at a Berlin Christmas market, even as ISIS claimed Tuesday that it inspired the attack.
Trump strikes back at Bill Clinton: 'He doesn't know much'
President-elect Donald Trump mocked Bill Clinton on Tuesday after the former president said Trump "doesn't know much" in an interview with a local paper.
Bolivia: Human error caused crash that killed soccer team
Human error caused a November 28 plane crash that killed 71 people, including members of the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense, the Bolivian government said Tuesday.
Michelle Obama: Why I am helping Trump
While Michelle Obama was a harsh critic of Donald Trump on the campaign trail, the first lady says in an interview that she is supportive of the country's incoming new leader.
Killings on border a grave concern, says PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the ‘incidents of death’ of innocent Bangladeshis along the border are a matter of grave concern.
Indonesia for int’l efforts
Indonesia would make efforts along with Bangladesh to sensitise international communities to create congenial ambiance by stopping persecution of religious minority in Rakhine state of Myanmar, officials said after the Indonesian foreign minister’ visit in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Law should be made for independent EC: JP
Jatiya Party on Tuesday placed a five-point proposal, including formulation of a law as stipulated in the constitution to form an independent election commission and ensure fair elections under it.
