Why popularity means nothing in race to be Hong Kong's leader
It's campaign season in Hong Kong, and on the streets of the city's Wan Chai district, John Tsang is getting mobbed.
RIVERS AROUND CAPITAL Fish disappears as pollution deepens
Buriganga, Shitalakhhya, Balu and the Turag, the four rivers flowing by the capital became virtually fishless as their waters have been polluted by dumping industrial wastes and sewage. The four rivers ceased to be habitats for fish, other aquatic life and plants.
WASAs lack sewage treatment efficiency
Water Supply and Sewerage Authorities in the country’s major cities still lack sewage treatment efficiency, raising concerns as almost all untreated wastewater generated there pollutes adjacent rivers and water bodies every day.
Country will be ruined with BNP in power: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the country would be in a state of ruin if any evil force like BNP and Jamaat get the opportunity to grab power again like 2001 and urged the countrymen to remain careful about the threat.
Canadian HC discusses political issues with Khaleda
Canadian high commissioner in Dhaka Benoit-Pierre Laramee on Tuesday discussed Bangladesh’s current political issues with Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia. The Canadian diplomat called on the BNP chairperson at her Gulshan office.
MUFTI’S DEATH SENTENCE SC verdict reaches jail
The copy of the Appellate Division full verdict dismissing the petitions seeking review of the death sentences of Harkatul-Jihad Al Islami, Bangladesh chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and two other Huji leaders reached the Kashimpur High Security Central Jail on Tuesday night.
FBI: Trump campaign, Russia ties investigated, no wiretap evidence found
FBI Director James Comey said for the first time Monday that the bureau is investigating whether there was any coordination between the Trump campaign and Moscow while Russia was interfering in the presidential election.
US: North Korean rocket engine could go on long-range missile
Two US defense officials told CNN Monday that the rocket engine North Korea tested Sunday could possibly be used in an eventual intercontinental ballistic missile.
South Sudan plane crash: All on board survive 'miraculous' landing
A commercial plane on Monday made a crash landing in poor weather at an airport in South Sudan, causing several injuries among the 43 on board.
South Korea: Park 'deeply apologizes' as she meets with prosecutors
South Korea's ousted President Park Geun-hye met with prosecutors Tuesday, the first time since she lost her executive immunity.
