BNP once again seeks president’s appointment
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday once again sought appointment of president Abdul Hamid to discuss with him the party’s recent proposals on constituting a new Election Commission.
Rohingya influx: Myanmar envoy summoned
The Bangladesh government on Wednesday summoned Myanmar ambassador Myo Myint Than and conveyed deep concern at the continued deteriorating situation in the Rakhine state that caused influx in which thousands of distressed Myanmar’s citizens including women,
Mahmudur Rahman freed on bail
Dainik Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman was on Wednesday released on bail after he had been detained in jail for 43 months in nine cases that were filed against him since arrest in April 2013.
One dies, 20 in critical condition
One of the Ashulia factory fire victims died while undergoing treatment at Intensive Care Unit of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital early Wednesday.
One dies, 20 in critical condition
One of the Ashulia factory fire victims died while undergoing treatment at Intensive Care Unit of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital early Wednesday.
6 takeaways from Donald Trump's New York Times meeting
President-elect Donald Trump brushed aside his campaign promises to jail Hillary Clinton, batted away questions about conflicts of interest over his business empire and denounced the neo-Nazi movement that is celebrating his victory.
Japan tsunami triggers rare tidal waves
The strong earthquake and resulting tsunami in eastern Japan Monday did not result in significant damage or casualties, but it did produce an interesting and rare phenomenon known as a "tidal bore."
Computer scientists urge Clinton campaign to challenge election results
Hillary Clinton's campaign is being urged by a number of top computer scientists to call for a recount of vote totals in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, according to a source with knowledge of the request.
Colombian government, FARC reach new peace agreement
Colombia's government and the FARC rebel group will sign a peace deal, according to a joint statement announced Tuesday by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in a televised address.
HC asks govt to explain attack on Santals
The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to explain in two weeks why the recent eviction of 2,500 Santals from their ancestral land at Gobindaganj, now Shahebganj-Bagda Farm of Rangpur Sugar Mills Ltd, would not be declared illegal.
