New York

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

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

Bees chase car for 2 days to rescue queen

These bees are ferocious and on a mission to rescue their queen from a metal fortress.The swarm of bees, for two days, followed their queen bee trapped inside a Mitsubishi Outlander, reports CNN.

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

SWIFT to unveil new security plan after BB heist

The SWIFT secure messaging service that underpins international banking says it is planning to launch a new security programme as it fights to rebuild its reputation in the wake of the Bangladesh Bank heist.

May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016

BB heist: Slim chance to get back more money, says Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says there is hardly any chance to get back more money from the US$100 million hacked from the Bangladesh Bank's account with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016

“IS-linked hackers post target list of New Yorkers”

A group of hackers linked to Islamic State has posted online a list of thousands of New York residents and urged followers of the militant group to target them, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

BB heist probe report will be made public: Muhith

The government will make public the probe report on the cyber heist of US$101 million from Bangladesh Bank’s account with New York’s Federal Reserve Bank.

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

Trump and Clinton win New York primaries

Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in New York while Hillary Clinton has triumphed in the Democratic race.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

CID finds 20 foreigners’ link in BB cyber heist

Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) claims they found 20 foreigners involved in cyber heist of US$ 101 million from Bangladesh Bank's Federal Reserve Bank account, says they have found proof of negligence by central bank staff.

April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016

Apple opposes US appeal over iPhone in New York drug case

New York Apple argues it should not be compelled to aid federal law enforcement officials who seek to extract data from a confessed methamphetamine trafficker's iPhone because they have not exhausted all means to bypass the unit's built-in security code.

April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016

Clinton, Sanders clash in New York debate

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders come to blows in a heated US presidential debate in Brooklyn, raising the stakes in their increasingly acrimonious race to clinch the Democratic nomination.

March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016

Love is in the armpit at New York's Smell Dating

Love at first whiff is the idea behind Smell Dating, a New York matchmaking service that promises to help single people sniff out their perfect match by breathing in the odors from dirty T-shirts.