General holiday announced in coronavirus red, yellow zones
The government on Monday announced a fresh general holiday for 15 days in areas marked as red and yellow zones in a bid to arrest the spread of novel coronavirus.
Rayshard Brooks' final moments were caught on video. Here's what the footage shows
The death of Rayshard Brooks at the hands of a white Atlanta police officer has already resulted in a litany of consequences for the city.
Philippines' Maria Ressa found guilty of 'cyber libel' in latest blow to free press
Embattled Philippines journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of "cyber libel" Monday, in a case she and press freedom groups have described as a politically motivated ..
Trump's showmanship is now backfiring on him
Donald Trump's showmanship -- a key ingredient in his unorthodox reality show-style approach to the presidency -- is beginning to fail him, increasingly emphasizing..
Worst-hit areas will go into lockdown: PM
Prime minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina on Sunday told the parliament that her government would put the worst hit areas by COVID-19..
Divert mega-project allocations to health, social safety: discussion
Agriculture minister Mohammad Abdur Razzaque on Sunday at a discussion defended the proposed allocations for the mega projects despite the COVID-19..
BAB for up to 15pc cut in private bank salaries
Bangladesh Association of Banks on Sunday recommended up to 15 per cent cut in salaries and allowances of employees of the private commercial banks for one year.
ADB approves $100 million for Bangladesh rural road development
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $100 million loan to expand the coverage of an ongoing rural road network improvement project..
Former CAAB chairman Saiful Azam dies
Retired Group Captain Saiful Azam, former chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, died at a hospital in the capital on Sunday noon.
Philippines casinos catering to illicit Chinese gamblers are causing kidnappings and chaos in Manila
Dozens of scantily dressed Filipina croupiers stand in booths shuffling cards in front of a webcam, their faces softly illuminated by professional lighting.
