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Appointments for US student visa halted

The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump administration crackdown on foreign students criticised yesterday by China.

US to monitor immigrants' social media for antisemitism

The US government announced Wednesday it will start reviewing the social media activity of visa applicants and immigrants for antisemitic content, according to a recent report by Reuters. The announcement has been heavily criticised by certain civil liberties groups as an overreach that threatens free expression.

Strategic choices in the new space race

Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.

US welcomes interim govt’s election plan

The US yesterday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections next year or in early 2026

Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy

Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.

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.

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

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.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

‘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.

July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023

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?

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

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.

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

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.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Chirkutt announces new US tour

Earlier today, popular Bangla fusion band Chirkutt announced that they will soon be starting a tour in the US. Titled “The Legacy Tour, USA 2023” will mark the band’s third, full-fledged, international tour.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

What Price McCarthy?

The extremists have won in the race for the US Speaker of the House

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

5 Top stories to know today

Catch up with the news in 5 mins

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Renata’s Rajendrapur facility wins US FDA approval

Drug maker Renata Ltd has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its general facility in Rajendrapur.

October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

US wants free, fair national elections in Bangladesh

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reaffirmed the importance of upholding human rights and holding "free, fair, and peaceful" national elections in Bangladesh.