Migrants killed in 'religious clash' on Mediterranean boat
Italian police say they have arrested 15 Muslim migrants after they allegedly threw 12 Christians overboard following a row on a boat heading to Italy.
2 BCL activists killed in Hajee Danesh Univ clash
Two activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League were killed and 50 others injured in a factional clash at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University campus in Dinajpur at about 10pm on Thursday.
Tigers desperate to break Pakistan Jinx
Confident-looking Bangladesh are keen to end their losing streak against Pakistan when they take on the tourists in the opener of the three-match one-day international series today.
Brazil Petrobras scandal: Workers' Party treasurer Vaccari steps down
The treasurer of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, Joao Vaccari, has stepped down, after being arrested over corruption at oil giant Petrobras.
Sewol disaster: President makes ferry pledge as South Korea mourns
South Korea's president has promised to raise the Sewol ferry, as the nation marks a year since the disaster.
Superb Sabbir sinks Pakistan
Middle-order batsman Sabbir Rahman delivered a morale-shattering blow on Pakistan scoring a swashbuckling century to lead the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI to a thrilling one-wicket win over the visitors in their only practice match on Wednesday.
DHAKA, CHITTAGONG CITY POLLS
Tabith doubts fair election, Annisul finds festivity in election
GDP grows by 6.5pc in July-Mar, claims minister
Planning minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the GDP growth might stand in between 6.5 per cent and 7 per cent despite the political turmoil during January to mid-March in the country.
11 killed as two-storey tin house caves in
Neither the police nor the Fire Service rescuers could say immediately how many people were trapped under the debris.
