Bangladesh seeks US help to create safe zone in Rakhine for Rohingyas
Bangladesh has sought US support to create a safe zone in Rakhine for Rohingyas which would be monitored by international human rights groups and mount credible global pressure on Myanmar for their safe return.
AD upholds order to Suprabhat Paribahan to pay Tk 10 lakh to Abrar’s parents
The Appellate Division on Tuesday upheld the High Court Division’s directive to Suprabhat Paribahan to pay Tk 10 lakh within seven days as ‘exigency cost’ to parents of Abrar Ahmed Chowdhury who was killed by its speeding bus on a zebra crossing on the Pragati Sarani in the capital on March 19.
Burnt Feni girl undergoes surgery on life support
The condition of the burnt madrassah girl from Feni, who was put on life support on Monday, remained unchanged on Tuesday, physicians at Dhaka Medical College Hospital said.
Russian warships arrive in the Philippines amid rising South China Sea tensions
Two Russian destroyers and a tanker have docked in the Philippines for a "goodwill visit" amid escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
Prosecutors want prison time for Felicity Huffman and other parents who pleaded guilty in college admissions scam
Thirteen wealthy parents, including actress Felicity Huffman, and one coach will plead guilty to using bribery and other forms of fraud as part of the college admissions scandal, federal prosecutors in Boston said on Monday.
The BJP regime and its promises
TOWARDS the end of the second term of the United Progressive Alliance government, from 2009 to 2014, the corporate sector (captains of industry) had become thoroughly disappointed with the slow rate of ‘progress’ being made. The reputation of UPA-II had been tarnished by several high-
Feni girl on life support
The 18-year-old madrassah girl, who was set on fire in Feni Saturday morning, was put on life support on Monday as her condition deteriorated, physicians at Dhaka Medical College Hospital said.
Fire safety kit prices shoot up
Prices of fire safety equipment, mainly fire extinguishers, have marked a sharp rise in the local market against the backdrop of high demand and supply shortage.
ACC okays charge sheet against ex-audit chief, 4 others
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday approved a charge sheet against five people, including former Farmers Bank audit committee chairman Mahabubul Haque Chisty, his wife Ruzi
Home ministers’ meeting postponed over Indian polls
The home minister-level meeting between Bangladesh and India, scheduled for this week in New Delhi, was postponed because of Indian national election, officials said on Monday.
