Conservative MP Danny Kruger has become the first sitting Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK. Kruger has been an MP since 2019, and sits on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s team as a shadow work and pensions minister. “The Conservatives are over,” he told a press conference, sitting alongside Reform party leader Nigel Farage. Kruger said he had been “honoured” ...

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within the Labour party over his handling of the sacking of the US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Labour MPs are expressing public and private frustration with the prime minister’s leadership, as he prepares to welcome US President Donald Trump on a state visit this week. Lord Mandelson was sacked last week after a ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the United States, particularly in trade, investment, energy and development cooperation. “Thank you very much for the support. We are very happy about what has happened. This is key to our economy,” Professor Yunus said during a meeting with Assistant United States Trade Representative ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a protest programme on September 18, 19 and 26 to press home their five-point demands, including the banning of the Jatiya Party and the 14-party alliance and holding elections next February based on the July National Charter.Traditional clothing The announcement was made at a press conference on Monday at Al-Falah Auditorium in Moghbazar. The party’s Nayeb-e-Amir ...

Derek Loh, the Non-Resident High Commissioner of Singapore to Bangladesh, met Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin at his office in Bangladesh Secretariat today. During the meeting, they held detailed discussions on further enhancing trade and investment relations between the two countries and strengthening mutual cooperation. The Commerce Adviser said that due to its technological excellence, Singapore is an exemplary country ...

Gen Z-led demonstrators have resumed protests in Nepal, demanding the resignation of interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki after she appointed ministers without consulting them. On Sunday night, protesters led by Sudan Gurung gathered outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, chanting slogans and accusing Karki of betraying their movement. “If we take to the streets again, no one will be ...

Bangladesh’s remittance inflow has seen a significant year-on-year increase of 13.5 percent in the first 13 days of September 2025, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank today. During this period, the country received $1,306 million in remittances, compared to $1,150 million in the same timeframe last year. From July to September 13, total remittance inflows stood at ...

Engineer M Sayed Ali, district Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami and a candidate for Moulvibazar-2 (Kulaura) parliamentary seat, has said that the upcoming national election will be one that reflects the hopes and expectations of the people. He emphasized the need for unity to build the nation and warned against conspirators working to divide the country. During a public gathering held on ...

Bradley Barcola struck twice to help Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-0 victory over Lens on Sunday, taking the defending champions back to the top of Ligue 1 with four wins from four matches. Barcola opened the scoring with a superb 20-yard curler in the 15th minute, before sealing the win shortly after the break with another long-range finish past Lens ...

If the youth are active, no problem of the country can remain unresolved, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday. He urged Bangladesh’s youths to use their talent, energy and creativity for the country’s development. ”Young people should become pioneers of new policies, innovative ideas and social transformation. Their collective efforts will enable Bangladesh to stand tall as a ...