Punish me as long as you want, Khaleda tells court
‘Punish me as long as you want,’ said Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia to the makeshift courtroom at the old Dhaka Central Jail on Najimuddin Road in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi, Sylhet sworn in
Newly elected mayors of Rajshahi and Sylhet city corporations AHM Khairuzzman Liton and Ariful Haque Chowdhury took oath of office on Wednesday.
Wives make plea for jailed Myanmar journalists
The wives of the two Reuters journalists sentenced to seven years of hard labor in Myanmar said their husbands were innocent Tuesday as their lawyer confirmed they would appeal the sentence.
Typhoon Jebi leaves trail of destruction in Japan
The strongest typhoon to hit Japan's mainland in 25 years years smashed a tanker into a bridge, forcing one of the country's largest airports to close and hundreds of flight to be canceled.
Pompeo to tackle Pakistan on terrorism, tighten US links with India
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will talk tough on terrorism to Pakistan and attempt to strengthen his country's links with India during what is likely to be a difficult and potentially testing visit to South Asia beginning Wednesday.
No human hauler on Dhaka streets
Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Md Aasaduzzaman Mia on Tuesday said that no human haulers would be allowed on the streets in Dhaka city.
Hearing of Khaleda’s case to be held in jail
The government has set up a makeshift courtroom at the old Dhaka Central Jail on Najimuddin Road for holding trial of jailed Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia as she was staying there.
HC judge feels embarrassed to hear Shahidul's bail petition
The High Court Division on Tuesday declined to hear acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam’s bail application on the plea that a judge felt embarrassed.
Salute to student protests for road safety: Obaidul Quader
Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday hailed young boys and girls for their recent protests demanding road safety.
Trump comes out swinging ahead of big political week
President Donald Trump couldn't wait to launch into the fall political season, an intense 10-week conflagration that marks a hugely consequential chapter in his turbulent presidency.
