US military chief in Pacific: Testing our forces would be 'foolhardy'
Osan Air Base, South Korea (CNN)The top American military commander in the Indo-Pacific region said Tuesday it would be "foolhardy" for adversaries of the United States to try to take advantage of any perceived weaknesses in US operational capacity.
Treasury secretary's wife apologizes for Instagram post, reply
(CNN)Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's wife Louise Linton apologized Tuesday after sustained backlash for a now-deleted Instagram post touting her wealth and her subsequent reply belittling a commenter.
Hundreds dead, thousands at risk after massive flooding in South Asia
(CNN)More than 700 people are believed to have been killed in massive floods and landslides that have rocked Bangladesh, India and Nepal this month, aid workers say.
N’ganj seven-murder : HC starts delivering verdict on 26 death reference
The High Court on Tuesday started delivering its verdict on the death reference of 26 convicts in the sensational seven murders that took place in the river port city of Narayanganj in 2014.
Floods improve in north
The water level in all of the major rivers fell further on Monday, improving overall flood situation in the northern districts, according to Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre. As the Ganges-Padma river basin continued falling, the flood-affected districts in the country’s central zones would also improve soon, the FFWC officials hoped.
PM slams CJ for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday slammed chief justice SK Sinha for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan. Addressing a function coinciding with the anniversary of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack, Hasina said that Justice Sinha should have quit before making such comparison and defaming parliament.
Dhaka’s rail link with northern, southern dists resumes
Dhaka’s rail communications with the country’s northern and southern districts resumed on Monday, after remaining suspended for 35 hours since Sunday morning. Railway officials informed that the Dhaka-bound Rangpur Express successfully crossed the railway bridge at Pouli of Kalihati in Tangail at 5:25pm after repairs were conducted on the bridge.
People to pay last respects to ‘Nayakraj’ at FDC, Shaheed Minar
Fans, artistes and people from all walks of life will pay tribute to the legendary actor Razzak, popularly known as Nayak Raj Razzak, on Tuesday at Central Shaheed Minar.
Trump calls for Pakistan, India to do more on Afghanistan
(CNN)US President Donald Trump had tough words for Pakistan Monday, as he attempted to steer a new approach on Afghanistan.
Trump declares US will 'win' in Afghanistan, but gives few details
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump on Monday vowed the US will "fight to win" in Afghanistan, extending the 16-year campaign there with a promise to beef up the American military presence while ratcheting up pressure on other countries in the region to help turn the tide.
