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Sylhet-Born Mohini Rashid Serves as Senior NYPD Officer, Inspires Bangladeshi-American Community

Mohini Rashid, a Sylhet-born Bangladeshi-American, is serving as a senior officer with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), marking a significant achievement for the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Bangladesh Society Inc. Registers Over 33,000 Voters Ahead of 2026 Election

Voter registration for the 2026 election of Bangladesh Society Inc., one of the largest and oldest Bangladeshi-American social and cultural organizations in the United States, has officially concluded. The election...

Monday, August 3, 2026

Bangladesh plans to import 1,412 electric buses

Bangladesh is planning to procure 1,412 electric buses for Dhaka and other cities as part of a push to introduce environmentally friendly public transport, with the first batch of 200...

Thursday, July 30, 2026

UMMAH NY Assembly Brings Muslim Leaders Together to Strengthen Mosque Capacity-Security-Community Collaboration

More than 50 imams, mosque board members, nonprofit leaders, and community representatives gathered at the Thikana Community Hub in Queens for the UMMAH NY Assembly Dinner, a leadership forum focused...

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

China eases visa process for Bangladeshis attending 140th Canton Fair

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has announced a simplified visa process for Bangladeshi businesspeople and visitors planning to attend the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou....

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Western New York BNP Forum Approves 71-Member Executive Committee

The Bangladesh Nationalist Forum (BNF) in Western New York has approved a 71-member partial executive committee for a two-year term through a voice vote, with leaders also directing the organization...

Sunday, July 26, 2026

UN General Assembly adopts Bangladesh-led Culture of Peace Resolution

United Nations General Assembly has adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution, “Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace,” reaffirming the international community’s commitment to dialogue, tolerance,...

Saturday, July 25, 2026

U.S. Enforces New Tariffs on Imports From 60 Countries, Including Bangladesh

The United States on Friday implemented a new tariff regime covering imports from 60 countries, including Bangladesh, imposing additional duties ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent over concerns about...

Friday, July 24, 2026

‘Banglar Joyjatra’ sailors return home after 4-month

The crew members of the Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel Banglar Joyjatra has returned home safely after spending nearly four months stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict of...

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

New US visa restrictions raise concerns for Bangladeshi students

The Trump administration has introduced sweeping changes to the U.S. student visa system, replacing long-standing flexible rules with stricter limits on the length of stay for international students. Under the...

Saturday, July 18, 2026