National Mourning Day observed
The nation observed the National Mourning Day on Tuesday with due respect, marking the 42nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Bangladesh’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Trump says both sides to blame amid Charlottesville backlash
(CNN)President Donald Trump, in a staggering, impromptu news conference in New York on Tuesday, blamed the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend on both sides of the conflict -- equating the white supremacists on one side with the "alt-left" on the other side
By the numbers: 7 charts that explain hate groups in the United States
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German airline goes bust after Etihad pulls plug
Air Berlin has gone bust, but passengers needn't panic just yet. Germany's second biggest airline filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday after Abu Dhabi's Etihad -- its leading shareholder -- refused to finance another bailout.
US Navy commander pleads guilty in 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal
(CNN)An active-duty US Navy commander pleaded guilty Tuesday in a major corruption scandal involving a Singapore-based defense contractor.
Six embankments collapse in Lalmonirhat flooding fresh areas
The flood situation in Lalmonirhat worsened further as six embankments collapsed due to strong current in the Teesta and Dharla rivers, inundating fresh areas of the district. Following the collapse, some 19 villages went under water freshly and more than one hundred houses were eroded by the rivers.
Dinajpur-Dhaka rail link halted for floods
Rail communications of Dinajpur with Dhaka remained suspended since Sunday night as rail tracks in Dinajpur sadar went under water. Dinajpur railway station master Monirul Islam said rail links of Dinajpur with Dhaka and Panchagarh remained halted as rail tracks were marooned.
Janmashtami being observed
The Hindu community of the country is observing Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, with due religious fervour.
10 lakh people marooned, 18 die as flood engulfs 20 districts
At least 18 people were killed in three districts and more than 10 lakh people were marooned as fresh flood engulfed 20 districts on Sunday while major rivers continued to rise because of onrush of water from India and heavy rains.
Heavy rainfall likely in two divisions
Heavy (44-88mm) to very heavy (89mm or more) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Sylhet and Chittagong divisions during next 24 hours beginning at 10:00am on Monday.
