Amend laws for safe, secure digital platforms: speakers

Speakers at a seminar in Dhaka on Wednesday stressed the need for amending laws that either exclude or vaguely cover online security breaches to ensure safe and secure online platforms for consumers.

White House: Trump paid $38 million in income tax in 2005

The White House said Tuesday President Donald Trump earned more than $150 million in income and paid $38 million in taxes even after taking into account large scale depreciation for construction in response to questions about the coming publication of his 2005 return.

Worse than Wilders? Why refugees in the Netherlands fear the status quo

Khalid Jone is -- in theory -- one of the lucky ones. He fled bloodshed in Sudan after his family was killed in bomb attacks, and made it to safety in the Netherlands.

Erdogan attacks Dutch over Srebrenica as tensions escalate

Turkey's president has accused the Dutch of being responsible for the biggest massacre in Europe since World War II in remarks that will escalate tensions further between the two countries.

North Korea looms over Rex Tillerson's first Asia trip

When Rex Tillerson was sworn in as US Secretary of State, his boss said he would bring a "clear-eyed focus to foreign affairs."

US, South Korea, Japan start drills off North Korea

The US, Japan and South Korea sent a pointed message to North Korea on Tuesday, dispatching high-tech missile defense ships to the same area where Pyongyang fired four missiles just eight days ago.

Judiciary held hostage, says CJ

The Appellate Division on Tuesday reiterated that the judiciary was now held hostage, expressing dissatisfaction as the government continued seeking time to gazette the disciplinary rules for lower court judges.

EC plans dialogues with parties

The Election Commission is planning to hold dialogues with all registered political parties to finalise its work plan for holding the next general elections.

Keep confidence in AL: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called upon the countrymen to keep confidence in the Awami League and reelect the party in the next elections to serve the people again.

Hasina, Modi talks on April 8

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina would go to India on April 7 on a four-day state visit at the invitation of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.