16th Amendment created scope for political victimisation of SC judges: CJ
The 16th Amendment had created a scope for political victimization of Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice SK Sinha said Tuesday while hearing the government’s appeal against the High Court Division verdict that had struck down the amendment.
Trump's actions have 'weakened' the West, German foreign minister says
Germany's foreign minister launched a scathing criticism of Donald Trump on Monday, claiming the US President's actions have "weakened" the West and accusing the US government of standing "against the interests of the European Union."
Emmanuel Macron proves why the Trump handshake matters so much
There's a tendency among "serious" people to dismiss the importance of the pomp, circumstance and symbolism in politics. "Focus on the policy, not the perceptions!" they shout. Who cares about the fluff.
French president calls on Putin to protect gay Chechens
French president Emmanuel Macron says he has urged Vladimir Putin to ensure that the rights of LGBT people are protected following allegations of a crackdown on gay men in the Russian republic of Chechnya.
ISIS targets Iraqi families with blast at Baghdad ice cream shop
At least 10 people were killed and 40 were wounded when a car bomb exploded outside an ice cream shop in central Baghdad early Tuesday, according to official in the Iraqi capital.
Cyclone Mora hit coastal areas
The severe cyclonic storm, Mora, over north Bay moved northwards and started crossing Cox’s Bazar-Chittagong coast near Kutubdia at 6:00am on Tuesday, a special bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department said today.
11 major cyclones hit Bangladesh since 1965
At least eleven major tropical cyclones accompanied by storm surges lashed the country since 1965, leaving 474,705 people dead, according to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
Zia’s death anniv today
Today is the 36th death anniversary of late president Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
PM accorded red carpet reception in Vienna
A red carpet was rolled out as prime minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Vienna Monday afternoon on a two-day official visit to attend a conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
FOREIGN TRIPS OF 11 LOWER COURT JUDGES WITHOUT SC CONSULTATION CJ annoyed
Chief Justice SK Sinha on Monday expressed annoyance over the law ministry sending 11 lower court judges to Australia on a training course without consulting with the Supreme Court.
