The government has turned down a set of conditions imposed by Indian power giant Adani Power Limited (APL) regarding power purchase from the proposed 1600-megawatt coal-based plant in Jharkhand, India, sources in the ministry said. The Power Division declined to accept the APL conditions as it appears…

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) in Philippines has filed criminal charges against the former treasurer of the Yuchenco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) and five other officials for alleged money laundering in connection with the entry of money stolen from Bangladesh’s central…

The High Court yesterday asked the government to explain why the eviction of Santal people in Shahebganj and Gobindaganj in Gaibandhawould should not be declared illegal. It also asked the government to explain why legal actions should not be taken against perpetrators of robbery at the houses of Santals…

At least 3,000 people have fled fighting in northern Myanmar into China, Beijing said yesterday, as the death toll from clashes between the military and ethnic rebels rose to nine, reports AFP from Beijing. The violence is a fresh blow to de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi's hopes of forging a nationwide…

Uber yesterday launched its on-demand car ride services in the perennially jammed Dhaka city, saying it would help reduce congestion in one of the world's…

The High Court yesterday directed police to arrest in 72 hours the accused of the two cases filed over stalking of two girls and grievously injuring their father in Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah. The HC also directed the authorities concerned to submit a report by November 27 after arresting the accused,…