India-Pakistan 'peace corridor' opens Sikh temple to tourists
After more than 70 years, Indian Sikhs will now be able to visit one of the religion's holiest sites by crossing the international border with Pakistan without a visa.
The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago. But an invisible barrier still divides Germany
The Berlin Wall was torn down 30 years ago. The seismic event sent shock waves across Europe, and sparked hopes for millions of East Germans.
JU protesters say they won’t budge
The protesters at Jahangirnagar University had been continuing their agitation for the third day on Thursday at the closed institution to press for removal of its vice-chancellor for her alleged corruption.
Sadeque laid to rest with state honours
Former Dhaka mayor and valiant freedom fighter Sadeque Hossain Khoka was laid to rest at Jurain Graveyard in Dhaka with state honours on Thursday evening.
16.8pc adults, 13.6pc children have mental disorder in Bangladesh
At least 16.8 per cent of the adult population in and 13.6 per cent of the children in Bangladesh suffer from mental disorders, revealed a survey.
Bangladesh to deport 11,000 foreigners working illegally
Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday said the government has taken an initiative to deport around 11,000 foreigners staying in Bangladesh without valid documents.
BB to evaluate ABB proposal for speedy bad loan write-off, experts oppose
The Bangladesh Bank said Thursday that it would evaluate the proposal of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh to allow them to write-off loans immediately after they become classified as
Lindsey Graham's Ukraine explanation will blow your mind
Defending President Donald Trump's oft-repeated claims that there was no quid pro quo in his relationship with Ukraine becomes more difficult by the day. Which forces Republicans to bend over
Indian man allegedly killed 10 people by lacing medicine and religious offerings with cyanide
A man has been arrested after allegedly killing 10 people in India by giving them cyanide-laced religious offerings or medicine and then stealing their cash, gold or silver, according to police.
JU halls locked, students to continue protests defying ban
Protesting Jahangirnagar University students on Wednesday vowed to continue their protests until removal of vice-chancellor Farzana Islam defying a ban the university imposed on any procession and rally on the campus.
