Enough political space in Bangladesh: Hasina

The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said that there was enough political space in Bangladesh and the opposition political parties were using it holding rallies and processions.

Fakhrul calls for immediate general election

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said they wanted an immediate general election under a neutral government, not a midterm election as it did not accept the election of January 5, 2014.

Poor food ‘risks health of half the world’

Poor diets are undermining the health of one in three of the world’s people, an independent panel of food and agriculture experts has warned.

Tulsa police officer charged with manslaughter

Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer Betty Shelby has been charged with felony manslaughter in the first degree, Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler told reporters Thursday.

Boy, 3, survives alone for 72 hours in Siberian wilderness

A 3-year-old boy survived alone for three days and nights in a Siberian forest, overcoming near zero temperatures and the threat of bears and wolves, according to regional authorities.

North Korea threat looms as US meets with Asian countries at UN

The US and Asian nations gather in New York Friday with a fresh reminder of the gravest threat facing the region: North Korea's announcement this week that it had successfully tested its most powerful rocket engine yet.

Yahoo says 500 million accounts stolen

Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) confirmed on Thursday data "associated with at least 500 million user accounts" have been stolen in what may be one of the largest cybersecurity breaches ever.

BNP welcomes Khaleda home

Leaders and activists of BNP and its front organisations on Thursday accorded a reception for their chairperson Khaleda Zia, on her return to Dhaka after performing hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PM rules out mid-term polls

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday ruled out the possibility of mid-term polls, saying that what problem has been created that the mid-term elections will have to be given.

Barisal launch capsize: Death toll rises to 24, still 8 missing

The death toll from the launch capsize in the River Shandhya in Barisal rose to 24 as a woman died at a local hospital early Thursday and bodies of 10 people including four children were recovered on Thursday.