Kalpana Chakma abduction is shame to nation: activists
Rights activists on Saturday termed the enforced disappearance of Kalpana Chakma a shame to the nation and called for proper investigation into the matter and punishment for the perpetrators.
Khaleda Zia hosts iftar in honour of politicians
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday took iftar with politicians, particularly with the leaders of her political alliance that she leads.
8 out of 10 children in hazardous work do not attend schools
Eight out of ten children employed in hazardous work do not attend schools although the National Plan of Action stipulates providing education to working children to transition them out of child labour.
Muhammad Ali buried after final journey through hometown
Eulogies from his widow, children and lifelong friends followed messages from religious leaders of varied backgrounds at the memorial service for Muhammad Ali, who was remembered more as the man than the boxing champion.
Romney says Trump will change America with 'trickle-down racism'
Mitt Romney suggested Friday that Donald Trump's election could legitimize racism and misogyny, ushering in a change in the moral fabric of American society.
Stanford rape case: Inside the court documents
A California judge's decision to give former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner a six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman has caused a national uproar.
Sanders signals the end is near: His supporters react
In a day filled with a flurry of meetings with national Democratic leaders, Bernie Sanders appeared to acknowledge Thursday that the end of his 2016 White House campaign is drawing near.
Kuczynski wins Peru presidential vote as Fujimori concedes
His margin of victory is a fraction of a point but it's enough to give Pedro Pablo Kuczynski the presidency of Peru, with opponent Keiko Fujimori conceding defeat on Friday.
Protecting minorities: Govt, opposition play no role, say Hindu leaders
Hindu community leaders on Friday alleged that neither the government nor the opposition parties were playing their role in protecting and ensuring security for religious minorities.
Stop blame game, BNP tells govt
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said violence and extremism are going to take a terrible shape in the country as the government is only shifting the blame on BNP instead of taking any strong step to deal with the problem.
