Central Desk
Spanish court orders Shakira to stand trial in tax fraud case
A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial in a tax fraud case at a date yet to be determined, court documents showed on Tuesday, reports AFP.
Iranian woman shot dead after viral video
Hadis Najafi, a young Iranian woman, whose video of tying her unscarved hair back and boldly stepping into the middle of a protest went viral, was allegedly shot dead in the country, according to reports.
Bangladesh Women's team reaches Sylhet for Asia Cup
Bangladesh women's cricket team reached Sylhet today to play the T20 Asia Cup, a continental tournament in which they are the defending champions.
Russia says will request UN Security Council meeting over Nord Stream leaks
Russia on Wednesday said it will ask for the United Nations Security Council to convene after Moscow denied allegations it was behind leaks at the Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany, reports AFP.
Bangladesh keen to sign FTA with Malaysia: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today said that Bangladesh is keen to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia.
Attack on JCD: BNP demands DU VC's removal
Protesting Bangladesh Chhatra League’s attack on the leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), BNP on Wednesday demanded the removal of Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Akhtaruzzman for his ‘failure’ to ensure students’ safety on the campus.
Eden College BCL president, secretary sued among 8
A case has been filed against eight activists including president of the suspended Bangladesh Chhatra League Eden Women's College unit Tamanna Jasmine Riva and general secretary Razia Sultana for "attempt to kill their vice-president."
Rohingyas must go back, PM tells VOA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said everyone needs to understand the reality that the forcibly displaced Rohingyas are becoming a huge burden for Bangladesh and they must go back home.
Politically disable BNP is now depending on sticks: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that BNP will be given befitting reply if they take to the streets with sticks hanging the national flag.
RAB applies force only where necessary: RAB DG
Outgoing director general (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun today said the force has applied only where it was necessary.
Myanmar school attack could be 'war crime': UN probe
UN investigators said Tuesday that the Myanmar junta commanders who ordered an attack this month on a school that left a dozen children dead could be liable for war crimes, reports AFP.
Four killed in Israel Jenin raid: Palestinian ministry
An Israeli raid targeting alleged militants in a West Bank flashpoint killed four Palestinians Wednesday, including the brother of a man blamed for a deadly attack in Tel Aviv, reports AFP.
BNP to unveil election-time govt formula at 'appropriate' time: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said that their party will unveil a ‘formula’ on a non-party polls-time government at an ‘appropriate’ time.
Election Commission independent, can hold fair polls: PM tells VOA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Election Commission is completely “independent” and a system has been established through independent EC to hold “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh.
Jubo Dal activist Shaon died from head injury, not from bullets: Police
Shahidul Islam Shaon, a Jubo Dal activist, who died following a clash with police during a BNP rally in Munshiganj's Muktarpur on September 21, died from “head injuries, not from bullet wounds”, Mahfuzur Rahman Al Mamun, superintendent of Munshiganj Police, said.