Bangladesh HC bans 'fatwa' punishments

In a landmark verdict, the Bangladesh high court has ruled as criminal offence handing down of punishments like caning or beating to women in the name of 'fatwa' or Islamic decrees. "Any person......

India wants B'desh to hand over ULFA leaders

A three-day Border Security Force and Bangladesh Rifles conclave that begins in Shillong on Monday will focus on a host of issues, including handing over of Bangladesh-based United Liberation Front......

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Illegal intrusions by each other's nationals, trans-border crime, smuggling of firearms, and construction of illegal structures along the border figured in the three-day meeting between Indian and......