I didn’t hack anything : Assange
The full extradition hearing to decide whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should be sent to the United States to face accusations including spying charges will take place in February next year, a London court ruled on Friday.
Bangladesh elected ECOSOC member
Bangladesh has been elected a member of the prestigious Economic and Social Council of the United Nations for the term 2020-2022 from the Asia-Pacific region by securing 181 votes out of 191.
Proposed budget to destroy country’s economy : Gono Forum
Gono Forum leaders on Saturday said that the proposed national budget, fiscal measures in particular, for financial year 2019-20, would create havoc in the country’s economic sector.
Hamid seeks CICA partners’ support for Rohingya repatriation
Stressing the importance of a peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis, president Abdul Hamid on Saturday sought support and cooperation from CICA partners so that the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals can return to their homeland with safety, security and dignity.
Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice yesterday, which is very unusual
Over 40% of Greenland experienced melting yesterday, with total ice loss estimated to be more than 2 gigatons (a gigaton is equal to 1 billion tons).
City of dissent: Hong Kong has a proud tradition of protesting to protect its unique identity
As dramatic images of tear gas being fired at protesters in Hong Kong campaigning against a controversial China extradition bill were beamed around the globe this week, it seemed that a city best known for its financial markets was fast gaining a reputation for its political protest culture.
Iranians fired missile at US drone prior to tanker attack, US official says
In the hours before the attack on the two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the Iranians spotted a US drone flying overhead and launched a surface-to-air missile at the unmanned aircraft, a US official told CNN.
Pakistan should take action against terror before talks: Modi
In a stern message directed at Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on Friday, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that countries
Stern action against wilful loan defaulters: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday came down heavily on critics of the proposed national budget for financial year 2019-20 terming them ‘mentally sick.’
President seeks Tajikistan’s support to end Rohingya crisis
President Abdul Hamid has sought cooperation from Tajikistan in resolving the Rohingya crisis.
