Qatar World Cup 2022: FIFA ignoring migrant workers abuses, says Amnesty

He's the migrant worker busting a gut to build Qatar's shiny soccer stadiums that will host FIFA's World Cup in 2022 -- at a price.

Trump reverses statement on women and abortion after outcry

Donald Trump scrambled to clarify his position on abortion Wednesday after he said women who undergo the procedure should face "some form of punishment" should the practice be outlawed.

BUS ARSON CASE : Khaleda, 27 others face arrest warrant

A sessions court in Dhaka on Wednesday issued warrants for the arrest of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia and 27 other BNP leaders in connection with an arson attack on a bus at Jatrabari in the city.

BUS ARSON CASE : Khaleda, 27 others face arrest warrant

A sessions court in Dhaka on Wednesday issued warrants for the arrest of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia and 27 other BNP leaders in connection with an arson attack on a bus at Jatrabari in the city.

BUS ARSON CASE : Khaleda, 27 others face arrest warrant

A sessions court in Dhaka on Wednesday issued warrants for the arrest of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia and 27 other BNP leaders in connection with an arson attack on a bus at Jatrabari in the city.

Second phase UP polls today

The second phase of the first-ever partisan elections to union parishads is set to be held at 639 unions across the country today with the oppositions fearing violence, intimidation and rigging. Election commissioner Md Sahanewaz on Wednesday asked the election officials and law enforcement agencies to discharge their duties with full professionalism.

ADB retains 6.7pc GDP growth forecast

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday retained its 6.7-per cent growth projection for the Bangladesh economy for the current financial year of 2015-2016 because of a strong performance in readymade garment export.

TONU RAPE, MURDER : Body undergoes fresh autopsy

The body of murdered Comilla college student Sohagi Jahan Tonu underwent fresh postmortem on Wednesday following a court order in this regard. Meanwhile, protests demanding justice for Tonu continued in Dhaka, Comilla and the rest of the country.

All three GOP candidates backed away from their pledge to support GOP nominee

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich all stepped back from their earlier pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee during Tuesday night's CNN town hall.

Myanmar swears in new president, ending 56 years of military rule

After 56 years of military junta rule, Myanmar has its first civilian president. Htin Kyaw, left, walks with Aung San Suu Kyi at his swearing in ceremony.