The Bangladeshi diaspora in New York celebrated Pahela Baishakh with a unique blend of literature and art. Organized by Shobdoguchchho and Woodhaven Library, the event featured renowned poets, international musicians, and local students to honor Bengali heritage.
A rights group reports 133 incidents of communal violence in Bangladesh around elections, raising concerns over minority safety and governance failures.
A Bangladeshi court has ordered authorities to seek an Interpol red notice against UK MP Tulip Siddiq, prompting renewed debate over political motivation behind corruption cases.