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110 journalists killed in 2015, says Reporters Without Borders

A total of 110 journalists are killed around the world in 2015, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Tuesday, warning that more were being deliberately targeted for their work in supposedly peaceful countries.
29 December 2015

Pride at stake for Bangladesh, Bhutan: SAFF Championship

The group stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2015 ends on Monday, with the first of the two fixtures featuring the bottom two sides's of Group B, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
28 December 2015

Probe into 195 Pak POWs’ role in good time

The investigation agency of International Crimes Tribunal says investigation against 195 Pakistani prisoners of war will be started in “suitable environment” following “directive from higher authorities”.
27 December 2015

Bangladesh crash out of SAFF championship

Bangladesh crash to a 3-1 defeat against Maldives in the SAFF championship at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala.
26 December 2015

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh will reunite to form 'Akhand Bharat': BJP gen secy

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav says that parts of India - including Pakistan and Bangladesh - which were separated 60 years ago, will reunite to form "Akhand Bharat" (undivided India).
26 December 2015

Glorious moments of Bangladesh cricket team in 2015

Let’s cherish the unforgettable moments of the most successful year in the history of Bangladesh cricket team.
26 December 2015

Modi manages his own Facebook, Twitter accounts

Having one of the most demanding jobs in the country doesn't stop Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from managing his social media accounts on his own.
25 December 2015

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh 4-0

Bangladesh Football Team lose 0-4 to defending champion Afghanistan in their first match of Group B in the SAFF Suzuki Cup 2015 at Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala, India.
24 December 2015

PCB chief gives up hope on India-Pakistan series in December

Shaharyar Khan, PCB chairman, finally gives up hope of organising the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series in the near future.
24 December 2015

Tomorrow’s BGB-BSF DG-level talks postponed

Tomorrow’s director general-level talk between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is postponed.
22 December 2015

Brendon McCullum to retire from internationals in February

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the home series against Australia in February 2016.
22 December 2015

Arun Jaitely sues Kejriwal

India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley sues Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for defamation after a bitter row over corruption allegations.
21 December 2015

'Dilwale' crosses Rs.100 crore mark worldwide; 'Bajirao Mastani' 'unstoppable'

In the box office race, "Dilwale" remaines ahead of "Bajirao Mastani". While the Shah Rukh Khan starrer crosses the Rs.100 mark worldwide in its opening weekend, the historical drama, featuring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, minted Rs.46.77 crore in India in three days.
21 December 2015

Delhi juvenile gang rapist freed amid protests

The youngest convict in the notorious 2012 Delhi gang rape case has been released from a correctional centre.
20 December 2015

Bangladesh static in Human Development Index

Bangladesh’s position remains unchanged in the Human Development Index, according to the 2015 Human Development Report launched by UNDP.
20 December 2015

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi given bail in graft case

A court grants bail to opposition leaders Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of party funds that has become a political flashpoint with the ruling party.
19 December 2015

Delhi gang rape: Court allows teenage rapist's release

A legal challenge to stop the release of the teenage convict of the 2012 Delhi gang rape is unsuccessful.
18 December 2015

Tough World Twenty20 draw excites Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi, Pakistan T20 captain said a tough World Twenty20 draw in a group featuring India, Australia, New Zealand and most likely Bangladesh will motivate his team.
18 December 2015

India 'al-Qaeda' chief arrested

Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, say they have arrested two key members of the "Indian branch" of al-Qaeda.
17 December 2015

Air India technician dies in accident

An Air India technician was killed when the ground staff was sucked into an aircraft’s engine at Chhatrapati Shivaji domestic airport in Mumbai yesterday.
17 December 2015