Family seeks PM’s intervention in film-maker going missing
The family said on Monday that film-maker Syed Iftekhar Alam Sourav was called by Rapid Action Battalion members to meet them with his passport, curriculum vitae and other documents for a job and went missing after going to meet them in front of a Chattogram market on June 9.
Action plan sought from DCs of Munshiganj, Narayanganj
National River Conservation Commission has instructed district administrations of Munshiganj and Narayanganj to send time-bound action plans for evicting grabbers from the Meghna, Sitalakhya and Dhaleswari and ensure close monitoring of their drives.
Former Sonagazi OC Moazzem to be produced before CCT in afternoon
Former officer-in-charge of Sonagazi police station Moazzem Hossain, who was arrested on Sunday following an arrest warrant issued by a Dhaka court, will be produced before Dhaka Cyber Crimes Tribunal at 2:00pm on Monday, June 17.
Hong Kong extradition bill: Hundreds of thousands join third huge protest in a week
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Hong Kong for the second consecutive Sunday, despite a move by the city's embattled leader to suspend a controversial extradition bill.
Why New Balance turned on Trump over China tariffs
American sneaker company New Balance welcomed President Donald Trump's tough trade stance in 2016 -- but now the athletic footwear manufacturer is strongly opposing the President's latest threat to expand tariffs on China.
Pompeo on Iran: US considering range of options including military
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the United States is "considering a full range of options" regarding rising tensions with Iran, including military options, but emphasized that President Donald Trump has said that he does not want to go to war.
Tunisia fishermen turn life-savers in the Med
The Tunisian trawler radioed in for help as it passed the migrant boat in distress out at sea. But with the packed craft still adrift two days later, captain Chamseddine Bourassine took direct action.
No end of drug menace in sight
The death toll in the countrywide anti-drug drive over the last 13 months has crossed 400, with four more reported extrajudicial killings in Cox’s Bazar and Cumilla on Sunday, with no end of the menace in sight.
Bangladesh face Windies in do-or-die battle
Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign is standing at a crossroads when they face West Indies in their fifth match at Taunton, the tiniest of all tournament venues at the home of Somerset County Club, today.
PM asks army to stand by people
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the army to stand beside the people always by bestowing its leadership upon the competent and patriotic officers.
