No respite from Rohingya crisis in sight
The government believes that Rohingya crisis is unlikely to be resolved soon as the exodus of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh continues amid unrelenting violence by security forces in Rakhine State.
Trump, Dem congresswoman feud over his remarks to widow of fallen soldier
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump engaged in a public feud Wednesday with a Democratic congresswoman over her claim that he told the widow of a US serviceman killed in an ambush in Niger that "he knew what he signed up for, but I guess it still hurt."
South Korean opposition leader: Nukes are the only way to guarantee peace
Seoul (CNN)Seoul needs nuclear weapons of its own if it is to negotiate with North Korea on an equal footing, a leading South Korean opposition figure says.
New study suggests insect populations have declined by 75% over 3 decades
(CNN)A new scientific study has found "dramatic" and "alarming" declines in insect populations in areas in Germany, which researchers say could have far-reaching consequences for the world's crop production and natural ecosystems
What we know and don't know about the deadly Niger attack
Washington (CNN)Defense Secretary James Mattis wants answers regarding the ambush by 50 ISIS-affiliated fighters that left four US soldiers dead and two wounded in Niger two weeks ago, three senior US defense officials told CNN Wednesday.
Tillerson raps China as 'predatory' rule breaker
Washington (CNN)Secretary of State Rex Tillerson rebuked China on Wednesday for subverting the global order, undermining the sovereignty of its neighbors and for being an irresponsible international actor prone to predatory economic policies.
It’s make or break for Tigers
Bangladesh will have another opportunity to make some impression in their tour of South Africa when they will face the hosts in the second one-day international match in Paarl today.
Nazmul recalls bittersweet time
Outgoing Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan on Tuesday admitted that dealing the International Cricket Council in different situations was the most challenging task for him over the past four years.
Khaleda awaits legal action, says HM
Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said lawful action will be taken against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia after her return home from London. ‘Legal action will be taken against her (Khaleda) as there’ve are warrants for her arrest. We’ll take action as per law when the documents of the warrants reach us,’ he said.
AL sit in talks with EC
Election Commission on Wednesday sat in talks with ruling Awami League to seek its opinion over the commission’s preparation for the next general election likely to be held in December 2018.
