Thailand is marking 70 years since King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, ascended to the throne. The celebrations…

The High Court yesterday reprimanded the superintendents of the Dhaka Central Jail and the Kashimpur Central Jail (Part 1) for keeping three accused in detention for nine days even after receiving bail order and sought their written statements by three days over the matter. The HC bench also directed…

Barack Obama yesterday endorsed Hillary Clinton to succeed him as US president, declaring in a video message "I'm with her." Obama's endorsement comes after a hard fought Democratic primary season, in which Clinton struggled against leftist rival Bernie Sanders, reports AFP. "Tens…

The High Court (HC) yesterday asked police to submit by August 4 a full investigation report over the assault and public humiliation of schoolteacher Shyamal Kanti Bhakta in Narayanganj. The superintendent of police (SP) and the officer-in-charge (OC) of Bandar Police Station in Narayanganj were asked…