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Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?
It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.
US Fed Chair sees 'further disinflation' in economy
The rate-cut lowers the cost of borrowing for consumers and businesses, bringing some relief to households weeks before November's presidential election -- even as the Fed works independently of the US administration
US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say
The US Commerce Department is expected on Monday to propose prohibiting Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns, two sources told Reuters
As Fed cuts loom, health of US economy could determine markets' path
How stocks, bonds and the dollar perform after the Federal Reserve kicks off its rate-cutting cycle could depend on one factor more than most: the health of the US economy.
US to help Bangladesh diversify exports
The US has assured Bangladesh of support in diversifying export products and exploring new markets to boost bilateral trade between the two countries
US Fed expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to announce its first interest rate cut for more than four years on Wednesday, with policymakers expected to debate how big a move to make less than two months before the US presidential election.
US moves to curb 'trade loophole' over China worries
The US government said Friday it will work to curb the "overuse and abuse" of a mechanism allowing lower-value imports to enter the country duty-free, as concerns grow over Chinese shipments
Optimism of US firms in China at record lows: report
American firms in China are grappling with an unprecedented web of challenges, a business group said Thursday, as economic woes and geopolitical tensions drag optimism and profitability to all-time lows
US Fed official says expects series of rate cuts
With inflation easing and the labor market cooling, it will likely be appropriate for the US Federal Reserve to make a series of interest rate cuts in the coming months, a senior official said Friday
What's wrong with the US response to the Gaza crisis
On October 18, US President Joe Biden travelled to Israel, offering support for its military operations in the Gaza Strip, despite growing global calls for a ceasefire.
Israel-Arab normalisation has not eliminated the resistance
The Palestinian question had been the thorn in the side of Arab states that wished to forge economic, military and political alliances with Israel.
Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent
Hardline Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily fund the government, making it all but certain that federal agencies will partially shut down beginning on Sunday.
Lavrov’s visit consolidates Bangladesh-Russia relations
Lavrov made strong statements on US interference and Russia’s commitment to working with its partners to prevent any outside “dictates.”
Demystifying BRICS and the stakes for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has strong economic aspirations to become part of a forum like BRICS.
US manufacturing slump continues into 10th month
The slump in US manufacturing activity continued for a 10th consecutive month in August amid ongoing softness in new orders, survey data showed Friday, with some signs pointing to an improving situation.
‘Insidious: The Red Door’: Paranormal pandemonium hits Star Cineplex tomorrow
Horror movie lovers gear up to open the gate to a haunting paranormal universe as “Insidious: The Red Door” hits Star Cineplex tomorrow. The film which has already been released in US has become the highest-grossing movie of its franchise.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture
BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?
Fans in the USA are dying to see me: Zayed Khan
Zayed Khan will be going to the US to attend the Dhallywood awards. Many of his fans there are super excited for a chance to meet him. Fans from New York, California, Florida and New Jersey have been calling him continuously to find out his whereabouts.
Our 'entangled freedoms'
The curtailment of free speech and writing is especially distressing for the liberal classes in the US, given the values enshrined in the First Amendment with its guarantee of freedom of expression and the press.