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Timothée Chalamet makes surprise appearance at lookalike contest in New York

Timothée Chalamet delighted his fans with an unexpected appearance at a lookalike contest dedicated to him in New York. The event took place in Lower Manhattan, where the Hollywood star surprised attendees by showing up in person.

New York mayor indicted on federal criminal charges

At least four federal probes are underway against the Democratic ex-cop, including three led by the US district court in Manhattan, investigating people in the mayor's orbit and high-ranking officials in his administration.

Timberlake settles DUI case with plea agreement

Justin Timberlake has negotiated an agreement to resolve his drunk-driving case in the United States.

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after onstage collapse

Famed American rapper Fatman Scoop tragically died at 53 after collapsing during a live performance in Connecticut on Friday. 

Ignorant people try to always seek darkness amidst goodness: Shakib

The Shakib Khan starrer latest Eid release, “Toofan”, has captivated audiences and reached unprecedented popularity. The film accumulated significant attention both locally and internationally. The Dhallywood superstar is now in high demand across various media outlets. Recently, he participated in an exclusive interview with the Indian Express, delving into his distinguished career and offering insights on a range of subjects.

Justin Timberlake fails field sobriety tests, taken into custody

Justin Timberlake was taken into custody in Sag Harbor, NY, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after he declined to take a breathalyser test and failed all standardised field sobriety tests.

ICC confirms NY, Dallas, Florida as T20 WC 2024 venues

The USA is set to host the T20 World Cup for the first time, with Grand Prairie in Dallas, Broward County in Florida and Nassau County in New York chosen as the venues for the grand event. 

New York's Tribeca Film Festival looks to tell 'untold stories'

With an emphasis on diversity in content and storytellers, New York's Tribeca Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, with highlights including documentaries about actor Rock Hudson and news anchor Dan Rather.

Interview / On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story

Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience

November 4, 2022
November 4, 2022

Weike Wang's ‘Joan Is Okay’ tells the story of an antisocial millennial

Joan has always felt not American enough for America and not Chinese enough for China. As a transnational immigrant, even her work ethic is assessed in a dehumanising way.

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

Hong Kong most expensive city for expats, New York 2nd

Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city – for the second year in a row – for expatriates to live in, according to the findings of the latest cost of living research published by ECA International.

May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022

Bangladeshi student dies after 'pushed' on subway track in New York

A Bangladeshi student died after snatchers reportedly pushed her on the subway track in New York, reports US-based Bangla newspaper Thikana.

February 7, 2022
February 7, 2022

Tashnuva Anan Shishir at the PLITZS New York City Fashion Week, 2022

The PLITZS New York City Fashion Week, takes place every year in the heart of midtown Manhattan, exploring high-couture concepts by emerging international and USA based fashion designers. PLTIZS NYCFW is produced by PLITZS Fashion Marketing.

January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022

"Take Out with Lisa Ling" shows the Bangladeshi American Dream

Episode 4 of the HBO Max docu-series features Bangladeshis in the United States.

September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019

Bangladeshi shot dead in New York

A Bangladeshi youth has been shot dead by miscreants in Jamaica of New York.

March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

Turbulence injures 30 on flight from Istanbul to New York

Severe turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean tossed terrified passengers and crew around a Turkish Airlines plane cabin on Saturday, with 30 people suffering bumps, bruises, cuts and a broken leg before the flight landed safely at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport, officials said.

November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018

Car hits 7 pedestrians in New York City, 1 killed

A car running in reverse struck seven pedestrians in New York City and one person died in the apparent accident, officials say.

December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017

Blast rocks NY commuter hub, suspect might be Bangladeshi: Cops

A man with a pipe bomb strapped to him sets off the crude device in the subway near Times Square, injuring the suspect and three other people at the height of the morning rush hour.

July 2, 2017
July 2, 2017

New York doctor sent email to paper before hospital rampage

A doctor who killed another physician at a New York City medical center and wounded six other people before taking his own life had sent an email to a newspaper blaming hospital officials for wrecking his career, the New York Daily News reports.