Iran denies ‘cover-up’ as anger mounts over downed airliner
Iran denied a ‘cover-up’ Monday after taking days to reveal an airliner was accidentally shot down last week, a disaster that sparked demonstrations ..
HC issues 9 directives to curb air pollution
The High Court Division on Monday issued nine directives to the government to curb the capital’s air from pollution by shutting down brick kilns ..
First unit of Payra power plant goes into operation
The first unit (660 MW) of newly-constructed Payra coal-fired power plant went into operation on Sunday, utilising the recently-commissioned 400 kV ..
Dhaka stocks hit 4.5-year low
Dhaka stocks on Monday plummeted to a four-and-half-year low as investors went into rampant sell-offs seeing no sign of recovery amid the government ..
One held over attack on Sarwar’s house
The Police Bureau of Investigation on Monday said it arrested a teenager at Uttara in Dhaka earlier in the day pertaining to the attack on the house of Liberation War Museum ..
HC order on Dhaka city polls today
The High Court Division is due to deliver its order today on the writ petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Ashoke Kumar Ghosh seeking shifting the mayoral polls ..
Philippines warns of 'explosive eruption' after Taal Volcano spews ash near Manila
A volcano near the capital of the Philippines erupted Sunday, forcing residents to evacuate as experts warned that another "hazardous explosive eruption" is possible.
Taiwan's President thanks voters after winning reelection
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the island's electorate Saturday for putting "democratic values into practice" after securing more than 57% of the vote.
A royal showdown at Sandringham looms over Harry and Meghan's decision to go it alone
There's a reason the British royal family is called "the firm" and that Queen Elizabeth II is often referred to as "the boss" behind palace walls: ..
Balu in peril, becomes public health threat
The 50-kilometre-long Balu River flowing from Gazipur to Narayanganj through the eastern Dhaka city is in peril for massive encroachments..
