Khaleda’ appeals against rejection of her writ petitions challenging cancellation of nomination papers not in cause list
Former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday appealed in the Appellate Division against rejection of her writ petitions challenging cancellation of her nomination papers for three Parliament seats.
Fears for more tsunamis after hundreds killed in Indonesia
More deadly tsunamis could strike the Indonesian coastline in the coming days, authorities warn, as the volcano which triggered the weekend's devastating wave continues to erupt.
Japan suffers biggest natural population decline ever in 2018
Japan suffered its biggest natural population decline ever this year, government statistics show.
Army, navy deployed in 407 upazilas
The Election Commission has deployed army and navy in 407 of the 491 upazilas ‘in aid to the civil power’ for 10 days for the December 30 general election.
Attacks, arrests of oppositions on
Attack, intimidation and arrests of activists of main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, its allies and Left Democratic Alliance continued on Sunday, only six days ahead of the December 30 general election.
Tsunami in Indonesia kills at least 168 without warning
At least 168 people have been killed and another 745 injured after a tsunami hit the coastline of west Java and Sumatra, Indonesia on Saturday.
Trump asking advisers if he can legally fire Fed chief
President Donald Trump has begun polling advisers about whether he has the legal authority to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, according to two people familiar with the matter, who described the President as newly furious at the Fed chief as markets tumble.
178 foreign observers to monitor polls
A total of 178 observers representing 16 countries and foreign organisations have applied to Election Commission to monitor the upcoming 11th general election in Bangladesh slated for December 30.
Latif Siddiqui quits election race
Tangail-4 independent candidate Abdul Latif Siddiqui on Sunday stepped aside from the election race protesting at attacks on his election campaigns by his rivals.
Government set to shut down for the third time in a year as Congress adjourns for the night
While negotiations continue in Congress to reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown, there is virtually no chance a vote will happen Friday night -- all but assuring there will be a partial government shutdown at midnight.
