Another Rohingya killed in ‘gunfight’ after arrest
Another Rohingya, suspected to be involved with the murder of local Juba League leader, was killed in a ‘gunfight’ with police in hilly area of Jadimura in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar early Sunday.
BTV to be aired in India from today
Bangladesh Television, the state-owned TV channel, will start airing its programmes in India on Monday by using Bangabandhu Satellite 1, the country’s first communication satellite.
Dengue claims another life, hospitalisation rises again
Dengue fever claimed yet another life on Sunday as the first day of September saw a rise in the daily infection rate of the mosquito-borne viral disease.
Three-wheelers, illegal local vehicles still on highways causing accidents
Frequent fatal accidents involving three-wheeler, non-motorised and other illegal vehicles on highways are taking place across the country defying a 2015 ban and a High Court directive and other recommendations.
Under the curtain: Kashmir residents contend with pellet guns and restrictions
When the Indian government stripped the state of Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy and reclassified it as a union territory earlier this month, it left many citizens there in a state of confusion and concern.
US sails warship near contested islands in South China Sea amid tensions with China
The US Navy sailed a warship within 12 nautical miles of two contested islands in the South China Sea Wednesday, part of what it calls a "freedom of navigation operation" (FONOP).
KASHMIR LOCKDOWN 500 protests, many injured
At least 500 incidents of protest have broken out in Indian Kashmir since New Delhi stripped the region of its autonomy and imposed a military clampdown more than three weeks ago, a senior government source said Wednesday. The Himalayan valley is under a strict lockdown, imposed hours before India’s decision to bring Kashmir under its direct rule. Movement is restricted and phone and internet services have been cut.
Dengue continues taking toll on life despite efforts
Dengue continue killing and hospitalising more people every day as measures taken by the government to control aedes mosquitoes, the vector of the viral fever, went ineffective.
ROHINGYA RETURN Thailand promises continued support
Thailand said it would continue its support to Bangladesh for the swift repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
TV channels enjoying full freedom: PM
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said all the television channels in Bangladesh were enjoying full freedom.
