Ashulia bank robbery: Six to die, three jailed
Six people were sentenced to death and three were jailed for varying terms on Tuesday for robbing a Bangladesh Commerce Bank killing nine people at Ashulia, on the outskirt of the capital, in April 2015.
Brazilian teen speaks out about brutal gang rape
The Brazilian teenage girl who says she was brutally gang raped in a Rio de Janeiro slum is speaking out about the attack and the related graphic video that went viral.
Families flee as battle for Falluja rages on
Suad had feared for so long that she would die. A mother in Falluja, Iraq, her city has been at the center of war for more than a dozen years and now it is the epicenter of a battle between ISIS and Iraqi and Kurdish forces backed by the United States-led coalition.
Sanders labels Trump 'Mr. Macho'
Bernie Sanders has a sarcastic new nickname for Donald Trump: "Mr. Macho."
Report: Mauritania is no longer the world's slavery capital
Mauritania, the West African country long thought to be home to the world's highest percentage of enslaved people, no longer holds that lamentable title, according to a report released late Monday.
North Korean missile launch attempt apparently failed, South Korea says
North Korea attempted to launch a missile Tuesday, although it appeared to be unsuccessful, South Korea's military said.
Bangladesh, China agree to further strengthen defence cooperation
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday stressed the need for further strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and China in various fields, including defence.
BNP observes Zia’s death anniv, pledges to foil conspiracy
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday observed the 35th death anniversary of late president Ziaur Rahman, paying tributes to his memory and pledging to thwart the ‘government’s conspiracy’ against the party.
New currency note of Tk 5 to be available on June 5
The government will issue newly introduced taka 5 note as the government currency note from June 5, said Finance Division of the finance ministry in press release on Monday.
CJ for strong bar to ensure rule of law
Chief justice SK Sinha on Monday underscored the need for having a strong bar in order to ensure the rule of law and the freedom of judiciary in the country.
