Theft of $1b from BB reserve in NY attempted
Computer hacking suspects tried to steal about $1 billion from the Bangladesh Bank’s reserve through its account with the New York Federal Reserve Bank and succeeded to transfer $101 million, said central bank officials and Philippine media reports on Wednesday.
Opinion: China's military is gearing up to compete with the U.S.
China's military is sending strong signals that it's gearing up to compete with the U.S. as a global superpower, engaging in a multi-faceted reform effort to modernize and professionalize its military.
Muhith wants stable capital market
Finance minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday said that he expected a stable capital market with much vibrancy which would contribute towards the development of economy.
Jamaat’s hartal largely ignored
The countrywide dawn-to-dusk general strike called by the Jamaat-e-Islami was largely ignored on Wednesday.
North Korea fires two short-range missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early Thursday from North Hwanghae province, south of Pyongyang, according to a South Korean military statement.
Shipping minister withdraws comment on sexual harassment on Pahela Baishakh
The shipping minister Shajahan Khan on Wednesday, through a press release issued from the ministry, withdrew his comment on the harassment of women during the last Pahela Baishakh celebrations.
U.S.: ISIS detainee providing information on chemical weapons
The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes against targets it believes are crucial to ISIS' chemical weapons program based on information provided by a senior ISIS operative involved in chemical weapons, several U.S. officials told CNN.
Cargo plane crashes in Bay
Three foreigners aboard a cargo aircraft were killed after their plane crashed into the Bay of Bengal near Nazirhat coast in Cox’s Bazar, Wednesday morning, on the way to Jessore.
Poll: Trump, Clinton lead the way in Michigan
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are each once again poised for another sweeping primary win this week in Michigan, according to a poll released Sunday.
Indian teen raped, set on fire by neighbor, police say
A 16-year-old girl has been hospitalized with severe burns after a neighbor allegedly raped and set her on fire near New Delhi, police said.
