Canada

Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person

Officials said the infection probably came from a bird or animal.

Canada orders TikTok to close Canadian operations 

Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its Canadian business, citing national security risks. Canadians will still be able to use TikTok, as the decision does not block general access to the app.

Canada alleges Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists

The Indian government has dismissed Canada's prior accusations as baseless, denying any involvement.

Canada must investigate Indigenous children disappearances: report

An estimated 150,000 children were sent to the schools between 1831 and 1996. Many of them did not return.

Trudeau slams India as tensions soar over Sikh separatist's murder

A grave Trudeau branded New Delhi's actions as "unacceptable" during a press conference in Ottawa on the diplomatic expulsions, which saw tensions reach a new height after the 2023 murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Veteran actor Jamal Uddin Hossain no more

Veteran television actor Jamal Uddin Hossain passed away at the age of 81, in the early hours of this morning in Calgary, Canada.

China slams Canadian tariff proposal as 'dangerous'

China's Commerce Ministry on Wednesday called Canada's intention to impose further tariffs on its batteries, tech products and critical minerals "dangerous," according to state media

Explainer / Why the Canadian freight rail halt will roil North American supply chains

CN and CPKC's coast-to-coast rail networks in Canada connect south of the border and serve as important supply chain links to trade corridors and ports across North America.

Bangladeshi musicians excel on international stages

The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.

August 19, 2015
August 19, 2015

Canadian company gets patent for 20km-high space elevator

Canadian space company, Thoth Technology, has been granted the US patent for a 20-kilometre-high space elevator.

July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015

Muslim father ‘murders 3 daughters in honour killing’

A Muslim father charged with murdering his three daughters in apparent honour killings has said he would do it again - even if they came back to life 100 times.

July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015

US beat Japan in Women's World Cup final

United States win the Women's World Cup for third time with crushing 5-2 victory over Japan.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

Man discovers mysterious, 'large' face on Canada cliffside after 2-year search

A mysterious, "large" face on the cliffside of an island in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in Canada has recently been re-discovered by a man, reports ABC News.

June 17, 2015
June 17, 2015

Niko graft case: Order on Khaleda plea tomorrow

The High Court will deliver its order tomorrow whether the proceedings of the Niko graft trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will continue.

June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015

World's first penis transplant patient fathers a child (video)

A young South African man who had the world's first successful penis transplant last December has impregnates his girlfriend.

June 7, 2015
June 7, 2015

Canada beats China in women's WC opener

Striker Christine Sinclair scores an injury-time penalty for hosts Canada as they edge out China in the opening match of the Women's World Cup.

June 2, 2015
June 2, 2015

Tobacco firms fined billions in Canadian court ruling

A Canadian court orders three tobacco companies to pay C$15.5bn (£8bn; $12bn) - the largest award for damages in the country's history.

May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

Foreign trips galore

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia are three of the largest destinations for Bangladeshi expatriate workers.

May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015

Australia to pass law to strip citizenship for terror crimes

Australia plans to pass a law within weeks to give the government power to strip citizenship from dual nationals who are suspected terrorists even if they are not convicted of a crime, the prime minister says.