Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin ur Rashid on Tuesday stressed the need for ensuring transparency, accountability and effective monitoring in implementing government-announced programmes. He also directed officials concerned to perform their duties with utmost responsibility and sincerity to ensure successful implementation of the initiatives. The minister made the remarks at a discussion on the implementation of the government’s ...

On Wednesday, Charles III will deliver the King’s Speech, setting out the government’s planned new laws for the next Parliamentary session and beyond. The speech will be scrutinised even more intensely than usual as Sir Keir Starmer attempts to relaunch his premiership after a disastrous set of election results for Labour. Here is what we think will be in the ...

Clinical assessments and testing of passengers who were on board the MV Hondius are “well under way” at a Merseyside hospital after they were evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, health officials have said. The passengers – which include 20 British nationals, a German national who is a UK resident and a Japanese passenger – are more than 24 hours ...

The Green Party has admitted that its leader Zack Polanski has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax. In a statement given to the BBC, a party spokesperson said Polanski had “taken steps to pay any council tax he may be found to owe”. They added: “Zack apologises sincerely for ...

Bangladesh secured a historic 104-run victory over Pakistan in Mirpur Test on Tuesday, led by a devastating five-wicket haul from fast bowler Nahid Rana. The visitors were bundled out for 163 in their second innings, allowing the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. This win reinforces Bangladesh’s recent dominance over Pakistan, following their 2-0 clean sweep ...

While the chemically rich shampoos and haircare products still dominate the market, most people are turning towards kitchen ingredients for healthier hair. For years, onion has remained one of the most widely used ingredients in natural haircare remedies. Due to its high sulphur content, it helps support keratin production and improve scalp circulation. Garlic is now also gaining attention for ...

Social media often introduces new skincare trends, and one of the latest is called Skin Flooding. This method is becoming increasingly popular, especially among beauty enthusiasts. But what exactly is skin flooding, and how can it benefit our skin? These are common questions people are asking. In this article, we will explain the benefits of skin flooding and provide a ...

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said the July Mass Uprising will continue to inspire Bengalis for generations to come. He made the remarks on Tuesday after visiting the ongoing development work of the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum. Claiming that Sheikh Hasina had ordered the killing of people during the uprising, the Speaker said the museum contains call records allegedly ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said Bangladesh’s universities are yet to reach the expected level in global university rankings in education, research and knowledge excellence. He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a workshop titled “Transforming Higher Education in Bangladesh” at Dhaka University this morning. The prime minister said, “In rankings, generally research publications, citations, ...

For all the spectacular goals, remarkable saves and dazzling individual skill on show across the 2025-26 Premier League season, the abiding memory for many fans may be something far less edifying — penalty-area wrestling. Fans of the NFL have long been able to get their fix of American football in Britain, with games regularly staged at venues such as Tottenham ...