The ruling 14-party alliance, led by Awami League, will form a human chain in the capital on February 15 as part of a campaign against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her controversial remarks about the number of 1971 Liberation War martyrs. The human chain protest is also meant to protest against Pakistan’s…

Swatting aside fears over the Zika virus, the glittering dancers of the Rio Carnival samba championship and their adoring fans were primed yesterday for their first all-night parade, reports AFP from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. After a fortnight of street parties, thousands of gallons of beer, and the day…

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla yesterday said New Delhi gives its highest priority to its relations with Dhaka and wants to carry forward the ties to a ‘new height’, reports UNB. The Indian envoy came up with the remark when he met Prime Minister…