Do not cross limit, IGP tells bloggers
Inspector general of police AKM Shahidul Hoque on Sunday said free-thinking writers and bloggers should not ‘cross the limit of tolerance’ while expressing views and criticising religion. He said police would take legal action if anyone files a case when they are hurt by such write-ups. The police chief was addressing a press briefing at police headquarters on Sunday about the law and order situation of the country.
Donald Trump: No apology on 'blood' remark amid GOP backlash
Presidential candidate Donald Trump defended himself Sunday from the fierce backlash he's received for criticizing Fox News debate moderator Megyn Kelly, insisting he said nothing wrong and that he values women.
HSC pass rate at 8-yr, number of GPA at 4-yr low
Combined pass percentage in Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations fell to its eight-year low while the number of Grade Point Average (GPA) 5 achievers came down to its four-year low.
SUNDERBANS ‘GUNFIGHT’ : 6 tiger poaching suspects killed
Six tiger poaching suspects were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with the police in deep forest of Mandarbaria area of the Sunderbans west division under Kayra upazila in Khulna on Sunday afternoon.
NILARDI MURDER : Emails sent from Ctg, FBI men meet DB
Investigators made little progress into the murder of blogger Niladri Chatterjee, besides collecting some samples from the crime scene and meeting members of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation who are set to help in the investigations.
Barack Obama: U.S. credibility on the line in Iran nuclear deal
President Barack Obama says the United States' credibility -- beyond just the specifics of the negotiations and his tenure in the White House -- is on the line as Congress votes on the Iran nuclear deal.
Stampede at Indian temple kills 10; dozens injured
A stampede left at least 10 people dead early Monday morning during religious celebrations in eastern India, authorities said.
South Korea warns North will pay 'harsh price' over DMZ landmine blast
The South Korean military says North Korea will pay a "harsh price" for a landmine blast that wounded two South Korean soldiers last week. "North Korea will pay a harsh price proportionate to the provocation that North Korea made," said Maj. Gen. Koo Hong-mo, director of operations of the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Ferdousi Priyabhashini receives death threat
The police launched an inquiry after anonymous caller on Saturday threatened sculptor Ferdousi Priyabhashini with ‘dire consequences’ within 48 hours.
Blogger murder triggers outcry home, abroad
Major political parties including BNP, local and international organisations including United Nations and many countries condemned the murder of blogger-writer Niladri Chatterjee and urged the government to bring the killers to justice at the earliest.
