Xi Jinping: The power and fragility of China's leader

With a simple sketch, he brings China's paramount leader to life...

Ex-minister Enamul Haque passes away

Former social welfare minister Enamul Haque Mostafa Shahid passed away at a city hospital on Thursday. He was 78.

Boko Haram sought terror training in Somalia, security chief says

Boko Haram fighters are crossing Africa to receive specialized training from Al Shabaab fighters in Somalia, the country's national security chief told CNN.

BDR mutiny day observed

The 7th anniversary of the February 25-26, 2009 rebellion of soldiers of Bangladesh Rifles, now renamed as Border Guard Bangladesh, was observed on Thursday with due respect.

Tehran's teens: Iran isn't what you think it is

With their stylish clothes, effortless English and modish hair, the young people relaxing in this park in north Tehran would give New York or London hipsters a run for their money.

E-books gain popularity at book fair

Demand for electronic-books is on the rise among the readers especially tech-savvy bookworms at the Ekushey Book fair.

First on CNN: Government enlists tech giants to fight ISIS messaging

Seeking to bolster its effort to counter ISIS messaging on social media, the Obama administration is assembling something of a high-tech dream team to battle the terrorist group online.

Tehran awaits crucial elections on Iran's direction after nuclear deal

Campaign billboards and posters plaster Tehran. They're on lampposts, sides of buildings and trees -- all proof that Friday's elections will likely be contentious and critical for Iran.

No police jobs for BNP-Jamaat men: PM

The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday said senior police officers involved with the recruitment process should ‘prevent’ the probable inclusion of BNP and Jamaat-Shibir-minded candidates in the police force.

U.S., China agree to draft resolution on North Korea

The United States and China have reached an agreement on a new U.N. Security Council draft resolution aimed at punishing North Korea in the wake of its recent nuclear test and for violating previous resolutions, a Security Council diplomat told CNN on Wednesday.