Bangladesh braces for climate disasters: experts
Climate change will emerge as a great threat to the country’s development in the days to come, warned environmental experts at a discussion here on Saturday.
Fin Min teams up with WB to streamline SOBs
The finance ministry in a frantic move to rescue the scandal-hit public sector banks has tilted to the World Bank for developing charters for bank boards, criteria of eligibility for becoming board members, and appointment regulations for potential bank directors.
London elects Sadiq Khan, first Muslim mayor, after ugly campaign
Sadiq Khan, a practicing Muslim and Labour Party politician, has been elected mayor of London, marking a political milestone in the Western world.
Sanders leaves door open to being Clinton's VP
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday he plans to keep fighting for the Democratic nomination all the way to the convention in Philadelphia, but did not slam the door shut on possibly joining Hillary Clinton's ticket.
How Ted Cruz was out-outsidered by Donald Trump
Ted Cruz was always the Washington outsider. He just wasn't the Washington outsider Republicans wanted.
Saudi prince: Getting nukes an option if Iran breaks deal
In a reflection of the change and churn in the Middle East, former high-level officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel -- nations that have no formal diplomatic ties -- spoke publicly about their shared sense of Iran as a threat, their differences on Palestinians and the role the United States plays in their chaotic region.
Kenya to close refugee camps, displacing more than 600,000
Kenya will close all refugee camps, a move that would displace more than 600,000 people living there, the government announced Friday.
Left leaders for united movement to curb militancy
Left leaders at a roundtable in the city on Friday called on all the left, democratic and progressive political parties to get united and wage movements against militants responsible for a series of targeted homicides across the country.
More budgetary allocation for rural workers demanded
Bangladesh Khetmajur Samiti on Friday demanded that the government increase allocation for the advancement of rural labours and marginalised people in remote areas of the country in the upcoming national budget.
Garlic prices pushed up ahead of Ramadan
Garlic prices continued to rise on the city’s kitchen markets ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, with the prices of the item climbing by Tk 20-Tk 30 a kg over the week.
