How world leaders fared in a turbulent year
(CNN)It has been a turbulent year for many leaders across the globe, and while some benefited from 2017's geopolitical twists and turns, others suffered a series of setbacks.
Voting at Rangpur city polls underway
People are exercising their right to vote in the elections to Rangpur City Corporation without any major incident so far.The number of presence of voters is increasing with the passage of time as the balloting in 193 polling stations started at 8:00am on Thursday.
QUESTION LEAKS Education system under question
Question leaks that have so far menaced public and other examinations have now started taking place for terminal examinations even at the primary level, further jeopardizing the already declining standards of education.
Withdraw legal notice against Hasina: AL
The ruling Awami League on Wednesday called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to withdraw the legal notice served against its party president and prime minister Sheikh Hasina on a defamation charge
Fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport
Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were disrupted since early Wednesday due to dense fog, affecting the schedules of over 33 domestic and international flights.
Rangpur city polls today
The stage was all set on Wednesday for holding the Rangpur City Corporation election today amid cold wave affecting the regular city life.
Nikki Haley: The US is 'taking names' on Jerusalem resolution
(CNN)US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warns the US will be "taking names" of the countries that vote in favor of a resolution that condemns the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
South Korean coast guard fires 250 rounds at Chinese fishing ships
(CNN)South Korea's coast guard said it fired almost 250 rounds of ammunition from a machine gun and other weapons during a confrontation with dozens of Chinese fishing vessels Tuesday
North Korean soldier defects across demilitarized zone
Seoul, South Korea (CNN)A "low-ranking" North Korean soldier defected to South Korea early Thursday morning across the demilitarized zone between the two countries, South Korea said.
US asks UN to ban 10 ships from world's ports over North Korea ties
(CNN)The United States has asked the United Nations to ban 10 ships from entering the world's ports over alleged dealings with North Korea.
