UN stresses need to protect migrants stranded at sea
Increasingly concerned about the plight of migrants and refugees stranded in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca, the top authorities of the United Nations have spoken separately to leaders in Southeast Asia reiterating the need to protect lives and uphold the obligation of rescue at sea.
Over 100 migrants 'died in fight for food' on boat
Migrants rescued from a sinking boat off Indonesia have told the BBC that about 100 people died after a fight broke out over the last remaining food.
3 siblings die after inhaling toxic gas
Three siblings have died after inhaling toxic gas in a septic tank at Manartek village under Mahalchari upazila of Khagrachhari early Monday.
Man accused of killing 3 daughters held
Police have arrested the man, who allegedly slaughtered his three daughters on Friday, from the district's Baizid Bostami area early Monday.
Youth’s body recovered in Gazipur
Police have recovered the body of an unidentified youth from Deuliabari area of Gazipur district.
Texas shootout leaves 9 dead
Police in the US state of Texas say nine people have been killed in a shootout between rival biker gangs in the city of Waco.
Islamic State claims full control of Iraq's Ramadi
Islamic State militants said they had taken full control of the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on Sunday in the biggest defeat for the Baghdad government since last summer.