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.
HASINA’S DELHI VISIT India now for basin-wise river management
India has brought basin-wise river management in the negotiations with Bangladesh amid uncertainty of the signing of an agreement on Teesta River water sharing and formal concurrence on Bangladesh’s proposal for joint constructions of the Padma-Ganges Barrage during prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to New Delhi scheduled for April 7-10.
37 Bangladeshi workers arrested in Malaysia
At least 37 undocumented Bangladeshi migrant workers were detained by Malaysian police at its Sarawak province, according to Bernama, a Malaysian news agency.
Clearance must for building houses even at villages
The cabinet on Monday approved in principle the draft ‘Urban and Regional Planning Bill 2017’ proposing mandatory clearance from the authorities concerned to use land for building any house or any other development activity even in rural areas.
Joint forces raid two ‘extremist hideouts’ in Chittagong
Joint forces on Monday conducted drives at two houses, believed to be extremist hideouts, at Colonel Haat and Uttar Kattoli in Akbar Shah areas of the city on Monday evening.
