‘Jatiya Oikya Front’ launched without B Chy
BNP, Jatiya Oikya Prokriya and Jukta Front on Saturday launched a new opposition alliance, 'Jatiya Oikya Front', ahead of the 11th national election without Bikalpadhara Bangladesh President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury.
Apple watch worn by Saudi journalist may have transmitted evidence of his death, Turkish paper reports
Missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have recorded his own death, a Turkish newspaper reported Saturday morning.
Are Trump and Xi on the brink of a new Cold War?
There is growing realization -- and fear -- among Chinese officials in Beijing that US President Donald Trump could be serious in his promise to upend the types of bilateral relations they have become accustomed to in the past few decades.
Zafrullah offers apology to Gen Aziz over talk-show remark
Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder and one of trustees Zafrullah Chowdhury at press conference on Saturday offered apology to the chief of army staff for choosing wrong word and providing information about him at a television talk show.
Editors to form human chain against Digital Security Act on Oct 15
The Editors' Council will form a human chain on October 15 protesting against the passage of Digital Security Act by parliament and the president’s assent to the law despite objection and repeated protest of journalists, several engagement with the government and two sittings with the parliamentary standing committee over the law.
Bangladesh can reduce poverty by improving water, sanitation qualities: WB
Bangladesh can reduce poverty and accelerate growth faster by taking urgent actions to improve the quality of water and sanitation, says a new World Bank report.
A week ago, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul alive. So where is he now?
A little over a week ago, a prominent Saudi journalist walked into the consulate general in Istanbul, intending to get paperwork that would allow him to marry his Turkish fiancée. She hasn't seen him since.
AL demands death penalty for Tarique, trial of Khaleda in Aug 21 attack case
The ruling Awami League on Wednesday demanded death sentence for Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman and trial of former prime minister Khaleda Zia for their involvement in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack to a rally of the party at Bangabandhu Avenue.
Nikki Haley may have timed her exit perfectly
Nikki Haley is getting out of the Trump administration with her stature elevated and political prospects brightened -- not something that could be said for most top political power players who leave the President's reputation-crushing fold.
BNP rejects Aug 21 grenade attack case verdict
Bangladesh Nationalist Party has rejected the verdict of August 21 grenade attack case terming it a 'dictated' judgement.
