Forty-eight hours have passed since the alleged murder of journalist Abdul Hakim Shimul, the Shahjadpur correspondent of the Daily Samakal. But police…

US authorities yesterday suspended President Donald Trump's controversial ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries, following a court ruling that blocked its enforcement, reports AFP. "We have reversed the provisional revocation of visas," a US State Department spokesman told AFP.…

The BNP yesterday expressed doubts about the President forming the Election Commission (EC) in line with the hopes and aspirations of the people. “Neutrality was not maintained in forming the search committee to constitute the EC. People have started saying that the EC will be formed as per the…

Urgent action is needed to prevent salt intrusion causing severe damage to rice production and loss of drinking water in Bangladesh and Vietnam, according to reports by the World Bank and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO). The reports say sea level rise, combined with the floods…

Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday alleged that the current government has failed to ensure good governance, though it has carried out huge development activities, reports UNB. “Incidents like killing and torture on journalists are taken place for lack of good governance,” he said.…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has rescheduled a major programme today for the convenience of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinees, reports BSS. A Prime Minister’s Office spokesman said the premier was scheduled to join the “E-9 Ministerial Meeting on Education” at Hotel Raddison…