Trump-Kim summit to be held at Sentosa hotel

The Capella Hotel on Sentosa will host next Tuesday's summit between United States President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
6 June 2018

Govt enough to probe deaths in anti-drug drive: Quader

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina's government is enough for a complete investigation into all the deaths related to the ongoing drive against narcotics, the party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader says.
5 June 2018

BNP demands judicial probe into ‘extrajudicial killing’

BNP vice chairman Abdullah Al Noman demands a judicial investigation into the “extrajudicial killings” carried out by law enforcers during the ongoing nationwide anti-narcotic operation.
4 June 2018

Habibun Nahar elected MP of Bagerhat-3 uncontested

Awami League candidate Habibun Nahar is elected MP uncontested from Bagerhat-3 constituency as there was no other contender for the by-election to the constituency.
4 June 2018

Trump to host Ramadan dinner Wednesday: CNN

After cancelling the traditional 'iftaar' or Ramadan dinner last year, US President Donald Trump resumes the celebration of Muslim holy month by hosting a dinner at the White House on Wednesday, reports CNN.
4 June 2018

Khaleda’s bail extended in Zia Charitable case

A Dhaka court extends BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case until June 28.
4 June 2018

BNP leader Giasuddin gets bail

The High Court grants anticipatory bail to BNP leader Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury for three weeks in two separate criminal cases.
3 June 2018

Govt won’t bow down to any external pressure: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would not bow down to any external pressure over the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
3 June 2018

Govt won’t bow down to any pressure: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the government would not bow down to any external pressure over the ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
3 June 2018

Akramul killing: Govt to examine audio clips, says home minister

The government has launched an investigation into the audio clips which are thought to be linked to the murder of Teknaf ward councillor Akramul Haque.
3 June 2018

Trudeau invites Hasina to G7 special session

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been invited by her Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau to join a session of the G7 Summit. Canada will welcome the Bangladesh premier and 15 other world leaders and heads of international organisations to a special outreach session of the G7 Summit on June 9.
3 June 2018

Build strong resistance against ‘extra-judicial killings’: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul calls upon the countrymen to build a strong resistance against the “extra-judicial killings” being continued in the name of war against narcotics.
2 June 2018

Movement only way to free Khaleda: Moudud

BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed says a strong street movement is the only way to ensure release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia as the government is prolonging her stay in jail through various means.
1 June 2018

Pakistan's 'disqualified' ex-foreign minister allowed to contest election

Former Pakistani foreign minister Khawaja Asif is to be allowed to contest a general election after the Supreme Court overturned his disqualification from politics, in a boost to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party.
1 June 2018

US levies steel, aluminum tariffs on allies, risks trade war

Washington will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico from midnight today ending months of uncertainty over potential exemptions and sharply escalating the risk of a trade war.
31 May 2018

SC extends stay on Khaleda’s bail

Supreme Court extends the stay against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in two cases of murder and vandalism in Comilla.
31 May 2018

Godfathers won’t be spared in anti-drug drive: PM

Iterating her firm stance on the ongoing countrywide drive against narcotics, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the people are now getting relief from such drives and none, even ‘godfathers’ and ‘dons’, would be spared in this regard.
30 May 2018

Nepal's first federal budget aims 8pc growth

Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada presents the first federal budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 in Parliament on Tuesday. The Rs 1.31 trillion fiscal plan focuses on energy, infrastructure and proposes a string of reforms in social and agriculture sectors.
30 May 2018

Politics of culture

A country's foreign policy is often driven by the national imperatives of the party in power there. This was evident when Prime
29 May 2018

Reconstitute EC for credible JS polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demands immediate formation of a fresh Election Commission so that the next general election is held in a free, fair and credible manner.
29 May 2018