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Top TikToker Khaby Lame detained by US immigration

LOS ANGELES, United States, June 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - US immigration agents detained and later allowed the "voluntary departure" of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, after he "overstayed" his visa, authorities said Saturday.

US congratulates Bangladesh on Independence Day

Reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh’s democracy

For world's poorest, fears for long-term setbacks after Trump aid cut

US has long been the world's largest provider of development aid

Selena Gomez’s tearful video on immigration crackdown goes viral

Singer and actor Selena Gomez was brought to tears following US President Donald Trump’s decision to deport undocumented immigrants from the country. The emotional moment, which she shared on Instagram Stories and later deleted, highlighted her distress over the situation.

UN agencies tremble as Trump term nears

The United States remains the largest donor to the UN, which is already facing significant budget pressures, spurring palpable anxiety over the prospect of funding cuts.

‘Moana 2’ sets sail in local theatres today

The long-anticipated continuation of the beloved story of “Moana” (2016) is finally over. The sequel, “Moana 2,” made its grand debut on November 27 in theatres across the United States. However, the highly anticipated film debuts today across Star Cineplex locations in Bangladesh, as confirmed by a press release from the renowned multiplex chain.

Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine

The new policy and Biden's pledge to speed up military aid to Ukraine come as the United States prepares for Trump to take over as president in January, having questioned US assistance throughout the war.

Bangladeshi stars Fahmida Nabi and Muza light up San Jose

The celebrated vocalist Fahmida Nabi shared the stage with popular music director and singer Muza in a concert yesterday (November 9), in San Jose, California, USA. Fahmida had already arrived in the United States, while sources revealed that Muza flew in from London to participate.

Celebs flaunt their 'I voted' stickers on crucial Election Day 2024

The much-anticipated Election Day 2024 has arrived, with Americans from all walks of life, including well-known celebrities, casting their votes. This year’s decision is pivotal, as the nation chooses between Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, and a few notable third-party contenders, all vying to become the 47th President of the United States.

January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018

US lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries

The United States announced it was lifting its ban on refugees from 11 "high-risk" countries, but says those seeking to enter the US would come under much tougher scrutiny than in the past.

November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017

US warns NKorean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war

The United States warns North Korea's leadership it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the US mainland within range.

November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017

Gunman who killed 3 at Colorado Walmart held

Police in Colorado captures a man who they had said calmly walked into a suburban Denver Walmart and fatally shot three people before driving away.

November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017

Rohingya Crisis: US assures help in repatriation

The United States has assured Bangladesh “both financial and diplomatic” support for the safe, sustainable and dignified repatriation of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals.

October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017

Trump is strengthening Iran's radicals

The United States and Iran have rarely agreed on how to proceed with nuclear talks or other elements of their bilateral relations. But synergies and similarities between two factions—Iranian hardliners and the hawks of the current US administration—are as counterintuitive as they are profound.

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

US withdraws from UN's cultural agency Unesco

The United States announces it is going to withdraw from Unesco, the UN's cultural and educational agency, complaining about how it is run and about what Washington described as bias against Israel.

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

US-Turkish visa spat: A fight for basic freedoms

Moves by the United States and Turkey that largely ban travel of their nationals between the two countries are about more than two long-standing NATO allies having a spat amid shifting alliances in a volatile part of the world.

October 5, 2017
October 5, 2017

The anger against media's representation of Stephen Paddock

Stephen Paddock: By now this man’s face and name has been smeared across the front page of all major newspapers. He is the man, the ‘lone wolf’ as described by mainstream media that was responsible for one of the largest mass shootings in the history of the United States.

October 3, 2017
October 3, 2017

Facebook says 10 million US users saw Russia-linked ads

Some 10 million people in the United States sees politically divisive ads on Facebook that the company says have been purchased in Russia in the months before and after last year’s US presidential election, Facebook says on Monday.

September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017

US cuts embassy staff, urges no travel to Cuba

The United States is warning Americans against visiting Cuba and ordering more than half of US personnel to leave the island, senior officials say, in a dramatic response to what they described as “specific attacks” on diplomats.