US welcomes India, China efforts to lower border tensions
The United States on Tuesday welcomed efforts by India and China to resolve border tensions, after they recently agreed on ways to step back from their deadly 2020 confrontation...
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United States for upholding fundamental freedoms in Bangladesh
The United States has said that the people of Bangladesh should be able to exercise their fundamental freedoms including the freedom of expression and the freedom of assembly鈥攏o matter which party rules the country...
US unveils national security plan to step up use of AI
The United States on Thursday ordered the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to step up use of artificial intelligence to advance national security, in the first such strategy to counter...
Bangladesh filmmaker's 'The Story of a Rock' premiered in US
The debut feature film of filmmaker Zak Mir titled 鈥楾he Story of a Rock鈥� was premiered at the 19th Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle in the United States on October 19.
US imposes curbs on firms over support of Pakistan, Iran weapons programmes
The United States added more than two dozen entities to a trade blacklist Monday over alleged support of weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and Iran, and for other...
Bangladesh cancels appointments of US, Russia, UAE ambassadors
Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the contractual appointments of three ambassadors posted in the United States, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
US provides water rescue gears to FSCD
The United States on Sunday handed over lifesaving water rescue equipment, hazardous material protection equipment, and medical supplies to Fire Service and Civil Defense to...
US budget deficit widens to $1.8t, third highest on record
The United States on Friday reported a budget deficit of $1.8 trillion for the past year, widening from 2023鈥檚 level on greater spending, including for interest on the public debt.
BGMEA seeks govt measures for apparel sector growth
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Saturday said that the apparel industry was now stable after a challenging period, and called on...
US imposes sanctions on firms over Russia drones used on Ukraine
The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in its war against Ukraine.
Those responsible for violence in Bangladesh should be held accountable: US
The United States has said there is no excuse for violence and anyone responsible for violence should be held accountable in Bangladesh...
Urban farming practices
AS URBAN dwellers become more accustomed to the bustle of city life, they find that cultivating their own food can be both difficult and incredibly rewarding. While urban farming is not a new notion 鈥� it dates back to the ancient Mesopotamian people who set aside land for growing crops, as well as the American Victory Gardens that were established to...
US firms brace for more tariffs as election nears
From holding back investments to considering moving abroad, businesses in the United States are bracing for more economic turbulence as the presidential campaign kicks into high gear 鈥� with fresh tariffs rolled out and promises of more...
Bangladesh, US discuss collaboration to counter corruption
Bangladesh and the United States have discussed ways for strengthening collaboration to counter corruption, tackle money laundering and recover stolen assets.
US values Bangladesh as partner in Indo-Pacific region: Uzra Zeya
US under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy, and human rights Uzra Zeya has said the United States values Bangladesh as a 鈥榩artner鈥� in the Indo-Pacific region and their 鈥榮trong collaboration鈥� as their leading partner on Rohingya response and number one source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Zelensky touts 鈥榲ictory plan鈥� against Russia in Macron talks
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of a European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States...
RMG exports to US fall by 9.16pc in Jan-Aug
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the United States suffered the largest decline among the competing countries in January-August period of 2024...
Hurricane Milton makes landfall, walloping coast of Florida
Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction as it crashed into the Florida coast Wednesday, its furious winds sparking tornadoes and flash floods across a United States state reeling from another massive storm two weeks earlier...
United States in the Middle East
OVER the past year, mindful that I have been blessed to live under Oregon鈥檚 tranquil skies, I reflect upon the Palestinians and Lebanese who begin and end theirs days under skies fraught with drones and bombers...
US vows to continue engagement with Bangladesh
The United States has said it looks forward to continued engagement with Bangladesh to advance progress on economic stability, democracy, security, and Rohingya refugees...
Dhaka not aware of whereabouts of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
The foreign affairs adviser to the interim government, Md Touhid Hossain, on Tuesday said that they were not aware of the present whereabouts of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina as...
Two US scientists win Nobel in medicine for gene regulation discovery
US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA and its role in how genes are regulated, solving...
Netanyahu鈥檚 dangerous militarism
THE mainstream media has been largely critical of Russian president Vladimir Putin鈥檚 dangerous use of military power, and largely supportive of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu鈥檚 equally dangerous use of military power.聽 The leading proponents of these contrasting views have been David Ignatius in the Washington Post and Bret Stephens...
USTDA awards grant for cold storage dev for food security
The United States Trade and Development Agency has awarded a feasibility study grant to establish a temperature-controlled logistics network to develop cold storage refrigeration warehouses in Bangladesh to reduce food losses and improve food security...
US, India to cooperate on critical minerals
The United States and India are set to work together on supply chains for critical minerals that are key to clean energy technologies, the US Commerce Department said on Thursday in a statement...
US univs express interest to cooperate in education, research
The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh on Wednesday said that top 10 universities in the United States expressed their interest in cooperation in improving the quality of higher education and research in Bangladesh...
Low labour costs, duty-free access key drivers: US report
Bangladesh, the second-largest apparel exporter globally, has enhanced its competitiveness in garment manufacturing, particularly in bulk orders of basic apparel, due to low labour costs, affordable inputs, and duty-free access to key markets beyond the United States, positioning it as a vital player in the global fashion industry, according to a latest report...
Israel ground forces raid聽south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Tuesday its ground troops had carried out raids against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and mobilised more forces, despite calls for de-escalation after...
US wants probe into killings of people in Bangladesh in recent months
The United States has reiterated its call for full investigations into the civilians who lost their life during the protests and the crackdown on the protests in recent months...
Biden justifies Israeli attack, calls Hezbollah leader's Killing 'Justice'
The United States on Saturday offered clear support for Israel's bombing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including a strike that killed the group's longtime leader, but also said the time has come for ceasefires there and in Gaza.
