Khadiza to get justice quickly: Home minister

Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said that stern actions will be taken against the culprit who attacked college student Khadiza Akhter Nargis recently.

President for stronger intra-regional economic cooperation

The president, Abdul Hamid, on Saturday laid emphasis on taking stronger steps for establishing a more dynamic South Asia as there are huge untapped potentials to reap benefits through intra-regional economic cooperation.

Russia, US move past Cold War to unpredictable confrontation

It's not a new Cold War. It's not even a deep chill. It's an outright conflict.

New York Times report: Two women accuse Trump of inappropriate touching

Two women told The New York Times in a report published Wednesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump touched them inappropriately.

Crown Prince returns to Bangkok as Thailand holds vigil for ailing king

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn returned to Thailand Wednesday amid growing concerns about the health of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

'Never imprison my mind': Hong Kong lawmakers quote Gandhi, insult China

The first day of the new Hong Kong parliament descended into farce as several young lawmakers staged curse-laden protests at the swearing in of city's Legislative Council.

500,000 elderly people go missing in China every year

More than 1,300 elderly people go missing in China every day -- 500,000 per year, a new report claims.

Government files no false case against Khaleda: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government had filed no false lawsuit against BNP chairperson, rather all cases against her were linked to her corruption and instigation for burnt people alive and instigation for carrying out overwhelming destruction in the name of movement.

Ashura observed amid tight security

The holy Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, was observed in Bangladesh as elsewhere across the world on Wednesday with due religious fervour, commemorating the Karbala tragedy in which Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) embraced martyrdom 1,377 years back.

Dhaka may engage with Beijing initiative

Bangladesh is likely to engage with China’s One Belt One Road initiative to step up multifarious development activities here, according to officials at the Prime Minister’s Office.