Procession of deaths grows as govt indifferent: Khaleda

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday alleged that amid accidents and procession of deaths the government, meaning the prime minister, was flying home and abroad cheerfully.

BANK ACCOUNTS Mannan hints at excise duty cut

State minister for finance MA Mannan on Tuesday said that there was scope for the government to reconsider its proposal for increased excise duty on bank accounts.

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.