Trump administration revokes Palestinian envoy's US residency permit
The Trump administration has revoked the residency permits and closed the bank accounts of the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) representative to the United States, Husam Zomlot, as well as those of his family, according to Palestinian officials.
No quota for class-I, class-II jobs
The secretary-level committee for review of quota system led by cabinet secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam submitted its report to prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday recommending abolition of quota in recruitment of Class I and Class II civil servants.
Division-1 jail facilities to Shahidul upheld
Acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam’s division 1 in jail remained undisturbed as the Appellate Division on Monday dropped the government’s appeal to stay his legitimate jail facilities from the list of matters to be heard.
Digital Security Bill in JS for passage
A parliamentary standing committee on Monday placed its report on the much-talked-about Digital Security Bill to parliament recommending life term or a fine of Tk 1 crore or both for breaching official secrecy.
Cabinet nods allowing India to use Ctg, Mongla ports
The cabinet on Monday approved the draft of an agreement allowing India to use Chattogram and Mongla ports for movement of goods from one place to another in India through Bangladesh territory at risk of congestion at the country’s premier seaport in Chattogram.
Typhoon Mangkhut hits mainland China, lashes Hong Kong, dozens dead in Philippines
The world's strongest storm this year, Typhoon Mangkhut, continued its path of destruction across Southeast Asia over the weekend, reaching mainland China on Sunday afternoon after pummeling Hong Kong and killing dozens in the Philippines.
Washington Post: Kavanaugh accuser comes forward
A woman accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct more than 30 years ago came forward publicly Sunday, detailing her allegations about the Supreme Court nominee in an interview with The Washington Post.
Disruptor in Chief: How Trump is changing world order
The US emerged from World War II as a superpower aiming to shape the globe in its own image. America's alliance with European powers sought to prevent another catastrophic conflict by founding institutions dedicated to defending democracy, human rights and free markets across the world.
Student bodies demand immediate DUCSU poll, political co-existence
Leaders of different student organisations demanded immediate elections to Dhaka University Central Students Union, due since 1990, ensuring peaceful coexistence of student bodies and healthy political atmosphere on the campus as the university authorities held a meeting with them on Sunday.
Medical board recommends hospitalising Khaleda
A new medical board comprising of physicians from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Sunday recommended getting former prime minister and BNP chairperson, Khaleda Zia,
