No one can dismiss Bangladesh as poor: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has categorically said Bangladesh will march ahead to emerge as a developed country by 2041 and no one will be able to undermine it as poor. ‘We’ll live with our head held high, nobody can dismiss us as poor,’ she said, amidst thunderous applause by Awami League followers and non-resident Bangladeshis.
BTRC finalises appointment of 2 firms for telco audit
The telecom regulator has finalised appointment of two firms to audit mobile phone operators after an initial audit attempt into the operators was foiled because of unlawful appointment of auditors in 2011.
Govt’s ‘militancy’ propaganda scared Aussie authorities: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday alleged the government’s campaign on militancy led to the Australian cricket team’s concern about security during their visit to Bangladesh, initially scheduled for Monday.
HAJJ STAMPEDE : 18 Bangladeshis among dead
At least 18 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims were identified among those killed in the September 24 stampede in Mina, outside the holy city of Makkah, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh claimed on Monday, although the government confirmed the death of four pilgrims so far. Scores of Bangladeshi pilgrims also remained missing since the incident, HAAB and Bangladesh officials in Makkah said.
Obama rips Republican candidates on gay marriage
President Obama on Sunday dismissed Republicans opposed to same-sex marriage as living in another era, saying the national conversation had moved beyond whether gays and lesbians deserve equal marriage rights.
Why Joe Biden should not run
Vice President Joe Biden's final decision on whether to run for president is fast approaching. If he were to run, Biden would need to meet crucial filing deadlines to get on the ballot, set up a viable organization and raise money.
France launches its first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
The French military has carried out its first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, according to a statement from the office of France's presidency.
GOP opponents of nuclear deal couldn't find Iran on a map, says Rouhani
The Republican candidates for U.S. president who are attacking the nuclear deal with Iran could hardly find the country on a map, or know that Tehran is the capital, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Sunday.
Hong Kong's 'Umbrella' protest: One year on, what has changed?
It was an unexpected outburst of violence that shocked Hong Kong and the world. One year ago on Monday, police in riot gear moved in on peaceful pro-democracy protesters, using tear gas to disperse the crowds.
PM pledges to do more for gender parity
Expressing her government’s strong political will to move forward with gender equality and women’s empowerment, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said Bangladesh is pledge-bound to continue to work for the socioeconomic and political empowerment of the women and higher education for girls.
