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Death of Bangladeshi youths in the US: When violence hits home

The police killings of Win Rozario and Sayed Faisal, Bangladeshi American youth, have put the role of law enforcers under great scrutiny.
16 June 2024, 14:00 PM

Price cuts will lift US vibes only so much

Since 2019, the 25 percent of American workers with the lowest wages have been paid 5.4 percent more a year on average, compared with 3.8 percent raises for the country’s top 25 percent of earners
11 June 2024, 14:39 PM

When will the US gain ‘independence’ from Israel?

Authorities in the US are eroding long-established principles and values in order to support Israel’s apartheid rule.
9 June 2024, 09:22 AM

‘Kajol Rekha’ to be released in the US and Canada tomorrow

The “Monpura” famed director Gias Uddin Selim, released his latest film “Kajol Rekha” about six weeks ago. The film continues to be shown in various theatres across the country while garnering positive reviews from the audience.
30 May 2024, 07:20 AM

US sanctions test China's 'no limits' friendship with Russia

China's trade with Russia has hit record highs in recent years, drawing accusations that it is helping buoy its longtime ally's economy, with President Vladimir Putin due to visit Beijing in May.
13 May 2024, 08:13 AM

BGMEA again seeks duty-free garment exports to US market

At the meeting, the BGMEA also urged the USTR to put pressure on US clothing retailers and brands to increase the per unit price paid for garment items sourced from Bangladesh.
23 April 2024, 00:55 AM

US consumer inflation up unexpectedly in February

The consumer price index (CPI) came in at 3.2 percent last month
13 March 2024, 05:52 AM

The colour of war?

Today’s Red Sea skirmishes raise multifaceted concerns, which range from the war in Gaza widening and awakening old wounds, to geopolitical frontlines being rewritten by shifting chokepoints.
13 February 2024, 00:00 AM

US bans former Guatemala president from entry for 'corruption'

Giammattei has been accused of propping up the attorney general who spearheaded a judicial campaign against the country's new, anti-graft president, Bernardo Arevalo.
18 January 2024, 04:26 AM

The Great Game will continue

The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.
9 January 2024, 13:00 PM

Apple files appeal after Biden administration allows US ban on watch imports

Apple on Tuesday appealed a decision to ban imports of its watches based on a complaint from medical monitoring technology company Masimo, after US President Joe Biden's administration declined to veto a government tribunal.
27 December 2023, 05:56 AM

Decoding India-US disagreements over Bangladesh's election

This alignment between India and China on Bangladesh's elections is quite unique in the context of South Asia
13 November 2023, 13:00 PM

Biden’s backing of Israel will come home to roost

The infrastructure of Gaza lies in ruins, leaving civilians to scramble for safety among the debris of their previous lives.
13 November 2023, 03:00 AM

US military bulk buys Japanese seafood to counter China ban

China, which had been the biggest buyer of Japanese seafood, says its ban is due to food safety fears.
31 October 2023, 07:02 AM

What's wrong with the US response to the Gaza crisis

On October 18, US President Joe Biden travelled to Israel, offering support for its military operations in the Gaza Strip, despite growing global calls for a ceasefire.
24 October 2023, 05:34 AM

Israel-Arab normalisation has not eliminated the resistance

The Palestinian question had been the thorn in the side of Arab states that wished to forge economic, military and political alliances with Israel.
9 October 2023, 11:45 AM

Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent

Hardline Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily fund the government, making it all but certain that federal agencies will partially shut down beginning on Sunday.
30 September 2023, 05:42 AM

Lavrov’s visit consolidates Bangladesh-Russia relations

Lavrov made strong statements on US interference and Russia’s commitment to working with its partners to prevent any outside “dictates.”
9 September 2023, 09:15 AM

Demystifying BRICS and the stakes for Bangladesh

Bangladesh has strong economic aspirations to become part of a forum like BRICS.
4 September 2023, 14:00 PM

US manufacturing slump continues into 10th month

The slump in US manufacturing activity continued for a 10th consecutive month in August amid ongoing softness in new orders, survey data showed Friday, with some signs pointing to an improving situation.
3 September 2023, 18:00 PM