Body of beheaded German hostage found in Philippines
Officials have found the body of Jurgen Kantner, a German hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in the Philippines last week.
China's premier: Hong Kong independence calls 'will lead nowhere'
China's second highest-ranking politician criticized calls for Hong Kong independence in a speech to the nation's parliament Sunday.
BGMEA loses last legal battle
The Appellate Division on Sunday rejected a petition filed by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association for a review of its verdict that had upheld a High Court judgement ordering the demolition of 15-storey BGMEA Bhaban illegally constructed in Hatirjheel lake in the capital.
PM off to Jakarta to attend Leaders' Summit
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for Jakarta on Monday morning on a three-day official visit to Indonesia to attend the Leaders' Summit in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
Rajuk allots plots to 31 people on political consideration
Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha once again allotted plots to 31 people, including ruling Awami League activists and government officials, at its Uttara housing project allegedly on political consideration.
MPs censure Muhith for praising Yunus
Two lawmakers – one from the Awami League and other from the Workers Party of Bangladesh – on Sunday criticised finance minister AMA Muhith for praising the contribution of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to poverty reduction through microcredit.
Ansar Al Islam banned
Extremist outfit Ansar Al Islam, which claimed responsibilities for killing leading LGBT activist Xulhaz Mannan and other secular writers, has been banned.
Trump's baseless wiretap claim
President Donald Trump made a stunning claim Saturday, alleging without offering evidence that his predecessor, Barack Obama, wiretapped his phones at Trump Tower ahead of the 2016 election.
US suspends expedited processing of H-1B visas
The US is temporarily suspending expedited processing of H-1B visas, eliminating the option of shorter wait times for the program that helps highly skilled foreigners work at US companies.
China expects slower economic growth of about 6.5% this year
China expects its growth engine to continue to cool off after decades of breakneck expansion. The government said Sunday that it's targeting growth of "around 6.5% or higher if possible" in 2017.
