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Bangladesh American Lions Club Distributes Food to More Than 300 People in Jamaica, New York

The New York Bangladesh American Lions Club distributed food supplies to more than 300 people during a community outreach program in Jamaica, Queens, on September 30. The distribution took place...

Thursday, October 15, 2026

US Ends Automatic 540-Day Work Permit Extensions for Certain Immigrants

The United States has finalized a rule ending automatic extensions of employment authorization documents (EADs) for certain immigrants renewing their work permits. The change could force some foreign workers to...

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Six Dead in Florida as Hurricane Isaias Hits State

At least six people have died in Florida as a result of Hurricane Isaias, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. According to the governor, two of the deaths had been reported...

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

G K Gaus Honored in New York; Expatriates Demand Direct Dhaka–New York Flights

The Jalalabad Association of America Inc. hosted a reception for Alhaj G K Gaus, a whip of the Bangladesh National Parliament and Member of Parliament for the Habiganj-3 constituency, on...

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Labor Shortages, Business Slowdown and Healthcare Concerns: Immigration Debate Intensifies Ahead of US Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies are drawing growing scrutiny over their potential effects on the economy, local businesses, and public services ahead of the November 3 midterm elections....

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

US Loses 21 Troops in Operations Against Iran, 865 Injured

The number of US service members killed in incidents related to military operations against Iran has risen to 21, while 865 others have been injured. The figures are based on...

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Bangladeshi American Advocacy Group Holds Town Hall on 2026 US Elections in New York

The Bangladeshi American Advocacy Group (BAAG) held a town hall meeting in Woodside, Queens, New York, on October 4, urging greater political participation and civic engagement among Bangladeshi Americans ahead...

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Rejection Rate for Bangladeshi Asylum Seekers in Europe Hits Record 99%

The rejection rate for Bangladeshi asylum seekers in European Union countries reached 99% in the first half of 2026, up from 94% in 2016, according to statistics from the European...

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Selim-Ali Panel Gains Support Ahead of Bangladesh Society Election in New York

The Selim-Ali panel has received support from expatriate Bangladeshis at a gathering organized by Bangladesh Assembly of USA Inc. ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Society Inc. election in New York,...

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Who Is Katie Zacharia, Donald Trump’s New White House Press Secretary?

U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator and communications adviser Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, bringing a longtime supporter of his political movement into a...

Saturday, October 10, 2026