Hot tub diplomacy? Putin, Abe talk security ties, disputed islands
Russian President Vladimir Putin met one-on-one with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for almost 90 minutes Thursday night at the start of Putin's first official visit to the country in 11 years.
President, PM pay tributes to war heroes
President Abdul Hamid and prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid tributes to the martyrs of war of independence by placing wreaths at the National Memorial at Savar on the occasion of the 46th Victory Day.
Khaleda to lead BNP delegation
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday sent the list of its 10-member delegation to Bangabhaban for talks with the president, Abdul Hamid, scheduled for December 18 on the reconstitution of the Election Commission.
Bangladesh to be a great country
War veterans from India and Russia who fought with bravery for liberating Bangladesh in 1971 on Thursday expressed their firm conviction that Bangladesh in the near future would be a great country in the global arena.
Can Putin, Abe change Asia-Pacific power dynamic?
They're the islands where World War II never ended and now they're the focal point of a rare meeting between the leaders of Japan and Russia.
Philippines President Duterte admits killing suspects
Controversial Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted killing suspected criminals during his time as mayor of Davao City.
The meteoric rise of one of the world's largest Ponzi schemes in Nigeria
In spite of the government's warnings against it, many Nigerians continue to invest in Mavrodi Mundial Movement (MMM), a Russian company that was responsible for one of the world's largest Ponzi schemes of all time.
Yahoo says data stolen from 1 billion accounts
Just when you think Yahoo's security issues can't get any worse, the company proves you wrong. Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) disclosed a new security breach on Wednesday that may have affected more than one billion accounts. The breach dates back to 2013 and is thought to be separate from a massive cybersecurity incident announced in September.
Cop's link to torching santal homes: Judicial probe ordered
The High Court Division on Wednesday directed Gaibandha chief judicial magistrate to hold a probe in 15 days and report whether the police took part in setting Santal homes ablaze after their eviction on November 6.
Numerical calculation of 1971 martyrs not possible: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said calculation of the number of 1971 martyrs or people who were killed during the Liberation War could not be done largely because of high number casualties in a short span of time.
