International

Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigns

Dhaka, August 10: Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has resigned, Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said today. "I feel it is necessary to share a...

Anti-racism protesters rally after week of riots

Anti-racism protesters rally after week of riots

Newcastle, August 8: Thousands of anti-racism protesters have rallied in cities and towns across England after a week of anti-immigrant rioting and disorder. Gatherings in locations where anti-immigration protests...
Awami League stares at a 'political death'

Awami League stares at a 'political death'

Trumpeted as a champion of democracy over the last 15 years by her party colleagues and followers, Sheikh Hasina, 77, has become a pariah overnight. The five-time prime minister,...
Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

WASHINGTON, Aug 6: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a progressive policy champion and a plain speaker from...
Bangladesh ex-PM Zia freed after arch-rival toppled

Bangladesh ex-PM Zia freed after arch-rival toppled

Dhaka, August 6: Bangladesh's uncompromising ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia has been released from years of house arrest after her bitter enemy Sheikh Hasina was ousted as premier and fled as...
Bangladesh Parliament dissolved

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved

Dhaka, Aug 6: Bangladesh's parliament has been dissolved, according to a statement from the president's office. It was a key demand made by student protest coordinators, who had set...