World powers and Iran are expected to reach a long sought deal on Friday to try to resolve Iran’s controversial nuclear programme. US, UK, French and German foreign ministers are making unscheduled trips to Geneva to join talks between Iran…
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Monster storm roars into Philippines
Typhoon Haiyan is battering the central Philippines with sustained winds of up to 320 km/h (199mph). Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based on satellite images are borne out, it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall.
Israel only suspect in Arafat death: Palestinian officials
Palestinian officials say Israel is the “only suspect” in the death of leader Yasser Arafat following a Swiss report that said his remains contained high levels of radioactive polonium.
Washington should probe killings in Afghanistan: HRW
Washington, DC – The United States government should undertake a thorough and impartial investigation into new allegations of US complicity in the killings of 18 men in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today. An article published on November 6, 2013,…
Three ways Pope Francis could seriously rock the boat
By John Feffer In 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Poland. It was an official visit, the invitation extended by the Communist government. The pope—once known as Karol Wojtyla, an actor-turned-priest from a small village outside Krakow—managed to pull off…
What’s wrong with Hakeemullah Mehsud’s killing?
By Rizwan Asghar The death of Hakeemullah Mehsud in a drone strike has resulted in a state of confusion across the country. By and large, the political class is unhappy about the incident terming it the ‘death of peace process’.
Pakistan – India: A warm response to cold start doctrine
By Beenish Altaf Pakistan successfully tested this week its surface-to-surface Hatf-IX NASR missile with a range of 60 kilometers. The test included successive launches of 4 x missiles in salvo mode from a state-of-the-art multi-tube launcher. The missile is seemingly…
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: The EU’s Asia security policies
By ISN Security Watch When it comes to maintaining the security of the Asia-Pacific region, Axel Berkofsky believes the EU is caught between a rock and a hard place. China views Brussels’ Asia policies with continued suspicion while the United…
Muhith asks: Why ‘Yunus Centre in Grameen Bank building?’
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has sought to know why the Yunus Centre is housed inside the Grameen Bank headquarters. He has also said the centre was an impediment to the bank’s activities.
Hasina tells business leaders, talks offer remains open
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that her invitation to the Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia for talks is ‘still open’.
US Asstt Secy Nisha Desai may visit Dhaka Nov 16
US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal is likely to arrive here on a three-day visit on November 16, says a Bangladesh government foreign Ministry source.
Hollywood’s latest pixie: Jennifer Lawrence reaps her long locks
By Suzy Byrne Every revolution begins with … a dramatic haircut. With weeks to go before the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” Jennifer Lawrence is sporting a bold new pixie cut!
Thor the dark world thriller
By Todd Cunningham How big a hammer will “Thor: The Dark World” bring down at the box office when it hits 3,841 U.S. theaters Friday?
Thousands flee in Philippines as big typhoon nears
Manila, Philippines — Thousands of villagers in the central Philippines, including those from a province devastated by a recent earthquake, were being evacuated Thursday as one of the most powerful typhoons globally this year approaches.
Sochi Olympic torch reaches space station
A Soyuz rocket carrying the torch for the Sochi Winter Olympics has docked with the International Space Station, as part of efforts to showcase next year’s games in Russia.
‘Tarique case verdict this month,’ hopes prosecution
Prosecution hopes a verdict in the money laundering case against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman will come this month.
Nizami played political role in 1971: Defence
Denying the charges of crimes against humanity, including genocide, during the Liberation War against his client, a defence counsel on Thursday said that accused Motiur Rahman Nizami, a 1971 president of Islami Chhatra Sangha (ICS), student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, had…
Third straight European trophy looks beyond Chelsea’s reach
By Mike Collett London – After last season’s Champions League blip when they failed to advance from their group but still won the Europa League, Chelsea are well placed to reach the last 16 of the elite competition again in…
Rooney: We know how to beat Arsenal
Wayne Rooney believes that Manchester United’s extensive experience of beating Arsenal will stand the club in good stead for Sunday’s clash with the Premier League leader.
NSP progresses creating jobs for unemployed youths
The second phase of the epoch-making National Service Programme (NSP) has been progressing successfully creating jobs for the unemployed educated male and female youths in Rangpur division.
AL to start selling JS polls nomination forms Sunday
Ruling Awami League will start on Sunday (Nov 10) the sale of nomination forms to party men aspiring to contest the 10th parliamentary polls.
Wrok suspended in 9 factories as RMG workers protest in Gazipur
Production in nine garment factories in Savar and Gazipur district was suspended for Thursday following workers’ demonstration demanding implementation the new salary structure recommended by the government-appointed wage board for the workers.
RAKUB disburses Tk 344.06-cr loan in N-W region
Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has disbursed around Tk 344.06 crore as loan to boost rural economy alongside employment generation in the country’s northwest region in the first four months of this current 2013-14 fiscal.
‘Police not nabbing Santhia attackers’: HRC chief
National Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman has alleged that police are arresting ‘innocent people’ sparing those involved in communal attacks at Santhia in Pabna.
RMG manufacturers ‘can find good partners in S Korea’
South Korean Ambassador in Dhaka Lee Yun-Young on Thursday said the readymade garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh could thrive further through diversification of its export destinations.
1 killed in Chuadanga road crash
A motorcyclist was killed and his co-rider injured as a tractor hit a bike in Damurhuda upazila on Tuesday.
Three to die for murder
Three people have been sentenced to death for killing a poultry businessman in Barishal three years ago.
One dies taking rectified spirit at Benapole
A government employee died after taking excessive rectified spirit at Gurulia village in Jessore sadar upazila early Thursday.
‘All pro-71 forces’ get united: Nasim
There is no middle ground left and everyone will have to take a stand in view of the current political situation, says Awami League Leader Mohammad Nasim.
Newly married housewife ‘commits suicide’ in Sylhet
Got married barely three months back, a housewife allegedly committed suicide at Chandpur village in Jagannathpur upazila on Wednesday night.