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128 Journalists Killed Worldwide in 2025, IFJ Reports

At least 128 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025 while carrying out their professional duties, according to the annual report released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). The report...

Thursday, January 1, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath Touching the Holy Quran

New York City witnessed a historic moment on Thursday as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor, becoming the city’s first Muslim and South Asian–descended leader. Mamdani took his oath...

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Bangladesh Mourns Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Former Bangladeshi prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80, bringing an end to a defining era in the country’s...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Sudden H-1B Visa Revocation Leaves Worker Stranded Abroad

A U.S. H-1B visa holder found themselves stranded abroad this month after receiving an unexpected revocation notice just days before their planned return to the United States. The incident highlights...

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Winter Storm Set to Bring Several Inches of Snow to New York City

A shovel-worthy winter storm moved into New York City on Friday evening, creating potentially hazardous conditions for the start of the weekend. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm...

Saturday, December 27, 2025

US Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Challenge to New York Immigration Law

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice challenging a state law that former President Donald Trump’s administration claimed hindered immigration...

Thursday, December 25, 2025

New York City Agencies Condemn Federal Public Charge Proposal

Several key New York City agencies have strongly opposed the federal government’s newly proposed “public charge” rule, warning that it could jeopardize the well-being of immigrant residents. The City’s Health...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

ICT issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, the President of the Awami League and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, for her alleged involvement in...

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Inflation Declines to 9.92%, Marking Second Consecutive Monthly Drop

Inflation in Bangladesh decreased to 9.92% in September, down from 10.49% in August, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics today (8 October). Food inflation saw a...

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

UN to support police, election reforms

The United Nations will support Bangladesh in wide ranging areas, including police and election reforms as the interim government rolls out major restructuring of the country’s institutions, the UN’s resident...

Sunday, September 22, 2024