Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina exchanged greetings with people from different walks of life, party leaders and workers, judges and foreign diplomats at her Ganobhaban residence today on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.Sheikh Hasina, also the Awami League chief, first exchanged Eid…
The militant attack in Sholakia during Eid-ul-Fitr has led to more security but due to rain the turnout of the faithful was poor on Eid-ul-Azha.Rains and the lingering memory of the militant attack on Jul 7 kept many of the…
Giving birth is never easy – but for mum Audra Lynn it was a textbook delivery.The footage of her water birth in Orange County, California has stunned social media users because the baby seemingly pops out after only a few…
Eoin Morgan, England’s limited-overs captain, will not travel to Bangladesh to lead the team in their one-day series due to concerns about security, the ECB has confirmed. Opening batsman Alex Hales has also ruled himself out of the tour for…
Hillary Clinton’s health – long the obsession of conspiracy theorists — emerged Sunday as a legitimate campaign issue after Clinton nearly swooned and stumbled at a Sept. 11 commemoration, underscoring the sense that that summer’s sure-thing candidate is flagging at…
Former British prime minister David Cameron has said he is resigning from his seat in parliament to avoid becoming a distraction for his successor, ending his political career just weeks after he lost a referendum to stay in the European…
Paris (AP/UNB) – The Dalai Lama says there should be dialogue with Islamic State extremists to end bloodshed in Syria and Iraq, and argues that religion is never a justification for bloodshed.
Dhaka – The United Nations Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, Alfred de Zayas, on Tuesday called on States and Parliaments to ensure that all future trade agreements stipulate the primacy of human rights,…
Karen representatives today vowed to appeal against the recent Thai court verdict that ruled the authorities did not break the law in burning their properties to forcefully evict them from Kaeng Krachan National Park.Indigenous rights groups have called for effective…
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said there is a need for constant vigilance by everyone so that conspirators cannot foil the country’s hard-earned independence, UNB news agency reported.
Osan Air Base (AP/UNB) — The United States on Tuesday sent two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show of force meant to cow North Korea after its recent nuclear test and also to settle rattled…
Dhaka – President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday urged all to remain alert so that no one can create indiscipline in society by misinterpreting religion, UNB news agency reported.
Srinagar (AP/UNB) — Fresh clashes left two anti-India protesters dead and scores injured in India’s portion of Kashmir on Tuesday, police said, as a security lockdown marred Eid festivities in the troubled region.
Dhaka – Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated across Bangladesh on Tuesday. Muslims will sacrifice animals commemorating Hazrat Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah as illustrated by his readiness to give up his beloved son Hazrat Ismail.…
Dhaka – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday said the government is planning to bring those who earn Tk 16,000 or more a month under the tax net from the next fiscal year, UNB news agency reported. He came up…
More than 30 workers have died after an explosion and fire engulfed a factory that produces packing for brands like Nestle. The father of one of the victims has filed suit against the building owner for manslaughter.
Expert argues test won’t take place for at least six months Dagyum Ji South Korea’s Defense Ministry believes North Korea is ready to carry out another nuclear test “at any time” at its Punggye-ri testing site, a spokesperson told reporters…
Former Prime Minister David Cameron is standing down from his position in Parliament because he doesn’t want to be a distraction to the new government headed by Theresa May.Cameron’s unexpected announcement Monday will trigger a by-election for his seat in…
Dhaka – Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales made themselves unavailable for England’s upcoming cricket tour of Bangladesh because of their security concerns.The England and Wales Cricket Board made the announcement on Sunday, with director of cricket Andrew Strauss saying England “respect…
Dhaka – Two goals, a yellow card, accused of diving, and repeatedly kicked, shoved and goaded.Just a typical all-action match for Diego Costa.The Spain striker capped a bustling display by scoring from an 81st-minute overhead kick to earn Chelsea a…
Dhaka – After considering skipping the U.S. Open because of injury concerns, Novak Djokovic made it all the way to the final for the sixth time in the past seven years.He came up short of the title, though, settling for…
Dhaka – The local administration has imposed section 144 in Daudkani upazila in Comilla following a clash between two groups of Dashpara and Jaigir villages over changing the name of an eidgah.The restriction will remain in force till 6pm on Tuesday.Locals…
Dhaka – Four people were killed and 25 others injured as a bus plunged into a ditch by Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Pirganj upazila in Rangpur on Monday.The deceased could not be identified yet.Officer-in-charge of Pirganj Police Station Rezaul Karim said the…
Dhaka – A minor boy was killed in a lightning strike at Purbo Delua village in Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rasel, 9, son of Habibur Rahman of the village,UNB news agency reported.
Dhaka – Two labourers were killed as a limestone-laden trawler capsized in the Bholai River at Dakkhinkul village of Tahir upazila in Sunamganj district in sylhet early Monday.The deceased were identified as Tohadur Rahman, 20, son of Abul Kashem, and Sanjib…
Dhaka- An unidentified young man was found dead in Hatirjheel Lake of the city on Monday morning.Sources at Dhaka Medical College Hospital said a team of police from Ramna Police Station recovered the bullet-hit body of the victim,UNB news agency…
Dhaka – Two people, including a woman, were killed and 16 others injured as a bus overturned at Dakghar on Gaibandha-Palashbari road in Palashbari upazila on Monday morning.The deceased were identified as Morsheda Begum, 21, and Dukhu Miah of Godarhat…
More terror attacks are in store for France, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has warned, saying that some 15,000 people are in the process of radicalisation in France and currently on police radar, while 1400 under investigation. “The threat [of…
CIA Director John Brennan called Russia a “formidable adversary” that challenges the US in a “number of areas,” like cyberspace, while admitting it is essential to get along with Moscow, as it has a “vested interest” in stability and defeating…
Atlantic City — Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields won the Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City. She topped a field of 52 contestants to win the crown and the title of Miss America 2017, succeeding the outgoing Miss America…