Hitting out at China for the second time in the last two days, US Vice President Kamala Harris called upon the international community to challenge Beijing’s “bullying” and excessive maritime claims in Indo-Pacific. “We need to find ways to pressure and raise the pressure on Beijing to abide by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea” — ...

By Shofi Ahmed:   It really doesn’t cost one Earth to open a welcome door to the world. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Smiling in your brother’s face is an act of charity” (At-Tirmidhi; Declared Authentic by Al-Albani). So we can perfectly be generous with the world with our smiles. Generosity doesn’t require one to dig deep in the pocket. That ...

    Rayhan Ahmed Topader:   Climate change is not a new topic; it is a phenomenon that has been occurring over a period of years. However, the impacts of climate change have become more conspicuous in recent years due to compounded vulnerability a function of several factors including urbanization migration, and population pressure, among others.The Global Climate Risk Index ...

Rayhan Ahmed Topader:   Taliban fighters take control of Afghan presidential palace after the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.All events indicate that a Taliban victory in Afghanistan is now a certainty. The former prime minister Ashraf Ghani has reportedly left the country, saying that he did so to prevent any further violence. The Taliban themselves have said they ...

  The Mayor of Tower Hamlets John Biggs has called on the Government to invest more in sport and leisure facilities, as the Local Government Association (LGA) warns that 63% of main sports halls and 60% of swimming pools are past their expected lifespans or overdue refurbishment, resulting in some facilities remaining closed after the pandemic and in need of ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   In London, the Bangladesh High Commission hosted a commemorative event to mark the 46th martyrdom of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day on 15 August 2021 at a venue in East London. The Chief Guest at the event advisor to the Prime Minister’s International Affairs, Advisor Dr ...

  By Muhammed Shahed Rahman :   Abdullah Al Ryan got star marks in 5 subjects in the International A Level examination and passed the A Level Exam with unparalleled achievement.  Abdullah Al Ryan Brilliant student from British Bangladesh International School and College in Sylhet. The British Council released the results on 10 August. Abdullah Al Ryan is the youngest ...

Bangla Mirror Desk:   Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, UK branch, held an event titled ‘Bangabandhu & war crimes trial’ on 15 August 2021 at the London Bangla Press Club office to observe the National Mourning Day. The Keynote speaker was Justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, Advisor, Central Nirmul Committee. Special guest speaker was Kazi Mukul, General Secretary, Central Nirmul Committee. ...

  On the occasion of National Mourning Day, a discussion meeting, prayer and milad mahfil has been held at the initiative of UK Sheffield Awami League, following the hygiene rules. The discussion, prayer and milad mahfil was held at the Loffield Park. Community Center. Sheffield. on Sunday afternoon.the  Sheffield Awami league President M Mohed Ali (Mithu) and Saifullah Khaled, general ...

Islamic Relief UK launches an emergency appeal for Afghanistan in response to the mass displacement of civilians following an escalation in conflict. It is expected that there will be tens of thousands more families displaced across the country in the coming weeks. Following an assessment by Islamic Relief in Afghanistan, a UK appeal has been launched to raise £1 million to support aid efforts over the next two ...