Emmanuel Macron's French presidential campaign hacked

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron has been the victim of a "massive and coordinated hacking operation," his campaign team said, slamming the attack as a last-ditch attempt to undermine him before Sunday's election.

82 Chibok schoolgirls released in Nigeria

Eighty-two Chibok schoolgirls have been released after successful negotiations between the terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigerian government, the Nigerian President's office said.

FDA approves first new drug for ALS treatment in 22 years

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new drug for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in more than two decades.

PM issues stark warning against Yaba peddlers in Cox’s Bazar

Issuing a strong warning against Yaba business, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said those involved in Yaba business will surely face punishment as the tourist city of Cox’s Bazar earned a bad name due to this illicit business.

Promotion of 108 addl district judges stalled

Promotion of 108 additional district judges as district judges remains stalled as the Supreme Court did not approve the proposal sent by the law ministry six months ago.

Job seekers use central public library most

The central public library has turned just into a reading room for job seekers who consider it a ‘solitary place’ to prepare for competitive examinations rather than a centre of learning.

Two baby giraffe born at Dhaka Zoo

Bangladesh National Zoo, Dhaka announced on Saturday that two baby giraffe were born this weakened.

NBR asks power division not to raise electricity price after new VAT act enforcement

The National Board of Revenue has requested the power division not to increase electricity prices after the new VAT act comes into effect to keep the burden VAT on consumers unchanged.

French election: Le Pen, Macron trade jabs in final TV debate

Far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen and independent centrist Emmanuel Macron came out swinging from the start of Wednesday's only televised head-to-head debate of the presidential election.

Japanese leader sets 2020 deadline for changing pacifist constitution

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday he aims to have his country's pacifist constitution revised and a new version in effect by 2020.