Russia intends to step up its military involvement in Syria to prevent the "imminent" collapse of the Syrian government, the EU's foreign policy chief has told the news agency. Federica Mogherini's comments on Saturday follow reports that 500 Russian troops...
The parents of 43 students missing in Mexico have led a march of thousands of people in the capital to mark one year since their disappearance. Many carried photos of their loved ones in Mexico City, demanding justice. The parents...
The satellite that North Korea launched into space three years ago circles the earth every 95 minutes at an altitude of about 540 km (335 miles), its orbit decaying. No signal has ever been detected from the crude-looking 100-kg (220-pound)...
At least 21 people have been killed and 100 wounded in Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic (CAR) as Muslims attacked a mainly Christian neighbourhood, medical officials and witnesses have said. Saturday's attack came after a Muslim man was...
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has used a speech at the UN to call for an investigation into Thursday's stampede at the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The incident is the deadliest to hit the Hajj in 25 years, with 769...
Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis outclassed the Chinese pair of Shilin Xu-Xiaodi You to claim the Guangzhou Open title on Saturday. The Indo-Swiss combination did not face too many problems from the local favourites on their way to a 6-3,...
The leaders of the separatist Luhansk People's Republic have expelled most foreign humanitarian organisations from eastern Ukraine. At least 10 agencies are affected, including the UN and Doctors Without Borders. The reason for their expulsion is not clear. But rebels...
It will be a working birthday for the actor, who is starring with Deepika in Imtiaz Ali's "Tamasha". "I don't believe in birthdays. It makes me feel sad. I know most people feel special on this day. But I am...
FE Desk The body of the daughter of a joint secretary was recovered in the early hours of Sunday from her own building in the city’s Eskaton Garden area beside the Holy Family Hospital under the Ramna Police Station. The...
GAZIPUR, Sept 27: A college student was stabbed to death allegedly by his two friends in Chhoto Latifpur village under Kaliakoir upazila early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Masud Rana, 20, son of Nurul Islam, a resident of the...
Md Masud (20), was a second-year student of Kaliakoir Degree College, was alone at home in Chhoto Latifpur village when he was attacked around Saturday midnight, Kaliakoir police SI Md Shahidul Islam said. His father Nurul Islam Nabi and mother...
Pretty but noisy Paris, its gracious Old World buildings blackened by exhaust fumes, is going car-less for a day. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo presided over Sunday's "day without cars," two months before the city hosts the global summit on climate...
On secret information a team of Chapainawabganj Rab-5 force conducted a drive in the Ranihati area of Shibganj upazila at Chapainawabganj around 7:15pm and arrested the five people along with 1.8 kg hemp. The arrestees were identified as Azharul Islam,...
CHANDPUR, Sept 27: The local administration imposed Section 144 at Rampur in Hajiganj upazila from Saturday evening to Sunday evening as two factions of BNP called their programmes at the same venue and time on Sunday. The restriction will remain...
France has carried out its first air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. The president's office said that French planes struck targets identified during reconnaissance missions conducted over the past fortnight. France co-ordinated with regional partners for the operation,...
FE Desk: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal termed on Sunday the security concerns of the Australia Cricket Board that postponed their team’s Bangladesh tour baseless, according to an online site. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, he said, “This is...
RAJSHAHI, Sept 27: Local administrations have been put on high alert against smuggling in rawhide of sacrificial animals through the borders in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Joypurhat districts. The district administrations have already asked all law-enforcement agencies, especially the Border...
The photographs of probable Bangladeshi victims of Mina stampede have been displayed in Bangladesh Hajj Mission, Makkah for the identification by hajj agents, relatives and acquaintances, said the Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The number of missing Bangladeshi pilgrims is yet...
Catalonia is voting in regional elections that nationalist parties hope will set them on the road to independence from Spain. Two separatist parties have joined forces, and are aiming to secure a majority of seats in parliament - 68 out...
A woman and her grandson were killed when a bus knocked down them on Dhaka-Mawa highway at Ghorghar in Sreenagar upazila on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Salma Begum, 35, wife of Abdul Maley, an expatriate and her grandson...
Iran's supreme leader has called on Saudi Arabia to apologise for Thursday's deadly stampede during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's remarks came after a speech by President Hassan Rouhani at the UN in which he called...
Bangladesh has identified three of its nationals from the 650 photographs released by the Saudi authorities of Hajj pilgrims killed in the recent Mina stampede. Besides, the foreign ministry said, the family member of another pilgrim confirmed her relative’s death...
Two siblings were killed and four others injured in an attack over a trifling matter at Boirati village in Gouripur upazila of Mymensingh on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Razia Sultana, 55, and his younger brother Rajtik, 50, --...
A housewife was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband over a family feud at Paschimpara village in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Bilkis Begum, 25, wife of Ismail Hossain of the village. Police...
Nepal started imposing restrictions on vehicular movement Sunday as a blockade of cargo trucks along the border with India has badly hit the supplies of essential commodities, especially fuel. Nepalese officials said that cars will run on alternate days based...
Terming Bangladesh China's one of important cooperation partners, Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of taking necessary measures to reduce the huge trade gap between the two countries. In a bilateral meeting at Hotel Waldorf Astoria...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday greeted the war-wounded freedom fighters (FFs) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha by sending flowers, fruits and sweetmeats to them. On behalf of the Prime Minister, her Assistant Private Secretary-1 Jahangir Alam and Assistant Press...
Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of Muslims was celebrated in Bangladesh on Friday with spirit of sacrifice and religious fervour. The Muslims across the country offered special prayers in congregations and sacrificing animals in the name of Almighty Allah....
US President Barack Obama will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 70th UN General Assembly on Monday, the White House said. Senior Obama national security aide Ben Rhodes said the discussions would include issues related...
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