Earthquake hits central Italy
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit southeast of Norcia, Italy, according to the United States Geological Survey.
North Korea test fires ballistic missile from sub
North Korea test fired a submarine-based ballistic missile from its east coast on Wednesday, said South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Donald Trump's immigration policy: Then and now
Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign by promising to build a "great, great wall" on the US southern border -- and make Mexico pay for it -- while painting undocumented Mexican immigrants as criminals and rapists.
Virus hunters search for the next deadly disease outbreak
It is a slow and cumbersome descent hindered by head-to-toe protective suits. A wooden ladder dips down the side, as two researchers in white suits and respirators make their way into Grootboom cave in South Africa.
Melania Trump threatens to sue news outlets
Melania Trump has threatened to sue The Daily Mail, Politico and at least eight other news outlets for defamation, her lawyer says.
Black Day observed at Dhaka University
The Dhaka University authorities observed Black Day on Tuesday remembering the ‘inhuman and condemnable’ attack on the university’s teachers, students and officials in August 20-23 in 2007, during the term of the military-backed caretaker government.
13 edible oil refineries fail to meet BSTI standard for fortification
Thirteen edible oil refineries out of 26, which signed memorandum of understanding with the industries ministry to fortify their brands with vitamin A, have failed to maintain the required standard of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution and obtain licences.
NEW DHAKA CENTRAL JAIL: Why this relocation if inmates still face congestion, NHRC chair asks
National Human Rights Commission chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque on Tuesday raised questions about the utility of relocating the Dhaka Central Jail from Nazimudidn Road to Keraniganj as he said the inmates still were staying in congested rooms.
People suffer amid river transport strike
People suffered immeasurably, especially those stranded with family members at different places, as inland water transport workers enforced indefinite countrywide strike from early Tuesday.
100 fall seek as DAP fertiliser factory leaks ammonia
About 100 people fell sick by inhaling ammonia leaked from a tank of the state-owned Di-Ammonium Phosphate Fertilizer Company Ltd in Chittagong on Monday night.
