Terror attack ‘mastermind’ Tamim, two others killed in spl drive
Bangladesh-origin Canadian citizen Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury and two other suspected Islamist extremists were killed in an anti-militant drive carried out by the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit in Narayanganj on Saturday.
Imports stranded on ships as water transport strike continues
Huge imports remained stranded on mother vessels at outer anchorage of Chittagong and Mongla ports as the water transport workers continued countrywide indefinite strike for the fourth day on Friday although some launches operated on different routes from Sadarghat in Dhaka.
Nazrul’s death anniv today
The nation will observe the 40th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam today. Socio-cultural organisations, television channels and radio stations have planned elaborate programmes to observe the day.
Phulbari day observed
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Phulbari upsurge, activists on Friday urged people to stand up and resist the controversial Rampal power project like the local people of Phulbari had done against open-pit coal mining in Dinajpur 10 years back.
Retail price of salt goes up
The price of salt went up in the city’s retail markets over the week ending Friday. Traders said that a supply shortage of packet salt took place in the market in recent time and the refiners hinted to increase the price of the item.
Italy earthquake leaves 159 dead; rescuers racing against time
In the small Italian towns hit hard by a magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck in the middle of the night, rescuers feverishly dug through the rubble of downed homes and apartments looking for survivors.
Trump gets boost from Brexit leader as he aims for 'American independence'
Donald Trump hammered home his "America First" slogan on Wednesday by presenting the presidential election as a chance for voters to "re-declare American independence."
Kabul siege: 12 killed in attack on American University
Twelve people were killed in an attack on a university in Kabul, the Afghan capital, a spokesman for the Chief of Kabul Police tells CNN.
North Korea missile test earns Kim Jong Un's praise
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un considers Wednesday's test firing of a submarine-based ballistic missile the "greatest success and victory," the country's state-run news agency reported.
Clinton's health is fine, but what about Trump?
As Donald Trump and his allies attempt to raise dubious questions over Hillary Clinton's health, the Republican nominee has invited new scrutiny into his own medical history.
