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.
BNP finds EC circular fishy
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday claimed that the Election Commission issued a circular restricting electioneering by outsiders in Narayanganj City Corporation polls within 72 before the polling hours knowing that the party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, would go there.
Separate boards recommended for pry edn
A parliamentary committee on Tuesday recommended a separate textbook board for primary education and an education board for the Primary Education Completion Examinations.
Berlin Christmas market: 12 dead, 48 hospitalized in truck crash
A tractor trailer barreled into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin on Monday night, killing 12 people and injuring 48 others. Witnesses said shoppers screamed and dropped packages and glasses of mulled wine as the truck plowed into the market.
Russia's ambassador to Turkey assassinated in Ankara
A gunman shouting "Do not forget Aleppo!" assassinated Russia's ambassador to Turkey at an Ankara art gallery on Monday in what leaders of Russia and Turkey called a provocative terror attack.
Electors remain faithful to Trump and select him as official winner
Donald Trump surpassed the necessary 270 votes in the Electoral College on Monday, taking the next step in the official process to become President.
Brexit poll: Six months on, Brits stand by EU referendum decision
British voters would repeat their decision to leave the European Union if the "Brexit" referendum were held today, according to a new CNN/ComRes poll released Monday.
