Queens Constituents Call on Rep. Meng to Demand a Ceasefire in Gaza

The anticipation reaches its peak as the highly awaited MUNA Convention-23 is all set to kick off this upcoming Friday, bringing together the largest congregation of Bangladeshi Muslims. The Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia will play host to this grand event, with MUNA leaders confirming that preparations for the convention are nearing completion. Notably, the renowned Bangladeshi scholar, Dr. Mizanur Rahman Azhari, is scheduled to grace the convention with his presence. This official announcement was made during a press conference on Thursday by none other than MUNA President Harun or Rashid.

Authorities Struggle to Curb Disturbing Trend as Community Concerns Mount. In recent months, the bustling metropolis of New York City has witnessed a distressing upsurge in hate crimes, leaving residents and officials deeply troubled. The alarming spike in these targeted acts of violence has sparked outrage and concern, raising questions about the city's ability to ensure the safety and security of its diverse population. Statistics released by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) indicate a significant increase in reported hate crimes across all five boroughs. These heinous acts, motivated by prejudice and discrimination, target various marginalized groups, including but not limited to racial, ethnic, religious, and community groups. The rise in such incidents has sent shockwaves through the city, which prides itself on its reputation as a melting pot of cultures.

Graduated students at Washington University of Science and Technology received a letter of greetings from former US President Bill Clinton. This graduation ceremony was on Saturday, June 17—class of 2023. Dressed in gowns and hats, students participate in the graduation parade and accept the graduation certificate. Seventy-six students at the university received this convocation.

President Biden chose Nusrat Jahan Choudhury to be a federal judge in New York. On Thursday, the Senate agreed, making her the first Muslim woman to serve on a federal bench. Choudhury will serve the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. He is also the first Bangladeshi-American to be approved as a federal judge.

Zakat Foundation of America has awarded the Community Achievement Award to 25 organizations in New York. Recognizing their exceptional contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and global natural disasters, these community organizations are being honored and acknowledged. The 'Quran Night and Community Achievement Award' event, organized by the Zakat Foundation of America, took place at the Hillside Islamic Center on Friday. The foundation's Regional Manager, Imran Ansary, and Director of Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Aldardashti, presented this recognition to the selected organizations. In addition to their remarks, the Executive Director of Yakat Foundation of America, Halil Demir, Executive Committee Chairman of Hillside Islamic Center, Kalim Hussein, and President of Jamaica Muslim Center, Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, spoke at the event. The program began with a recitation from the Quran by prominent reciters Sheikh Ibrahim Aldardashti and Qari Nazrul Islam, creating an atmosphere of spirituality.

Kazi Fouzia has been honored for his work on behalf of the immigrant community in the United States for more than a decade. She is the organizing director of Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM). Shahana Hanif, a New York City Council member, gave Kazi Fouzia a signed proclamation at a small event in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening. 

A man's family and friends gathered on Thursday to protest and demand details about the deadly altercation with Cambridge police.

At UMass Boston, Sayed Faisal, 20, was a junior. People who knew him stated he lived in the vicinity, worked at a CVS, and had recently relocated with his family from Bangladesh.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks today announced the expansion of the Cafeteria Enhancement Experience (CEE), as part of the city's reimagining of the student dining experience and city's ongoing commitment to health and nutrition. With an additional $50 million in capital funding in Fiscal Year 2023, the CEE initiative will transform more than 80 cafeterias into warm and welcoming spaces for students to enjoy nutritious meals.