Cumilla arson case: Khaleda gets 6-month interim bail
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia secured a six-month interim bail in a case filed over the death of people in an arson attack in Cumilla.
BNP holds human chain for Khaleda 's release, treatment
Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday held human chain in Dhaka demanding unconditional release and proper treatment of the party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who has been in jail since February 8, 2018.
Denmark has a 'pervasive rape culture,' says Amnesty International
Denmark has a "pervasive rape culture" caused by its failure to address victims' grievances, antiquated laws and its reluctance to prosecute rapists, Amnesty International said in a report released Tuesday.
Satellite images show activity at North Korean missile site, reports say
Satellite images appear to show that North Korea has begun rebuilding a part of a long-range missile test facility, analysts said Tuesday, raising potential questions about the future of US-North Korea negotiations.
Philippines warns US treaty could drag it into war as B-52 bomber flies over South China Sea
The Philippines' top defense official has questioned a key treaty with the US over fears it could drag the country into war in the South China Sea, a day after an American B-52 bomber performed a flyover of the contested region.
Tk 150cr more for scam-hit Janata, Basic
The financial institutions division has recommended that Janata and BASIC banks be provided with Tk 150 crore bailout funds because of severe capital shortfall faced by both the scam-hit state-owned banks.
Obaidul may undergo bypass surgery
Ailing Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader was likely to undergo a bypass surgery at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore where he was now being treated, doctors concerned said on Tuesday.
BNP meets home minister for Khaleda’s treatment
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders on Tuesday met home minister Asaduzzaman Khan at his office in Dhaka and requested him to make better arrangement for the treatment of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Eminent citizens condemn withdrawal of permission
Eminent citizens and rights activists on Tuesday condemned the withdrawal of permission earlier granted to hold a talk noted author and activist Arundhati Roy at Krishibid Institution.
China's military is going from strength to strength under Xi Jinping
Under Chinese President Xi Jinping, a revolution has been taking place inside Beijing's armed forces.
