Local news

  It has been reported that miscreants from BNP-Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal carried out a terrorist attack on the residence of former mayor of Sylhet City Corporation Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury in Pathantula, Sylhet on Tuesday afternoon, April 2, causing extensive damage. Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury spoke to journalists from print and electronic media in London, strongly condemning and protesting this heinous attack ...

More than 10,000 people packed the Western Fair Agriplex Sunday to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. “This festival today is a celebration or a commemoration of us breaking the fast,” said Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal, chair of the London Council of Imams. “This is important for us because it’s a sign of gratitude to God ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   London – Hindu Aid UK hosted an inspiring and successful Gala Dinner on 29 March 2025, bringing together community leaders, artists and supporters for an evening of culture, philanthropy and celebration. The event, held to support charitable projects in the UK and overseas, featured a captivating programme filled with musical performances, speeches, and cultural showcases. ...

  March 27, 2024 – In a heartwarming gesture of solidarity and compassion, Just Help Foundation UK distributed new clothing as Eid gifts to 50 underprivileged children engaged in domestic work. The distribution took place at the UKBET office on March 19, 2024, aiming to share the festive spirit of Eid with those who are often marginalized and overlooked in ...

    UK Bangla Reporters Unity celebrated Bangladesh’s Independence Day on 26 March at a venue in Vallance Road, East London. President Sajidur Rahman presided over the discussion, while General Secretary Mizanur Rahman Miru conducted it. Amir Khan, chief guest, the heroic freedom fighter, in his speech, recalled the sacrifice of the 1971 martyrs and the immense sacrifice and role ...

There is no evidence to suggest the substation fire that shut down Heathrow airport was suspicious, police say. The fire, which broke out in Hayes on Friday, resulted in the closure of Britain’s busiest airport for a day. Counter-terrorism officers were briefly drafted in to investigate. However, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday that the incident was no longer being ...

The body of a newborn baby has been found in west London, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers were called at 12:46 GMT on Tuesday to Powis Gardens in Notting Hill following a report that the body of a baby had been found in a bag left outside All Saints Church. London Ambulance Service attended and the baby was declared ...

Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport and a full service is expected on Saturday following an “unprecedented” loss of power caused by nearby a substation fire. About 200,000 passengers were affected as flights were grounded throughout Friday, with inbound planes being diverted to other airports in Europe after flames ripped through the North Hyde plant in Hayes, west London, on ...

London’s Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest, will remain closed throughout Friday following a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. Meanwhile, , at least 120 flights in the air were diverted to alternative locations, according to FlightRadar24. British Airways, Emirates and Air India have also issued statements to its passengers informing that all ...

His father, Ershad Ali, was killed while serving in the Merchant Navy during World War II Sylhet resident Ataur Rahman has made a “request” to remove his father’s name from Tower Hill Memorial, a World War II memorial in London. He applied for a UK visa in December last year to visit the monument and pay respect to his fallen ...