Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday pledged to move quickly on the selection of a new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director. Trump told reporters aboard the Air Force One as he embarked on a visit to Lynchburg, Virginia that a decision may come as soon as before he starts his first oversea trip next Friday. “Even that is possible,” he told reporters when asked whether…

WASHINGTON: The United States is close to completing a series of arms deals for Saudi Arabia totalling more than $100 billion, a senior White House official said on Friday, a week ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Riyadh. The official said the arms package could end up surpassing more than $300 billion over a decade to help Saudi Arabia boost its defensive capabilities while…

The election to the board of directors of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) for 2017-19 tenure has gotten underway, Saturday morning at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC). Voting began at 9:00 am and will continue through to 5:00 pm while the Election Board chairman, Prof Ali Ashraf, will announce the results after counting ends.  Two panels…

Seoul: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Sunday in an apparent test of the South's new president who backs engagement with Pyongyang.   The missile flew about 700 kilometres (435 miles) before landing in the Sea of Japan, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The US Pacific Command said it did not appear to be an intercontinental ballistic missile.   New South Korean President…

Dhaka rape suspect Safat Ahmed booked the hotel room in Banani by claiming to be a friend of Mahim Awami League MP Bazlul Haque Haroon’s son, according to a police official involved with the investigation. Safat, the son of Apan Jewellers owner Dildar Ahmed, and his friend Sadman Sakif are currently on remand for a case involving the rape of two university students at the Raintree Hotel. Mahim…

International Mother’s Day is being observed in the country on Sunday as elsewhere across the world, showing deep respect and profound love for mothers.  Different socio-cultural organisations have chalked up various programmes to mark the day in a befitting manner. The programmes include rally and discussion. People, particularly boys and girls, will wish their mothers on the day. It is…