JnU students, trader clash leave 5 injured

At least five people, including, a policeman were injured in a clash between Jagannath University students and traders of Patuatuli market in the capital on Sunday following an altercation over purchasing a wrist watch.

Derailment snaps rail link with north, south dists

Railway communication of the north-southern districts with rest of the country remained snapped since around 11:00am on Sunday following derailment of a goods train’s locomotive and six wagons in Eco Park area in Sirajganj.

In Peru, Obama predicts rising tensions on trade

President Barack Obama predicted in Peru Saturday that a Trump presidency won't result in "major changes in policy" for the US-Latin America relationship, though he conceded that tensions are likely to rise on the subject of trade.

Mexico launches plan for migrants in US to keep 'calm' under Trump

Mexico has a message for its citizens living in the United States who are fearful of what may come under President-elect Donald Trump: Don't be afraid, the government is here.

Syria activists: Airstrikes knock out hospitals in rebel-held Aleppo

Days of heavy airstrikes have left Syria's rebel-held eastern Aleppo without a single hospital operating at full capacity, the Syrian American Medical Society told CNN on Saturday.

How Pope Francis is shaking up the Vatican

Pope Francis is showing his love for outsiders again -- this time by turning some of them into the ultimate insiders.

Dearth of open space chokes city life

Most of the open spaces under Dhaka North City Corporation have remained in an abandoned state while others have gone to the grabbers, leaving hardly any recreational facilities for more than 40 lakh of its residents.

Mobilise public opinion against terrorism, extremism: PM

The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday iterated her call to the people of all strata to mobilise public opinion against terrorism and militancy as she vowed again to establish Bangladesh as a peaceful nation in the world.

BNP proposals on Election commission: Initiate talks, tweets Khaleda

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday claimed that discussion should be initiated immediately based on her party’s recent proposals on Election Commission for holding a fair general election.

Citizens want justice of attack on Santals

Eminent citizens on Saturday urged the government to ensure justice for the November 6 attack on Santals at Sahebganj-Bagda farm of Rangpur Sugar Mills at Gobindaganj in Gaibandha and proper compensation for the victims.