PRICE HIKE OF ESSENTIALS, POWER, GAS Police foil left parties’ bid to lay siege to secretariat

Police on Tuesday foiled an attempt of 10 left parties to lay siege to the secretariat protesting at the price hike of essentials, power and gas.

Russia protests: Kremlin critic Navalny jailed, hundreds arrested

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was found guilty late Monday of calling repeatedly for unlawful protests and sentenced to 30 days of detention, his spokeswoman said, following a day of nationwide anti-corruption demonstrations.

Trump's friend Christopher Ruddy says President 'considering' firing Mueller

One of President Donald Trump's friends said Monday he believes the President is considering dismissing special counsel Robert Mueller, who was appointed to lead the FBI investigation into Russia's potential ties to the 2016 election.

Exclusive: Dennis Rodman heading to North Korea

NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is expected to arrive in North Korea Tuesday, according to two officials in that country who spoke to CNN.

Trawler capsizes in Buriganga, many missing

A trawler carrying around 100 passengers capsized in the River Buriganga at Sadarghat in Dhaka early Tuesday.

HC asks trial courts, jail authorities to deduct convicts’ pre-trial custody periods

The High Court has directed trial courts and jail authorities to deduct convicts’ pre-trial custody periods from their total jail terms as Section 35A of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 requires.

Rain causes chaos all over

Heavy rains with gusty winds triggered by depression wreaked havoc in many areas of the country on Monday, low lying areas were inundated and fishing and other boats capsized in the sea and at least 75 fishermen were reported missing.

Livelihoods of ethnic minorities hit hard

Ethnic minorities, whose houses were set ablaze by Bengali settlers at Langadu in Rangamti on June 2, are still finding it hard to lead a normal life as fear for potential attacks grips their lives.

80pc assistant teachers to be promoted as assistant headmasters: Nahid

Education minister Nurul Islam Nahid on Monday said 80 per cent assistant teachers would get an opportunity to be assistant headmasters.