Ansar camp attacked
A Battalion Ansar commander was shot dead as a camp of the force adjacent to Nayapara’s Rohingya shelter in Tekhnaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar was attacked and robbed of 11 rifles with several hundred bullets by ‘organised criminals’ wearing masks early Friday.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING: BSEC to collect BO account data of sponsor-directors
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated a move to collect beneficiary owners’ account-related data of around 3,000 sponsor-directors of 287 companies listed with the capital market in a bid to prevent insider trading.
History of people of all ethnicities demanded
Historians, educationists and rights activists on Friday said a country’s history should be written by people of all ethnicities for it to be complete and authentic.
12 more killed in lightning
At least 11 more people were killed after getting struck by lightning at places in six districts during the Friday’s rain, coupled with thunder storms and Nor’westers.
Parking lots far too short for city traffic
The capital’s traffic congestion has worsened further as the already inadequate parking lots are falling further short for the ever increasing number of motor vehicles, experts have said.
Dilma Rousseff: 'I'm the victim of a great injustice'
Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff didn't mince words as she began the fight of her political life Thursday.
Meet Donald Trump's Chinese fans
China is quite possibly Donald Trump's favorite campaign-trail target. Earlier this month, the presumptive Republican nominee went as far as describing China's trade relationship with the U.S. as "rape" and has repeatedly said China is stealing U.S. jobs.
Killer heatwave wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia
Drought, severe heat and water shortages are disrupting schools, killing animals and ravaging rice crops in Southeast Asia.
Uganda's Museveni extends 30-year grip on power
It was meant to be a celebration. But after days of political protests, violence and arrests of key opposition leaders, the streets of Uganda's capital were empty and the majority of businesses closed as President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a fifth term -- extending his 30-year iron grip on power.
Utilise projects money properly
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged all concerned, including diploma engineers, to ensure proper utilisation of the money allocated for development projects.
