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The proportion of young women smoking cigarettes has risen for the first time in almost 10 years. About 21% of women aged between 16 and 34 currently smoke cigarettes, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics, up from 20% the previous year. Smoking among young women had been slowly declining since 2008, when the figure was 27%. The ...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the 13th Asia Cup starting on February 24 with hosts Bangladesh taking on India at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur. The other teams of the Twenty20 format tournament include defending champions Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India and a qualifier, UNB reports. The qualifier will be determined through a ...

By Ansar Ahmed Ullah :: Lord Avebury has passed away on the morning of 14 February. Lord Avebury, his full name Eric Reginald Lubbock, passed away peacefully at his home in south London, at the age of 87, attended by his wife, Lindsay, and other family members. He was suffering from myelofibrosis, a form of blood cancer, for more than ...

By Ansar Ahmed Ullahv :: The conflict in Syria has had a terrible human cost and is now considered the largest humanitarian crisis since the World War II. By January 2016, 13.5 million Syrians were in need of humanitarian assistance, according to the European Commission. The European Union and the member states have allocated more than €5 billion in funding ...

Inspired by the slogan “Fearless souls, continuing the fight for freedom”, Gonohjagoron Mancha UK organised a candlelight vigil to mark its 3rd anniversary at Altab Ali Park in East London on 6th January evening.  The candlelight vigil was dedicated in memory of those who lost their lives during the Gonojagoron (public awakening) movement in Banglaesh. The participants lit the candles ...

Pintu Debnath, Kamalganj: Jubeda Khatun Foundation Trust has distributed wither clothes to the poor and winter-destitute people in Kamalganj in Mowlvibazar in Sylhet. The winter cloth distribution was held in Sidheshwarpur Shahi Eidgah in Rahimpur Union on Monday 8th February. Chief Whip of Bangladesh Parliament Alhaj Vice-Chancellor Md Abdus Shahin MP was present as the Chief Guest and distributed clothes. ...

As much as third of Britain’s curry Houses can face closure as a result of tough immigration laws  and shortage of workers. A combination of tough new immigration laws – exacerbating an existing shortage of skilled chefs – and the reluctance of a new generation to work in the sector is threatening to undermine an industry that provides jobs for ...

Bangladesh Caterers Association has expressed their deep sadness and frustration after losing the tribunal on ownership of the building.  However, they said they will be respectful towards the verdict. Press and Publications Secretary of BCA Anis Ul Haque Chowdhury read out the press release in a press conference held at Regent Lake Banqueting Hall on 2nd February.  BCA President Pasha ...

Great British Bake Off champion, Nadiya Hussain, was last night crowned the most influential British Bangladeshi at a prestigious awards ceremony at London’s City Hall. Celebrating its fifth year, the British Bangladeshi Power & Inspiration (BBPI) list is a celebration of the success of the UK’s Bangladeshi community. Guests at the event included a wide spectrum of the British Bangladeshi ...

A mother who took her toddler son to Syria has been jailed for six years for joining the so-called Islamic State. Tareena Shakil, 26, is the first woman from the UK to return from the self-declared caliphate to be convicted of the offence. Sentencing her, Mr Justice Inman said she had shown no remorse and had known her son’s future ...