The number of migrants and refugees crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey into Europe is falling significantly but people smugglers can rapidly change routes and authorities must not reduce their security efforts prematurely, the head of NATO said on Thursday. Speaking in the Turkish capital, Ankara, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the migrant crisis showed the urgent need for ...

US President Barack Obama and Gulf Arab leaders started talks in Riyadh on Thursday at a summit aimed at forging joint action on perceived security threats from Iran and Islamic State, and at ironing out strains in their old alliance. Obama, who arrived on Wednesday, hopes to allay Gulf countries’ fears over Iranian influence and encourage them to douse sectarian ...

Queen Elizabeth cuts the cake Nadiya Hussain, winner of the Great British Bake Off baked for her, as she walks through Windsor on her 90th Birthday. Queen Elizabeth has greeted thousands of well-wishers from across Britain and beyond as she celebrates her 90th birthday, demonstrating the world’s oldest monarch’s intent to keep doing the job she has performed for more ...

The National Union of Students (NUS) National Conference in Brighton has chosen Malia Bouattia as president for the next academic year. The former NUS black students’ officer beat current president, Megan Dunn, with 372 votes to 328 to land the highest national role in student politics in the UK. Ms Bouattia is the first black and minority ethnic (BME) woman ...

Enam Ali MBE has become the President of British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries which was held on 20th of April. Monir Ahmed, Managing Director of JMG Air-Cargo was elected as Finance director for the organisation. The bi-yearly General meeting and election of British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries was held on 20th of April in a hall in East ...

This year, we have the honour of celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday. We celebrate Her Majesty’s dedication, service and commitment to the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth. Our celebrations are shared:  Bangladesh is a highly valued member of the Commonwealth family and I am delighted to be part of the festivities in Dhaka in my first year ...

Government attempts to introduce a discriminatory residence test for anyone claiming legal aid have been summarily thrown out in a unanimous supreme court ruling. Halfway through a two-day hearing, the bench of seven justices in the UK’s highest court abruptly halted the case and announced on Monday afternoon that it had found against the Ministry of Justice. The surprise ruling ...

Alam and Company Auditors is opening its new branch in Monte Fiore Centre in East London within this month. The Principal of Alam and Company, Dr Mohammod Nurul Alam told this in a press conference at a restaurant in East London on 12th of April. Dr Mohammod Nurul Alam informed the present journalist, community leaders and residents that he spent ...

With eight weeks to Ramadan Muslim mums have already started preparing for the holy month. Along with the 30 days of fasting comes the responsibility of planning out meals, budgeting, shopping for essentials and making sure your family gets something special and wholesome every Sehri and Iftari. At Asda we understand the essential needs of your family. So, we have ...

Famed Indian restaurant in North London, Namaste Kitchen celebrated its fifth year anniversary in an elegant atmosphere on 19th April. Many mainstream politicians, MPs, councillors and other prominent and well-known people were present at the ceremony. Owner of Namaste Kitchen and British Airways official Sabbir Karim and Anial Karim welcomed the guests. The celebration party was conducted by former councillor ...