August 06, 2026 02:32 AM
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New York to Establish 36,000 Muslim Burial Plots for Bangladeshi Community

A major initiative aimed at addressing the long-term shortage of Muslim burial space for New York’s Bangladeshi community is underway, with plans to develop a cemetery featuring approximately 36,000 burial...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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

Indian Ship Sinks in Red Sea After Attack, All 14 Crew Members Rescued

An Indian ship sank in the Red Sea off Yemen’s western coast after being attacked by an explosives-laden boat. All 14 crew members on board were rescued safely, authorities said....

Tuesday, August 4, 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

Up to 52 million US students could benefit from ‘Freedom’ scholarships

Around 52 million students attending public, private and charter schools across the United States could potentially qualify for a new federal “Freedom” scholarship program. More than 2.7 million students in...

Monday, August 3, 2026

Ceuta migrant deaths rise to 72 after mass border surge from Morocco

At least 72 migrants have died following a mass influx into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, according to Spanish officials. The latest death toll was announced by...

Monday, August 3, 2026

Orphaned Children Hold Symbolic Marathon in Gaza to Draw Global Attention to Humanitarian Crisis

Hundreds of Palestinian children took part in a symbolic marathon in the besieged Gaza Strip to draw international attention to the plight of children who have lost their parents during...

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Hungary’s Only Nuclear Plant to Shut Down for First Time in 44 Years

Hungary will shut down its only nuclear power plant for the first time in 44 years after record low water levels in the Danube River, caused by prolonged drought and...

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Houthis Clarify No Plans to Impose Tolls on Red Sea Shipping

Yemen’s Houthi movement has said it has no plans to impose tolls on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group’s Humanitarian Operations Coordination...

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Iran Has Never Faced a U.S. President Like Trump, Says Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s current leadership has never faced an American president like Donald Trump, describing him as a leader who is willing to...

Saturday, August 1, 2026