HC asks Comilla court to dispose of Khaleda’s bail plea by July 26

The High Court on Monday directed the Comilla Special Tribunal-1 judge to dispose of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia’s bail petition by Thursday in the second

Bangladesh win first ODI in WIndies

An all-round Bangladesh national cricket team on Sunday notched up a comfortable 48-run win over against West Indies in the first match to take a 1-0 lead in the three match one-day international series in Guyana on Sunday.

Disciplined army plays helpful role in establishing democracy: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said a disciplined and strong army always plays a very helpful role in establishing and integrating democracy in any country.

BCL attacks Mahmudur in Kushtia

Bangla daily Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman sustained injuries in the head and face as a group of leaders and activists of ruling Awami League backed student organisation

RAB for suspending mobile money transfer to Cox’s Bazar

Rapid Action Battalion director general Benazir Ahmed on Sunday urged home minister Asaduzzaman Khan to bar mobile money transfer services to Cox’s Bazar for two months as the minister said Colombia-style war against drugs would continue until Bangladesh could control drug menace

Girls much ahead of boys in public exam results

Girls have been outperforming boys in terms of pass rate in Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalents examinations for the last five years and this year too they have taken the big lead over boys.

Trump tweets explosive threat to Iran

(CNN)US President Donald Trump has launched a furious all-caps Twitter rebuke of Iran declaring "you will suffer consequences the likes of which few have ever suffered before."

Japan: Deadly heat wave continues as temperatures near 40C in Tokyo

Tokyo (CNN)Dozens of people have died across Japan as the country continues to swelter under scorching summer temperatures.

North Korea wants US to make 'bold move' towards peace before denuclearization: source

Washington (CNN)Continued negotiations between the United States and North Korea hinge on Washington's willingness to make a "bold move" and agree to a peace treaty with Pyongyang, according to an official with close knowledge of North Korea's position on the matter.

At least 14 people shot in Toronto and shooter is dead, police say

(CNN)A woman was killed and 13 others injured in a shooting in Toronto on Sunday night, Police Chief Mark Saunders said.The suspect is also dead, Saunders said.