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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.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

UN, US condemn Russian embassy attack in Damascus

The United Nations and the United States condemns a mortar attack on the Russian embassy in Damascus that did not, however, cause any known injuries.

May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015

Bangladesh in a state of chaos: Matt Salmon

Chairman of the Subcommittee of Asia and the Pacific Rep Matt Salmon has stated that Bangladesh is in a state of chaos.

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