New York

Foreign missions’ alert surprises PM

There is no justification of alert, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says expressing her surprise as some diplomatic missions in Dhaka issued the alert for their nationals following the murder of an Italian citizen in Dhaka.
30 September 2015, 07:45 AM

Pop stars, world leaders rally to end poverty

Some of the biggest names in music and politics from Beyonce to European prime ministers rallied in a concert aimed at mobilizing action to eradicate extreme poverty.
28 September 2015, 06:32 AM

Hasina wants all to make world a better place for women

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urge all vow afresh to achieve gender parity in all aspects and make the world a better place for girls and women.
27 September 2015, 19:12 PM

China pledges $2bn for developing world

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to establish a $2bn (£1.3bn) fund to assist developing countries and to significantly increase investment.
27 September 2015, 05:15 AM

PM exchanges eid greetings with Bangladeshis in NY

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina observes Eid-ul Azha with Bangladeshis living in New York and exchanges eid greetings with them.
25 September 2015, 13:36 PM

Modi, Hasina discuss bilateral issues in NY

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York and discussed the status of bilateral relations and ways to take these forward.
24 September 2015, 17:27 PM

PM flies to USA to attend 70th UNGA

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for New York on an eight-day official visit to the United States to attend the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
23 September 2015, 05:41 AM

Little Bangladesh – Mapping Abu Dhabi exhibition opens in New York City

An exhibition about the day in the life of a spot in Abu Dhabi - a small square boasting a supermarket and a single tree opened in New York city.
22 September 2015, 07:20 AM

US comic Steve Rannazzisi apologises for 9/11 lie

American comedian Steve Rannazzisi admits lying over escaping from the twin towers during the terror attacks on New York on 2001.
17 September 2015, 15:21 PM

PM flies to New York on Sept 23

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina flies to New York on September 23 to attend the UN Sustainable Development Summit and 70th UN General Assembly.
17 September 2015, 11:30 AM

Rolling Stones plan first album in decade: Richards

Rock legends The Rolling Stones have decided to record a new album in what would be their first in a decade, guitarist Keith Richards says.
17 September 2015, 11:27 AM

US Open: Serena Williams beats sister Venus to reach semi-finals

Serena Williams defeats her sister Venus at the US Open to move within two victories of her first calendar Grand Slam.
9 September 2015, 05:57 AM

Asha Bhosle turns 82, geared to perform in NY

On her 82nd birthday, legendary singer Asha Bhosle reached the Big Apple, where she is excited to perform later this week.
8 September 2015, 13:54 PM

Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter fatally stabbed

The step-granddaughter of actor Morgan Freeman is stabbed to death near her New York home.
17 August 2015, 15:11 PM

Plane enthusiast captures moment a ‘UFO’ overtakes plane from JFK

A plane enthusiast captures a UFO overtaking a flight during take-off from New York JFK airport, reports Daily Mail Online.
4 August 2015, 07:05 AM

Cecil the lion lights up New York's Empire State building

A giant photo of the beloved Zimbabwean lion killed by an American trophy hunter is among images projected Saturday onto the Empire State Building in New York in a dazzling display.
2 August 2015, 14:51 PM

Earth magnetic shield is older than previously thought

The Earth's magnetic field, which shields the atmosphere from harmful radiation, is at least four billion years old, according to scientists.
31 July 2015, 15:47 PM

Rihanna dating Real Madrid's Karim Benzema

Singer Rihanna is reportedly dating Real Madrid footballer Karim Benzema, and were seen enjoying dinner together at Santa Monica, New York.
16 June 2015, 16:09 PM

Taslima Nasreen relocated to US amid death threats from Islamic extremists

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen moved to United States by the Center for Inquiry (CFI), New York-based advocacy group, which says that she received death threats, reports The Huffington Post.
2 June 2015, 17:13 PM

Fifa 'took bribes for 2010 World Cup' - Loretta Lynch

Fifa executives accepted bribes to help secure the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said.
27 May 2015, 06:15 AM