Thousands gather in Ankara in aftermath of deadly blasts that killed scores

Thousands of people gathered in the streets of Ankara on Sunday near the site of two deadly bomb blasts that tore through crowds taking part in a peace rally in the capital a day earlier.

Children must not suffer on streets, PM tells ministries

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the women and child affairs and social welfare ministries to make sure that children do not have to pass miserable days on the streets. ‘[Officials of] women and child affairs and social welfare ministries are here…

BNP upset at PM remarks on Khaleda

BNP termed unexpected and devoid of political etiquette prime minister’s remarks that the party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, was involved in the recent murders of two foreign nationals. The party also feared that the prime minister’s comments might influence the probes into the murder incidents.

NBR allows pvt co to launch container tracking sans tender

The National Board of Revenue has given permission to a private company for introducing container tracking system in the country without any tender.

Trade facilitation, transit modalities main focus in Dhaka-Thimphu talks

A commerce secretary-level meeting between Dhaka and Thimphu will be held in the capital next month to push forward issues on trade facilitation and transit modalities, a top official in the commerce ministry said.

SHOOTING AT SCHOOLBOY : MP seeks anticipatory bail

Ruling Awami League lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton on Sunday petitioned the High Court for anticipatory bail in an attempted murder case filed against him for shooting at a minor boy in the legs in Gaibandha on October 2.

Ankara terrorist attack: What does it mean for Turkey?

The toll from Saturday's twin bombings in Ankara is appalling enough -- the deadliest single terrorist attack on Turkish soil. But the atrocity will also have consequences far beyond the bloody scene adjacent to Ankara's railway terminus.

Ex-staffer: Benghazi committee pursuing 'partisan investigation' targeting Hillary Clinton

A former investigator with the House Select Committee on Benghazi is accusing the Republican-led panel of carrying out a politically motivated investigation targeting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton instead of the thorough and objective fact-finding mission it was set up to pursue.

Guatemala landslide death toll rises to 271

The death toll from a massive landslide that covered much of a small village in Guatemala has reached 271, the country's public ministry said Saturday.

Obama jokes: Kanye West running for speaker

President Obama gave some advice on running for president to Kanye West on Saturday while speaking at a DNC fundraiser in San Francisco where the rapper performed.