New York Correspondent
No Bangladeshi injured in gun attack in NY
No Bangladeshi was reported injured in the attack on a subway train in Brooklyn, New York. The incident took place at around 8:30 am local time on Tuesday (April 12) at the Bangladeshi-dominated Brooklyn’s 36th Street station.
Foreign Secretary raised issue of ban on RAB
Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen met US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman yesterday (07 April 2022) at the US Department of State in Washington DC and discussed various issues related to the bilateral interests with her.
Bangladesh committed to harnessing talents of disabled: FM
We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that over 75 million autistic people in the world can make the most of their talents and participate fully in our societies said Dr. AK Abdul Momen, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh on Thursday (April 7) at the UN.
FM calls for increased US investment in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. AK Abdul Momen called on the senator to revive the Bangladesh Caucus by calling for increased US trade and investment in Bangladesh.
50th anniversary of US-BD diplomatic relations celebrated
The 52nd Independence and National Day of Bangladesh and the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the USA were celebrated on April 4 in a befitting and festive manner.
Momen and Blinken agree to enhance bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a bilateral meeting on Monday in Washington DC, on the very day of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the two countries.
First female US secretary of State dies
Madeleine Albright, a Czech immigrant who went on to become the first female secretary of state in US history, has died aged 84.
Expatriate writer and journalist Dilara Hashem dies
Expatriate writer and journalist Dilara Hashem died on Saturday afternoon (March 19) in Maryland, USA, while being treated at Shady Grove Hospital in Maryland, USA. She was 86.
Washington DC Mayor greets on Independence Day of Bangladesh
Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser has extended her heartfelt greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the country’s 52nd Independence and National Day to be celebrated on March 26, 2022.
Biden signs $13.6 billion bill in Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a $1.5 trillion bill that funds federal operations through September and sends billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine as the country fights off a Russian invasion. Washington had to approve a spending plan by the end of the day to prevent a government shutdown.
US Senator Chuck Schumer praises for hard working Bangladeshis
US Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer says Bangladeshis living in the US are working hard. So he loves the people of Bangladeshi society very much.
Fair and neutral polls of Bangladesh Society demanded in NY
Nayan-Ali Parishad has demanded a speedy and fair election under a neutral election commission by tackling all the issues related to the election of Bangladesh Society in New York, USA.
Another 75 Bangladeshis joined traffic police in New York
Another 75 Bangladeshis have joined the traffic police in New York City, USA. The graduation of the new Traffic Enforcement Agents was held on March 4 at the Police Headquarters.
Bangladeshis angry’ over NY City Councilman
After the inauguration of Little Bangladesh Avenue in Jamaica, New York, the leaders of the Bangladeshi community in Jamaica got angry with James F. Genaaro, a councilman in District-24, Queens.
FM looking for way to withdraw US sanctions
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen reiterated the government's desire to work closely with the United States to find a way to withdraw the US sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and its officers.