Four more die of dengue
Four more people died of dengue on Tuesday as the mosquito borne viral disease spread over 60 districts besides the capital with hospitalisation of at least 15,369 dengue patients throughout the country.
PM sees importers’ hand in milk research
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday raised questions over the motive of the recent study on pasteurised milk of different brands at Dhaka University’ Biomedical Research Centre led by professor ABM Faroque.
Zia Charitable Trust Case High Court begins Khaleda’s bail hearing
The High Court Division on Tuesday started hearing in a petition filed by former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.
Writ seeks actions against joint secy over Titash’s death
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Tuesday seeking its directives to take action against a joint secretary and the ferryghat manager over the death of a boy in an ambulance on a ferry after its departure was reportedly delayed by three hours for the government official.
Rifat Murder Widow Minni denied bail again
The Barguna district and sessions judge court on Tuesday rejected the bail petition of Aysha Siddika Minni, widow of Rifat Sharif who was hacked to death in broad daylight in Barguna town on June 26, in the case of killing her husband.
You'll never believe what Donald Trump just said about 9/11
Donald Trump has always had a bit of Walter Mitty in him. But on Monday morning, in a speech to first responders and others impacted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, he took his fantastical memory of himself to new and not-at-all-appropriate heights.
Prison riot in Brazil leaves 16 inmates decapitated and dozens more killed
More than 50 inmates were killed during a prison riot in northern Brazil on Monday, according to local authorities.
China accuses Hong Kong protesters of committing 'evil and criminal acts'
The Chinese government has accused pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong of committing "evil and criminal acts" that have seriously damaged the semi-autonomous city's "reputation" and "stability."
Dengue spreads across 50 districts
Dengue menace has turned widespread across the country as dengue patients have already been detected in 50 districts other than the capital where the number of people infected with the viral disease has crossed all records.
BNP want health minister, Dhaka mayors to resign
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday demanded resignation of health minister and two mayors of the Dhaka city for their failure at combating dengue menace that has already spread across 50 districts, besides the capital.
