Obama suffers the slings and arrows of a restive world
President Barack Obama bade farewell to G20 leaders in Hangzhou, China, on Monday by reminding them they're living in "turbulent" times -- and he wasn't kidding.
Patuaria-Daulatdia ferry service: Uncertainty looms ahead of Eid
Thousands of people have to remain stranded for hours as strong current and damaged landing stations have been causing serious disruption in ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route on the River Padma.
Corruption-free society stressed
Politicians, academics and professionals at a discussion on Monday called on all to stand united against corruption to establish a corruption free society in the country.
Writ challenges ministership of Qamrul, Mozammel
A Supreme Court lawyer on Monday filed a writ petition challenging the legality of staying in office by food minister Qamrul Islam and liberation war affairs minister AKM Mozammel Huq after they were found guilty of breaching oath of office.
Export earnings rebound strongly in Aug
Country’s export earnings in two months of the current financial year 2016-17 grew by 8.42 per cent to $5.83 billion compared with that of $5.38 billion in the same period of the FY 2015-16 because of a surge in shipments in August.
‘Asol BNP’ activists chased away again
Activists of ‘Asol BNP’ once again on Monday were chased away by activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal as the former tried to enter BNP central office at Naya Paltan in the capital.
Giuliani: Trump no longer wants mass deportations
One of Donald Trump's top supporters insisted Sunday that the Republican nominee is backing away from one of his most controversial immigration proposals: mass deportations.
Hong Kong vote sees record turnout; 'Umbrella Revolution' leader set for election
Hong Kong is on tenterhooks Monday morning after pivotal elections for the city's parliament saw record turnout numbers and lines stretching around the block.
Chinese leader Xi: G20 must 'blaze a new trail' on trade
The political backlash over global trade is the backdrop to the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, and Chinese President Xi Jinping began with a plea against protectionism.
Spy agency tweets its way into China tiff
A United States spy agency is apologizing for a tweet that jabbed at China over its treatment of American reporters who had traveled with President Barack Obama to cover the G20 meeting there.
