Tensions emerged in Jackson Heights, a Bangladeshi dominated
area of New York, ahead of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to
New York.
BNP leaders and activists held programs to welcome the prime
minister while leaders and activists of the Awami League, whose activities are
banned in Bangladesh, voiced opposition to his visit.
On Sunday night, the situation became tense as supporters of
the two sides stood near each other in Jackson Heights and exchanged slogans
and statem...
