PM launches Karnaphuli Tunnel boring
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the boring work of the much-awaited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli River opening up a new horizon in the country’s communication system on Sunday.
Many still look for missing relatives
Many are still visiting hospitals and morgues in search of their near and dear ones who remained missing even after three days of the deadly fire at Chawk Bazar in old Dhaka that killed at least 67 people and injured scores.
Pentagon says it will be months before construction on Trump's border wall starts
Even if everything goes according to plan, it will likely be months before construction on President Donald Trump's sought-after border wall can even start, according to senior defense officials.
Trump predicts 'very good chance' of China trade deal
President Donald Trump expressed optimism on a trade deal with China, after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in the Oval Office on Friday afternoon.
Enough western meddling
AMERICAN politicians from the two main parties have finally found something to agree upon: more intervention in Venezuela.
Chemical warehouses removed for owners’ unwillingness: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said it is regretful that chemical warehouses in Old Dhaka could not be relocated for the reluctance of owners.
Dhaka blaze prompts calls for action on building safety
Bangladesh must enforce its building code and safety regulations if it is to avoid more disasters like the fire that killed at least 70 people in a centuries-old neighbourhood of the capital this week, experts said.
Neighbours fleeing fire yet to return home
Residents of Chawk Bazar who fled their houses because of fire that burned four buildings at Churihatta Wednesday night were yet to return as power supply to the area was yet to be restored. At least 67 people were killed and scored injured in the fire that broke out at Hazi Wahed Mansion and its three adjacent buildings Wednesday night.
Catholic Church's problems with abuse are playing out in India amid summit
As more than 200 leaders from the Roman Catholic Church meet in Rome for an unprecedented summit to address clergy sexual abuse, a crisis is being renewed in India.
US, China sketch outlines of deal to end trade war
The United States and China have started to outline commitments in principle on the stickiest issues in their trade dispute, marking the most significant progress yet toward ending a seven-month trade war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
