400 migrants from Bangladesh detained on Mexico-US border
Nearly 400 Bangladeshi migrants are currently in jails on the cross-border areas of the United States of America and Mexico after they were detained by the law enforcement agencies for attempting to enter the US illegally.
Exclusive: White House preparing draft national emergency order, has identified $7 billion for wall
The White House is preparing a draft proclamation for President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency along the southern border and has identified more than $7 billion in potential funds for his signature border wall should he go that route, according to internal documents reviewed by CNN.
'Pouring gas on fire': Russia slams Trump's stance in Venezuela
China, Turkey and Syria have joined Russia in criticizing the United States for recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American country's interim president.
Drugs still aplenty despite drive across Bangladesh
Illegal drugs are still available in almost all places of the country as a huge quantity of the contraband items are being seized in countrywide anti-drug drives and suspected drug peddlers are being killed and arrested almost every day.
Cooperation needed among Asia-Pacific nations to combat natural disasters: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday put emphasis on cooperation among the Asia-Pacific nations, especially among neighbours, to combat natural calamities, describing it as very important to face damage of greater magnitude.
Khaleda isolated in courtroom
Jailed Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia was kept isolated in a makeshift courtroom at Bakhshibazar in Old Dhaka during hearing in GATCO graft case on Thursday.
BNP to decide joining DNCC by-polls Thursday evening
Bangladesh Nationalist Party policymakers are going to hold a meeting tonight to decide whether the party will join the upcoming by-elections to the vacant mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation.
Mosharraf, Saimon face arrest warrant in GATCO case
Dhaka Special Judge’s Court 3 has issued arrest warrants against former state minister for power and energy AKM Mosharraf and Ismail Hossain Saimon, son of former shipping minister Akbar Hossain, in GATCO corruption case.
Maduro defiant as Venezuelan opposition leader declares himself acting president
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday gave US diplomats 72 hours to leave the country in response to the head of the National Assembly declaring himself acting president amid massive anti-government protests.
Thailand to hold first election since coup on March 24
Thailand will hold a general election on March 24, authorities said Wednesday, the first national poll since a 2014 coup knocked out the civilian government of Yingluck Shinawatra.
