Bithumb freezes accounts after $31.5bn cryptocurrencies stolen

South Korea's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, says it lost 35 billion won ($31.5 million) worth of cryptocurrencies in a hacking attack, highlighting concerns that cryptocurrency exchanges are vulnerable to cyber attacks.
20 June 2018, 08:31 AM

12 Rohingyas hurt in clash at Nayapara camp in Teknaf

At least 12 people are injured in a clash between two groups of Rohingyas at Nayapara camp in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.
19 June 2018, 13:56 PM

How was Eid for Bangladeshi tourists stuck in Kolkata?

Thousands of Bangladeshi tourists go to Kolkata every day for various reasons. Most of these tourists are Muslims. Unless for dire needs, these tourists do not stay in this Hindu-majority town during the Eid celebrations.
17 June 2018, 14:44 PM

India resumes 'hunting terrorists' in Kashmir

The Indian government has announced it will not extend the "suspension of operation against terrorists" in Jammu and Kashmir state announced at the start of the month of Ramandan in May.
17 June 2018, 10:19 AM

Trump-Kim summit makes momentum to overcome tension: Dhaka

Bangladesh welcomes the historic Summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un which has generated 'momentum' to overcome long-drawn tensions.
14 June 2018, 06:09 AM

100yr-old woman to stand against Imran Khan in election

"I will pay extra attention to education for girls if I end up winning," Hazrat Bibi vows.
13 June 2018, 05:10 AM

Rain hits 11,000 Rohingya people: UNHCR

Torrential rains accompanied by storms hit Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar, causing 37 landslides and leaving one child dead and several people injured.
12 June 2018, 16:12 PM

Indian bank fraud seeks asylum in Britain: report

Indian billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, wanted over an alleged massive bank fraud, has fled to Britain where he is seeking asylum, according to a report yesterday.
11 June 2018, 18:00 PM

IS Kabul attack kills 13

At least 13 people were killed and 31 wounded when a suicide attacker blew himself up among government ministry employees in Kabul who had left work early for Ramadan and were waiting to take a bus home, officials said.
11 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Maldives goes to the polls on Sept 23

The Maldives has set the date for its next presidential election with incumbent Abdulla Yameen in a commanding position -- and his two main rivals either in jail or exiled abroad.
8 June 2018, 18:55 PM

Afghanistan calls ceasefire with Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani yesterday announced for the first time an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban, coinciding with the end of the Muslim fasting month, but excluding other militant groups, such as Islamic State.
7 June 2018, 18:00 PM

BJP begins drive to retain allies

Stung by defeat in a series of recent bye-elections and alarmed at the coming together of opposition parties, Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party has begun a major outreach drive to retain its existing political allies ahead of fresh parliamentary polls due early next year.
7 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Major brands fail to join Bangladesh factory safety accord

Swedish furniture giant IKEA and American music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' clothing are among companies sourcing from Bangladesh that had failed to sign a new accord for the safety of millions of factory workers as it took effect on Friday.
2 June 2018, 05:03 AM

Pakistan's 'disqualified' ex-foreign minister allowed to contest election

Former Pakistani foreign minister Khawaja Asif is to be allowed to contest a general election after the Supreme Court overturned his disqualification from politics, in a boost to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party.
1 June 2018, 09:26 AM

Modi meets Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohammad

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a “productive exchange of views” during a meeting with newly-elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur.
31 May 2018, 06:40 AM

Nepal's first federal budget aims 8pc growth

Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada presents the first federal budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 in Parliament on Tuesday. The Rs 1.31 trillion fiscal plan focuses on energy, infrastructure and proposes a string of reforms in social and agriculture sectors.
30 May 2018, 06:53 AM

Pakistan military bars ex-spy chief from leaving country

Pakistan's military yesterday took the unprecedented step of preventing a former spy chief from leaving the country, after he ignited a storm by co-authoring a book that touches on Pakistan's alleged roles in Afghanistan and Kashmir.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

PAKISTAN POLLS: Former CJ appointed as caretaker PM

Pakistan's ruling and opposition parties yesterday announced the appointment of a former Supreme Court chief justice as caretaker prime minister.
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Pakistan appoints former chief justice as caretaker PM

Pakistan's ruling and opposition parties announce the appointment of a former Supreme Court chief justice as caretaker prime minister.
28 May 2018, 15:16 PM

Myanmar president pardons 58 Rohingyas detained while returning from Bangladesh

Myanmar President U Win Myint pardons 58 displaced Rohingyas who are detained while attempting to re-enter the country from Bangladesh.
28 May 2018, 09:04 AM