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'Plot graft': Court begins hearing testimony against Hasina

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- A Dhaka court has begun hearing witness testimonies against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in one of three corruption cases filed over alleged irregularities in the alloca... Read More


Zelensky wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won diplomatic backing from Europe and the NATO alliance on Sunday ahead of a Russia-US summit this week where Kyiv fears President Vladim... Read More


Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's new Gaza plan, demand release of hostages

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night to oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to escalate the nearly two-year Gaza war, demanding ... Read More


How stress affects the mind, and how it can be healed

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- Mental health can affect a person's ability to realise their potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community. But stress ... Read More


Six children among 10 Bangladeshis handed over by BSF at Sherpur border

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- India's Border Security Force (BSF) has handed over 10 Bangladeshi nationals to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) through the Nakugaon Land Port in Sherpur's Nalitabari. On Sun... Read More


Biman flight grounded in Rome after 8th Boeing glitch in a month

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- A Boeing Dreamliner operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been grounded in Rome due to a flap malfunction. It is the eighth time that a technical snag has hit a Boeing aircr... Read More


EC meeting under way to finalise RPO amendments ahead of polls

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has reconvened a meeting to finalise a series of recommendations for amending the Representation of the People Order (RPO) ahead of the 13th parliam... Read More


HC upholds life terms for two policemen in 2014 custodial killing of driver Jonny

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- The High Court has upheld the life sentences for two police officers from Dhaka's Pallabi Police Station over the custodial killing of driver Ishtiaq Hossain Jonny in 2014. Mean... Read More


EC rejects 129 parties registration, clears NCP

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The Election Commission has rejected the bids of 129 out of 145 parties to register for parliamentary polls, clearing only 16, including the National Citizen Party. An EC Secretaria... Read More


Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- FA Cup winners Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Substitute Ju... Read More