EC can’t assure flawless election: CEC
Chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Tuesday said that there was no guarantee that there would be no irregularity in the next general election scheduled for January 28, 2019 at the latest.
Attacks on journalists spark protests
Journalists cutting across the opinion lines on Tuesday demanded arrest of attackers on reporters and photographers who covered student demonstrations pressing for safety on roads, within 72 hours.
Iran's president says he'll talk to Trump "right now"
Washington (CNN)Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued a challenge to President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the Islamic Republic would welcome talks with the US "right now."
In Yemen, UAE tries to manage optics as well as its military offensive
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (CNN)Aysha al-Daheri is standing on an airport runway a little after midnight. Behind her, a C-17 military aircraft is being loaded up with 15 tons' worth of aid bundles.
President urged to stop tweeting on Trump Tower meeting
(CNN)President Donald Trump has been urged to stop tweeting about the 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Trump's top advisers and several Russians, a source familiar with discussions tells CNN.
US-led coalition admits airstrikes killed 77 civilians in Raqqa, Syria
Washington (CNN)After previously slamming a June report by Amnesty International, the US-led military coalition fighting ISIS is now acknowledging findings by the human rights group that 77 civilians were in fact killed during airstrikes conducted in Raqqa, Syria, last summer.
Bangladesh protests: How students brought Dhaka to a standstill
Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN)A tragic traffic accident over a week ago has triggered mass protests by students who have taken to the streets of Bangladesh's capital to demand that authorities improve road safety.
5-year jail for death caused by reckless driving
The cabinet on Monday approved the draft ‘Road Transport Bill, 2018’ with a provision of maximum five-year jail and fines for rash and negligent driving causing deaths or serious injuries.
‘Drug peddler’ killed in Gaibandha ‘gunfight’
A suspected drug peddler was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion in Bamandanga area of Sundarganj in Gaibandha early Tuesday.
Shahidul on seven-day remand
A Dhaka metropolitan magistrate’s court on Monday remanded internationally acclaimed photographer and activist Shahidul Alam for seven days in police custody for interrogation.
