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Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists
The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.
'No prison in Bangladesh where people are tortured like in USA's Guantanamo'
The human rights situation in Bangladesh is better than the United States in many instances, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud today (April 14, 2022) dismissing the report of the US on human rights issues in Bangladesh.
US makes major Guantanamo transfer to UAE
Fifteen Guantanamo Bay detainees are transferred to the United Arab Emirates, the largest such release in years, the Pentagon announces.
Florida policeman shoots autistic man’s unarmed black therapist
A Florida policeman shot and wounded an autistic man's unarmed black therapist on Monday, local media reports.
US Elections 2016 / Hillary Clinton emails 'endangered US': Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton's use of private email while secretary of state put the "entire country in danger", US Republican Donald Trump says.
US attorney in Manhattan probes BB cyber heist
US attorney's office opens probe of cyber heist of $81 million from Bangladesh Bank's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a law enforcement source says.
Euro 2016 football tournament in France could be terror target, US warns
The US has warned that the Euro 2016 football championship being held in France next month could be a target of militant attacks.
Trump wins the Republican nomination for president
Donald Trump wins Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign.
Dream trip to US turns nightmare
They had no idea about how they would get to the United States of America. They were kept in the dark about their uncertain and perilous journey. They were just asked to follow instructions, no questions asked.
Trade in a Time of Protectionism
Today, intra-regional trade accounts for just 5 percent of South Asia's total trade, compared to 25 percent for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This vast untapped potential presents the region with an opportunity for growth that does not rely on the strength of the world economy.
Only open democratic process can help achieve full potential: US
Appreciating Bangladesh’s leadership role in crucial areas, US says every country, including Bangladesh, can achieve its full potential only when national debates are channeled through ‘peaceful and open democratic process’.
Sachin Tendulkar of India and Australia spinner Shane Warne sell cricket to New Yorkers
Retired international cricketers will play T20 matches in two teams, Sachin’s Blasters and Warne’s Warriors in various venues across the United States of America.
Bangladesh cricketers practice ahead of Zimbabwe series
Members of the Bangladesh cricket team sweated it out during the practice session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur ahead of the Zimbabwe series.
The man who saved Kyoto from the atomic bomb
Just weeks before the US dropped the most powerful weapon mankind has ever known, Nagasaki was not even on a list of target cities for the atomic bomb.
Michelle tears up White House photography ban
Selfie lovers will now be able to snap themselves in the US president's residence, after the White House lifted a decades-old ban on photography.
Michelle tears up White House photography ban
Selfie lovers will now be able to snap themselves in the US president's residence, after the White House lifted a decades-old ban on photography.
US gay marriage: Reaction to ruling
Following the US Supreme Court's decision of legalising gay marriages nationwide the reactions in social media has been pouring in from all over the world.
US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide
The US Supreme Court has rules same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States.
'Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash killed
US mathematician John Nash, whose life story was turned into the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, dies in a car crash