Police move to scrutinise books concerns publishers
Publishers have expressed concern over the police move to scrutinise books to be released in the Ekushy Book Fair to determine if any of them contains anything hurting ‘religious sentiments’. They fear that the move will curtail freedom of expression.
Muhith to consider fat tax on junk food
Finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith told parliament on Tuesday that he would consider the imposition of 14.5 per cent ‘fat tax’ on junk food while preparing the budget for 2017-18 financial year.
Rakhine Commission suggests restoring citizenship, upholding rights
Upholding basic human rights including restoration of citizenship, allowing people to live with dignity and reestablishment of rule of laws for all in Rakhine State are the key to removing the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
Trump fires acting AG after she declines to defend travel ban
President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night for "refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States," the White House said.
'We love refugees, but...': Listen to the voicemails of Trump's travel ban supporters
They say they have no problem with refugees and they're not un-American. They just want to protect the US against terror attacks, and they think President Trump's travel ban is a good first step.
Philippines' Duterte orders police to 'cleanse' ranks amidst murder scandal
President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a total overhaul of the Philippine National Police in the wake of the alleged brutal killing of a South Korean businessman by corrupt police officials.
Quebec mosque shooting: 'Lone wolf' kills 6, officials say
The suspect charged with murder in Sunday's shooting that left six people dead at a Quebec City mosque was a "lone wolf," Canadian Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said Monday.
EC reconstitution : Eminent citizens suggest law
Eminent citizens suggested on Monday that the search committee for the Election Commission should recommend the enactment of a law on the appointment of the chief election commissioner
Voting in Tangail-4 by-polls begin
Voting in the election to Tangail-4 constituency (Kalihati) began on Tuesday morning. The balloting began at 8:00am and will continue till 4:00pm without any break.
Khaleda seeks fresh probe into Zia Orphanage graft case
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday submitted an application to a special court in Dhaka, seeking a fresh investigation into a case filed over alleged embezzlement of funds against her, her eldest son, Tarique Rahman and four others.
