Indian HC calls on Khaleda
The newly appointed Indian high commissioner in Dhaka, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, on Tuesday evening made a call on Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia and discussed issues of mutual interests between Bangladesh and India.
Nat’l minorities seen through spectacle of security: rally
Politicians, national minority leaders and rights activists on Tuesday said that the national minorities were being deprived of their rights as they were being seen through the ‘spectacle of security.’
Banks reluctant to give loans to marginal people from BB fund
Banks are reluctant to disburse loans to Tk 10-account holders by taking fund from the Bangladesh Bank refinance scheme of Tk 200 crore as they (banks) think that the rate of interest on the credit product is lower than that of other loans.
WATER STAGNATION ON CITY ROADS: Land grabbers main culprit
The perpetual encroachment on the Dhaka city’s canals was the prime reason behind water stagnation on the city’s roads during the rainy season, said officials.
50 GOP national security experts oppose Trump
Fifty prominent Republican foreign policy and national security experts -- many veterans of George W. Bush's administration -- have signed a letter denouncing Donald Trump's presidential candidacy and pledging not to vote for him.
Japan's Emperor Akihito fears age could impact ability to rule
In a rare televised address, Japan's Emperor Akihito said if his health worsens he fears he will not be able to fulfill his duties.
GOP senator: 'I will not be voting for Donald Trump'
Susan Collins, a Republican who's been in the Senate since 1997, said she is not going to vote for Donald Trump as president, finding him unsuitable for office "based on his disregard for the precept of treating others with respect, an idea that should transcend politics."
CNN Poll of Polls: Clinton tops Trump by 10
The post-convention polls are in, and they consistently show Hillary Clinton entering the next phase of the presidential election campaign with the upper hand over Donald Trump.
PM recalls Fazilatunnesa’s contributions
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa was the source of all inspirations, power and courage for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to work for the development and welfare of the people of this country.
Free Manna immediately, forge unity to combat extremism: speakers
Politicians, academics and professionals at a roundtable on Monday urged the government to release Nagarik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna, immediately.
