Australian Home Prices Fall for Seventh Month as RBA Decision Looms
OTN Bangla, Melbourne: Australia’s housing downturn has deepened, with national dwelling values falling another 1.2 per cent in October, marking a seventh consecutive monthly decline….
AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, ASD Warns
Australia · Cyber Security AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, ASD Warns Australia’s cyber intelligence agency has warned that state-sponsored hackers are gaining…
Nepali-Origin Bikash Bharati, NSW Police Officer Wins 2026 National Bravery Award for Helping Colleague and Injured Civilian Under Fire
OTN Bangla, Australia: Nepali-origin NSW Police officer Senior Constable Bikash Bharati has jointly received the 2026 National Bravery Award for his courageous actions during a…
Japan projects ¥1 trillion in private investment in Bangladesh, with 200,000 jobs expected
TOKYO, October 27: Japanese private investment in Bangladesh could reach ¥1 trillion over the next five years, potentially creating around 200,000 jobs, Japanese Prime Minister…
Houthis call Egypt’s approval of military support for Saudi Arabia a ‘declaration of war’
OTN Bangla Desk: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has described Egypt’s decision to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia as a “declaration of war,” following a…
Why voters are turning from Labor and the Coalition to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
OTN Bangla Desk: Cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability and concerns about immigration are driving some Australian voters away from Labor and the Liberal–National Coalition towards Pauline…
Australian MP Loses Leg in Car Attack, Alleged Assailant Was a Family Friend
The identity of the man accused of attempting to kill independent Australian MP Helen Haines has raised fresh questions following a horrific car attack that…
University of Newcastle Becomes First Australian University to Host Durga Puja, Organisers Claim
Community & Culture Newcastle, Australia With less than three weeks to prepare, a student team overcame transport difficulties, last-minute arrangements and a venue change to…
Calls for minority protection, impartial justice and the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das accompany festivities
OTN Bangla, Australia: Alongside worship, cultural performances and festive gatherings, Durga Puja celebrations at several venues across Australia have highlighted concerns about the safety and…
Melbourne Business Networking Event Highlights Bangladeshi Entrepreneurs’ Journeys
OTN Bangla, Melbourne: A new acquaintance can lead to a new customer, a conversation can open the door to a business partnership, and advice from…
Two Bangladeshis Executed in Saudi Arabia: Where Are the Right to Life and Fair Trial?
The execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Saudi Arabia on October 14, 2026, raises important questions about the right to life, the fairness of criminal…
Khitish Mondal beaten to death in Satkhira on suspicion of fish theft
OTN Bangla Desk: A 52-year-old fish farmer was allegedly beaten to death on suspicion of stealing fish from a fish enclosure in Tala upazila of…
Bangladesh: A State for All Citizens or a State Ruled by the Tawhidi Janata?
The death of Wahiduzzaman Shamim in Satkhira exposes the danger of mob violence in Bangladesh. According to police, the 30 year old man was beaten…
New episode of ‘Aussie Shore’ sparks discussion over intimate scenes in a nightclub
OTN Bangla, Entertainment Desk: Australian reality show ‘Aussie Shore’ is attracting attention early in its third season with revealing scenes filmed at a Gold Coast…
‘I am not afraid’: Sheikh Hasina reiterates plans to return to Bangladesh in December
OTN Bangla Desk: Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, saying returning to her country is…
What is happening in India as opposition demands the chief election commissioner’s resignation
Delhi Police detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition lawmakers after breaking up a protest demanding the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner,…
FBMSA Elects New Executive Committee for 2026–2027
OTN Bangla Desk: The Federation of Bangladesh Medical Societies of Australia (FBMSA), the national umbrella organisation representing Bangladeshi doctors’ societies across Australia, has announced its…
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Australian Home Prices Fall for Seventh Month as RBA Decision Looms
OTN Bangla, Melbourne: Australia’s housing downturn has deepened, with national dwelling values falling another 1.2 per cent in October, marking a seventh consecutive monthly decline….
New episode of ‘Aussie Shore’ sparks discussion over intimate scenes in a nightclub
OTN Bangla, Entertainment Desk: Australian reality show ‘Aussie Shore’ is attracting attention early in its third season with revealing scenes filmed at a Gold Coast…
Nepali-Origin Bikash Bharati, NSW Police Officer Wins 2026 National Bravery Award for Helping Colleague and Injured Civilian Under Fire
OTN Bangla, Australia: Nepali-origin NSW Police officer Senior Constable Bikash Bharati has jointly received the 2026 National Bravery Award for his courageous actions during a…
Why voters are turning from Labor and the Coalition to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
OTN Bangla Desk: Cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability and concerns about immigration are driving some Australian voters away from Labor and the Liberal–National Coalition towards Pauline…
Calls for minority protection, impartial justice and the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das accompany festivities
OTN Bangla, Australia: Alongside worship, cultural performances and festive gatherings, Durga Puja celebrations at several venues across Australia have highlighted concerns about the safety and…
Australian MP Loses Leg in Car Attack, Alleged Assailant Was a Family Friend
The identity of the man accused of attempting to kill independent Australian MP Helen Haines has raised fresh questions following a horrific car attack that…
Helen Haines loses a leg after alleged deliberate vehicle attack in Victoria
OTN Bangla Desk: Independent federal MP Helen Haines has lost a leg following an alleged deliberate vehicle attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, northeastern…
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AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, ASD Warns
Australia · Cyber Security AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, ASD Warns Australia’s cyber intelligence agency has warned that state-sponsored hackers are gaining…
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Japan projects ¥1 trillion in private investment in Bangladesh, with 200,000 jobs expected
TOKYO, October 27: Japanese private investment in Bangladesh could reach ¥1 trillion over the next five years, potentially creating around 200,000 jobs, Japanese Prime Minister…
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Houthis call Egypt’s approval of military support for Saudi Arabia a ‘declaration of war’
OTN Bangla Desk: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has described Egypt’s decision to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia as a “declaration of war,” following a…
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Helen Haines loses a leg after alleged deliberate vehicle attack in Victoria
OTN Bangla Desk: Independent federal MP Helen Haines has lost a leg following an alleged deliberate vehicle attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, northeastern…
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Trump says ‘France is burning’, urges Macron to act amid violent protests
US President Donald Trump has blamed what he described as lax immigration policies for unrest in France following a wave of violent protests over the…
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Hasina Calls Tarique Rahman’s Decision to Skip BRICS Summit ‘Immature’
OTN Bangla Desk: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for declining to attend the BRICS summit in India. In…
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US sanctions ICC hours after Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize win
The United States has escalated its confrontation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), imposing sanctions on the court just hours after former ICC judge Navi…
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AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, ASD Warns
Australia · Cyber Security AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Could Disrupt Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, ASD Warns Australia’s cyber intelligence agency has warned that state-sponsored hackers are gaining…
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FBMSA Elects New Executive Committee for 2026–2027
OTN Bangla Desk: The Federation of Bangladesh Medical Societies of Australia (FBMSA), the national umbrella organisation representing Bangladeshi doctors’ societies across Australia, has announced its…
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Tesla on Autopilot stops on busy highway before fatal rear-end crash
Report: A Tesla operating with an automated driving system engaged came to a complete stop in the middle of a busy Arizona highway before being…
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Japan projects ¥1 trillion in private investment in Bangladesh, with 200,000 jobs expected
TOKYO, October 27: Japanese private investment in Bangladesh could reach ¥1 trillion over the next five years, potentially creating around 200,000 jobs, Japanese Prime Minister…
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Calls for minority protection, impartial justice and the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das accompany festivities
OTN Bangla, Australia: Alongside worship, cultural performances and festive gatherings, Durga Puja celebrations at several venues across Australia have highlighted concerns about the safety and…
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‘I am not afraid’: Sheikh Hasina reiterates plans to return to Bangladesh in December
OTN Bangla Desk: Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, saying returning to her country is…
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Two Bangladeshis Executed in Saudi Arabia: Where Are the Right to Life and Fair Trial?
The execution of two Bangladeshi nationals in Saudi Arabia on October 14, 2026, raises important questions about the right to life, the fairness of criminal…
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Bangladesh: A State for All Citizens or a State Ruled by the Tawhidi Janata?
The death of Wahiduzzaman Shamim in Satkhira exposes the danger of mob violence in Bangladesh. According to police, the 30 year old man was beaten…
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Hasina Calls Tarique Rahman’s Decision to Skip BRICS Summit ‘Immature’
OTN Bangla Desk: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for declining to attend the BRICS summit in India. In…
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HRCBM Reports 498 Incidents Against Minorities in Bangladesh in Three Months
OTN Bangla Desk: Land and property disputes, disappearances, kidnappings, physical assaults, attacks on religious sites, murders and mysterious deaths feature in the July–September 2026 quarterly…
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Bangladesh Army Chief Faces Renewed Scrutiny over Posting Changes and Appointment Controversy
Reports about General Waker-Uz-Zaman’s future have fuelled speculation, while ISPR has warned against misleading information. No confirmed government announcement of his removal has been cited….
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Bangladesh’s Hindus Under Fear Ahead of Durga Puja: Continuing Idol Vandalism Raises Alarms Over Minority Security
A Festival Overshadowed by Fear As Bangladesh’s Hindu community prepares for Durga Puja, reports of idol vandalism in several parts of the country have cast…
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VBCF Networking Event to Build Connections Across Australia’s Bangladeshi Business Community
OTN Bangla Desk: An introduction can lead to a new customer, a conversation can spark a business partnership, and advice from an experienced professional can…
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‘Roadmap finalised’ for Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh under full security
A roadmap has reportedly been finalised for the return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh under full security, following an understanding between…
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Is Bangladesh prepared for the next major food crisis?
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned that the world could face a major food crisis within the next few months. He identified several…
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India refuses to set timeline for Hasina extradition as Bangladesh urges faster process
Bangladesh has urged India to expedite the extradition process for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, saying her return would require not only legal procedures but…
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From Orange Pride to Rocky Top: A Fulbright Scholar’s First American Football Experience
My first visit to Neyland Stadium taught me that American college football is more than a game—it is a celebration of community, tradition, and belonging….
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Messi Says Goodbye to Argentina After Years of Glory
Lionel Messi, one of Argentina’s greatest footballers, has announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team. The 39-year-old star revealed his decision less than…
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Five Sydney Swans Players Suspended for Remainder of 2026 AFL Season After Hotel Incident
Melbourne, 19 August: Five Sydney Swans players have been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season following the club’s internal investigation into…
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Bangladesh Make History with Nine-Wicket Victory over Australia
Melbourne, 16 August 2026: Bangladesh created history in Test cricket by defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin. Led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, the…
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Rain Could Not Dampen the Spirit of JHAAC Canada’s Annual Summer Picnic!
Toronto, Canada, 13 August 2026: Neither the grey skies nor the early rain could diminish the warmth of friendship and community spirit as JHAAC Canada…
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Petrol Bomb Attack Targets Shakib Al Hasan’s Ancestral Home in Magura
Melbourne, 6 August: The ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain and former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan has been attacked with petrol bombs in Magura….
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Socceroos Suffer Major Setback with 2-0 Defeat to USA
Melbourne, June 20: Australia’s Socceroos have suffered a significant blow to their World Cup campaign after a comprehensive 2-0 defeat to the United States in…
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Is she real? World Cup “Supporter” Goes Viral as AI Image Leaves Fans Duped
Melbourne, June 14: A viral image of a supposed United States football supporter at the FIFA World Cup has taken social media by storm, but…
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From Sreemangal to the FIFA World Cup Stage: Who is Sanjoy Deb?
Melbourne, June 14: Bangladeshi-born American DJ, music producer and artist Sanjoy Deb has captured global attention after performing at the spectacular opening ceremony of the…
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New episode of ‘Aussie Shore’ sparks discussion over intimate scenes in a nightclub
OTN Bangla, Entertainment Desk: Australian reality show ‘Aussie Shore’ is attracting attention early in its third season with revealing scenes filmed at a Gold Coast…
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Rain Could Not Dampen the Spirit of JHAAC Canada’s Annual Summer Picnic!
Toronto, Canada, 13 August 2026: Neither the grey skies nor the early rain could diminish the warmth of friendship and community spirit as JHAAC Canada…
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Anjan Dutt Captivates Melbourne Audience in Memorable Live Concert
Melbourne, June 8: Legendary Bengali singer-songwriter, filmmaker and actor Anjan Dutt delivered a memorable live concert in Melbourne on June 7, turning the evening into…
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Sithi Saha captivates audience in a houseful Auckland concert
Melbourne, May 18: Popular Bangladeshi singer Sithi Saha delivered a vibrant live performance on May 16 in Auckland, New Zealand, captivating expatriate Bangla music lovers…
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An Exclusive Conversation with Shithi Saha on OTN Bangla
Melbourne, May 16: Shithi Saha is a well-known name in the Bangladeshi music industry. Through her unique blend of Rabindra Sangeet, modern, and folk music,…
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Tourists Deported After Public Indecency Incident in Phuket
Melbourne, 18 April: Two young foreign tourists have been deported from Thailand following an incident of public indecency on the popular tourist island of Phuket….
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One Battle After Another’ dominates as Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley claim top acting honours
Melbourne, March 16: The 98th Academy Awards delivered a night of major wins, historic moments and strong performances, with “One Battle After Another” emerging as…
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Australian Dollar Hits 40-Year High Against Yen, Fueling Japan Tourism Boom
Melbourne, February 14 : The Australian dollar has surged to a 40-year high against Japan’s yen, making trips to Japan even cheaper for Australian tourists…
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A Night of Power, Poetry and Global Sound
Melbourne, February 2: Los Angeles became the centre of the global music universe as the 68th Grammy Awards unfolded in spectacular fashion, celebrating creativity across…
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University of Newcastle Becomes First Australian University to Host Durga Puja, Organisers Claim
Community & Culture Newcastle, Australia With less than three weeks to prepare, a student team overcame transport difficulties, last-minute arrangements and a venue change to…
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Sends Durga Puja Greetings
OTN Bangla Desk: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has extended his warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Durga Puja, highlighting the festival’s spiritual significance and the…
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Sydney’s Australia-Born Gen-Y Artists Unite for Cultural Hub Fundraiser
Sydney, 21 August 2026: A group of Australia-born Gen-Y artists is preparing to present an evening of Bangla music in Sydney to support a not-for-profit…
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Melbourne to Celebrate the 138th Birth Anniversary of Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra
Melbourne, Australia August 17: Satsang Oceania will celebrate the holy 138th birth anniversary of Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra at Clayton Hall on Saturday, 22 August…
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Durga Puja: A Pledge of Harmony, a Question of Security
Durga Puja: A Pledge of Harmony, a Question of Security Autumn’s white clouds, swaying kash flowers and the beat of the dhak herald the return…
Five Hours of Parole—But Only After His Mother’s Death: What Kind of Humanity Is This?
The iron gates of the prison opened for just five hours—not to offer the joy of freedom, but to allow a grieving son to attend…
Dhaka–Delhi Relations Remain Trapped in Sheikh Hasina’s Shadow
MELBOURNE: Bangladesh–India relations are currently being viewed largely through the lens of Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India and the question of her extradition. The former…
Should Bangladesh Join the Mecca Pact? Analysts Warn of Diplomatic and Security Risks
Melbourne, 26 August: Bangladesh’s potential participation in the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement—signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan—has raised significant diplomatic, economic and security questions….
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