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  The Head of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, arrived at London Heathrow Airport this morning at 7:05 AM, He was welcomed by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Abida Islam. “This is a very important visit,” said acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique, noting that Professor Yunus will meet His Majesty King Charles ...

  A memorandum addressed to the UK Prime Minister has raised serious concerns about engaging with Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of the current interim government of Bangladesh. The petition’s signatories warn that such a meeting could inadvertently legitimise the current autocratic regime, which is accused of exacerbating democratic conditions in Bangladesh. The memorandum highlights alarming issues, including widespread ...

Senior executives from two leading global corporations met individually with Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus in London on Tuesday, engaging in discussions on matters of mutual interest. Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, and Charles Wyley, Executive Vice President of Menzies Aviation, each held separate meetings with Professor Yunus at his London residence, according to Abul Kalam Azad ...

By Shahidul Islam: The Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Bangladesh has called for action to minimise impacts on Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Refugee Camps following recent International Aid cuts. Convened by MSPs Foysol Choudhury and Miles Briggs, the CPG met on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis. The meeting featured an update from Mohammad Jobayed Hosen, ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah: Hindu Aid UK successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 6 June 2025 at Hyderabad Paradise in London. The gathering brought together members, coordinators and supporters to reflect on a year of impactful humanitarian efforts and to chart the course for future initiatives. Dr Sukanta Maitra, Chief Coordinator of Hindu Aid UK, opened the meeting by ...

A passenger plane from Heathrow to Detroit had to return to the London airport due to a cracked windscreen. Delta Air Lines flight 017 was carrying 188 passengers and 12 crew on board when the pilot reported the fault shortly after taking off at 11:44 BST on Saturday morning. The crew followed procedure by returning to London Heathrow, where the ...

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, Mayor Lutfur Rahman of Tower Hamlets Council has extended heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to all communities across the borough. In a statement, the Mayor said, “Eid-ul-Adha carries the profound message of sacrifice, compassion, and unity. This sacred festival is not only for the Muslim community but also an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of ...

Prominent  businessman and community figure Harun Miah has been Celected CIP in the Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) category, the highest foreign exchange remitter in Bangladesh through legal channels. The Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment, Government of Bangladesh, Celected Harun Miah as CIP for the year 2024. The announcement was made through a government gazette notification on May 29. Harun ...

On June 10, Chief Adviser to the Government of Bangladesh and Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus will arrive on a four-day state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of the British government. A source said that he will receive the ‘Harmony Award’ from the British King Charles and will meet with the Prime Minister  Keir Starmer MP. Meanwhile, ...

Sadiq Khan has called for an urgent review of Transport for London’s decision to ban adverts on the London Underground campaigning for the decriminalisation of abortion. It comes after London’s transport body blocked adverts by BPAS — the UK’s leading abortion service — which encourage people to lobby their MPs in support of legislative change. TfL is understood to have ...