The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to “Iran’s enemies”, Iran’s representative to the U.N. maritime agency said on Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not “fully open” within 48 hours. The threat of Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ...

Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton and Hove Albion beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds’ push for a Champions League spot next season. Arne Slot’s men travelled to the sunny south coast in buoyant mood after hammering Galatasaray 4-0 in midweek to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. But a goal in each half ...

Sir Sadiq Khan has hit back at a senior Tory MP who described a public Muslim prayer in which the Mayor took part as an “act of domination” and claimed it was “not welcome” in public. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy made the remarks following a weekend Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square, which was attended by the Mayor of London. ...

Cases of meningitis are up to 34 as health experts continue to investigate the outbreak in Kent. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there are 23 confirmed cases of the infection, with a further 11 under investigation. A total of 18 of the 23 confirmed cases are the meningitis B strain, each of them requiring hospital admission. There have ...

Footwear is an important part of Eid fashion, completing the festive look with comfort and style. In Bangladesh’s footwear industry, Step Footwear has established itself as a trusted name by offering premium-quality products that combine modern design, durability, and everyday comfort. Crafted with innovative technology and thoughtful design, each pair from Step Footwear balances functionality with aesthetic appeal. The brand ...

Bangladesh is seeking billions in external financing to secure fuel and liquefied natural gas imports, as the new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman moves to stabilise the economy amid a worsening global energy outlook due to the Iran war. The nation of 175 million relies on imports for about 95% of its energy needs, and state-run agencies have ...

Bangladesh has signed its Fifth Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the period 2026–2032, marking a significant step in strengthening technical cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology. According to an official release issued today, the agreement was signed on March 18 in Vienna, Austria. Md. Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the Ministry of Science ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with the former chief adviser of the interim government, Prof Muhammad Yunus, at the state guesthouse Jamuna in Dhaka on Saturday. “Prof Muhammad Yunus met the prime minister and exchanged Eid greetings,” said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. He said Tarique Rahman’s wife, Zubaida Rahman, and other family members were ...

The Commerce Minister, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, has said that commodity prices remained stable over the past month during Ramadan, noting that collective efforts helped keep essentials within people’s purchasing power. He made the remarks on Saturday morning while speaking to journalists after offering Eid prayers at the historic Shahi Eidgah in Sylhet. Describing the government as one backed by the ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spent Eid-ul-Fitr with his family at his Gulshan residence on Saturday after visiting the graves of his parents, joining close relatives for a family lunch and exchanging greetings on the festive occasion. His Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Rumon, said, “The Prime Minister had lunch with his family and spent some quality time with them.” Apart ...