United States of America

Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists

The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.
10 August 2023, 09:47 AM

'No prison in Bangladesh where people are tortured like in USA's Guantanamo'

The human rights situation in Bangladesh is better than the United States in many instances, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today (April 14, 2022) dismissing the report of the US on human rights issues in Bangladesh.
14 April 2022, 17:57 PM

US makes major Guantanamo transfer to UAE

Fifteen Guantanamo Bay detainees are transferred to the United Arab Emirates, the largest such release in years, the Pentagon announces.
16 August 2016, 15:13 PM

Florida policeman shoots autistic man’s unarmed black therapist

A Florida policeman shot and wounded an autistic man's unarmed black therapist on Monday, local media reports.
22 July 2016, 05:32 AM

Hillary Clinton emails 'endangered US': Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton's use of private email while secretary of state put the "entire country in danger", US Republican Donald Trump says.
6 July 2016, 05:32 AM

US attorney in Manhattan probes BB cyber heist

US attorney's office opens probe of cyber heist of $81 million from Bangladesh Bank's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a law enforcement source says.
16 June 2016, 11:18 AM

Euro 2016 football tournament in France could be terror target, US warns

The US has warned that the Euro 2016 football championship being held in France next month could be a target of militant attacks.
1 June 2016, 06:16 AM

Trump wins the Republican nomination for president

Donald Trump wins Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign.
26 May 2016, 14:33 PM

Dream trip to US turns nightmare

They had no idea about how they would get to the United States of America. They were kept in the dark about their uncertain and perilous journey. They were just asked to follow instructions, no questions asked.
13 April 2016, 18:00 PM

John Kerry makes historic visit to Hiroshima memorial

US Secretary of State says his visit to the Japanese city of Hiroshima was a "gut-wrenching" reminder of the need to get rid of nuclear weapons.
11 April 2016, 11:23 AM

Trade in a Time of Protectionism

Today, intra-regional trade accounts for just 5 percent of South Asia's total trade, compared to 25 percent for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This vast untapped potential presents the region with an opportunity for growth that does not rely on the strength of the world economy.
23 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Only open democratic process can help achieve full potential: US

Appreciating Bangladesh’s leadership role in crucial areas, US says every country, including Bangladesh, can achieve its full potential only when national debates are channeled through ‘peaceful and open democratic process’.
13 December 2015, 11:32 AM

Sachin Tendulkar of India and Australia spinner Shane Warne sell cricket to New Yorkers

Retired international cricketers will play T20 matches in two teams, Sachin’s Blasters and Warne’s Warriors in various venues across the United States of America.
5 November 2015, 06:22 AM

Bangladesh cricketers practice ahead of Zimbabwe series

Members of the Bangladesh cricket team sweated it out during the practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur ahead of the Zimbabwe series.
30 October 2015, 07:31 AM

The man who saved Kyoto from the atomic bomb

Just weeks before the US dropped the most powerful weapon mankind has ever known, Nagasaki was not even on a list of target cities for the atomic bomb.
9 August 2015, 14:50 PM

Michelle tears up White House photography ban

Selfie lovers will now be able to snap themselves in the US president's residence, after the White House lifted a decades-old ban on photography.
2 July 2015, 07:31 AM

Michelle tears up White House photography ban

Selfie lovers will now be able to snap themselves in the US president's residence, after the White House lifted a decades-old ban on photography.
2 July 2015, 07:31 AM

US gay marriage: Reaction to ruling

Following the US Supreme Court's decision of legalising gay marriages nationwide the reactions in social media has been pouring in from all over the world.
27 June 2015, 12:44 PM

US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide

The US Supreme Court has rules same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States.
26 June 2015, 14:20 PM

'Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash killed

US mathematician John Nash, whose life story was turned into the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, dies in a car crash
24 May 2015, 14:27 PM