US-based Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover
The US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
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Growing distrust of USA globally
THE special military operation in Ukraine essentially puts an end to the unipolar world in which the Americans considered themselves the supreme ruler, bossing around other countries...
Sisimpur brings nursery rhymes to children
USAID鈥檚 Sisimpur project, the local production of Sesame Street in Bangladesh, has launched an initiative to bring the joy of nursery rhymes to children, says a press release.
BNP chair Khaleda gives fingerprints for US visa
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Wednesday visited the US Embassy in Dhaka to give her biometric fingerprint for visa.
Rabiul Husain鈥檚 death anniv today
Today is the fifth anniversary of death of poet and architect Rabiul Husain...
USAID, PVH, CARE unite to create jobs for women
USAID鈥檚 Women Thrive in Bangladesh project on Wednesday hosted a job fair in Chattogram to connect local women jobseekers with employers and service providers, aiming to enhance their career prospects...
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to clinch ODI series
Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match one-day international series on Sunday.
Tyson slaps Paul in final face-off before Netflix bout
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson slapped opponent Jake Paul as the two men faced off for the final time on Thursday ahead of their controversial Netflix-backed bout.
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Trump鈥檚 win to take ties between Bangladesh, USA to new height, CA office says
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday said the interim government hopes that the existing relations between Bangladesh and the USA will reach a new height during the tenure of newly elected US president Donald Trump.
USAID grants $121m to support WFP鈥檚 Rohingya efforts in Bangladesh
The United Nations鈥� World Food Programme has received new contribution of $121 million from USAID鈥檚 bureau for humanitarian assistance to support ongoing humanitarian efforts in the...
CEMS-Global USA to host Textile Series of Exhibitions in Dhaka
CEMS-Global USA, a New York-based multinational exhibition and convention organiser, on Monday announced that it would host Bangladeshi edition of its globally renowned Textile Series of Exhibitions.
Rights groups slam Pakistan for blocking activist鈥檚 US travel
Human rights advocates including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai criticised Pakistan on Wednesday for stopping a leading ethnic minority activist from travelling to accept a US award.
US dockworkers launch mass strike month before election
Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in action that could drag on the world鈥檚 largest聽economy聽just ahead of the November presidential election...
Kiwis stumble after Kamindu's 1,000-run milestone
New Zealand were flailing at 22-2 and trailing by 580 on Friday against a dominant Sri Lankan batting attack that saw middle-order maestro Kamindu Mendis reach 1,000 runs from just eight Test appearances.
Bangladesh to contribute to post-2030 global goals, Touhid tells 鈥楽ummit for Future鈥�
Bangladesh has expressed its commitment to contributing to the global goals beyond 2030, focusing on equitable development, empathy and sustainability.
Modi discusses Bangladesh, Hindu issues with Biden
The foreign secretary of India, Vikram Misri, said on Saturday that issues related to Bangladesh were discussed during the bilateral meeting between Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and...
US to provide $202.25 million grant to Bangladesh
The United States Agency for International Development will provide $202.25 million grant to Bangladesh for its three sectors namely good governance, social, human and economic opportunity and resilience....
Bangladesh, USAID sign $202.25 million grant agreement
The 6th amendment of 鈥楾he Development Objective Grant Agreement鈥� has been signed between Bangladesh and the United States Agency for International Development in Dhaka on Sunday...
US pvt sector can boost Bangladesh鈥檚 growth: embassy
American private sector can help unlock Bangladesh鈥檚 growth potential through trade and investment with the right economic reforms in place, said the US embassy in Dhaka on Saturday...
Pochettino will relish taking on Pulisic's call for USA culture change
If Mauricio Pochettino was pondering what his focus should be when he takes charge of the United States for the first time his captain Christian Pulisic promptly provided him with the answer.
Pochettino named new USA coach
Argentine Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new head coach of the United States national team, the US Soccer federation announced on Tuesday...
Chinese fans, state media bask in golden glow of Olympic success
China celebrated one of its best Olympic performances on Tuesday, while state media attempted to score political points from the golden haul won by its athletes at the Paris Games.
Marta admits Olympic final 'probably' her last game for Brazil
Brazil legend Marta admitted Saturday that defeat in the Olympic women's football final against the United States was likely her last ever appearance for her country after a remarkable career.
LeBron's USA clinch basketball gold
The United States won their fifth straight Olympic men's basketball crown on Saturday, holding off a battling France 98-87 to take their tally of Olympic golds to 17.
USA beat Brazil to win women's football gold
Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday's Olympic women's football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.
Coe hails US 'golden generation' after dominant Olympics
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe believes the dominance of American athletes in Paris can bring the sport out of the shadows in the United States as the country builds towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
USA go for gold against Marta's Brazil in women's football final
A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women's international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta.
Swadhin Bangla Football Dal player Patel dies
Swadhin Bangla Football Dal player Saidur Rahman Patel breathed his last at a hospital in California, USA, on Thursday, confirmed the Bangladesh Football Federation through a media release...
Hayes and new stars point USA women back towards summit
It felt highly symbolic that the United States' win over Germany in their Olympic women's football semi-final on Tuesday should come a year to the day after their humbling early exit from the World Cup.