Labour MP Afzal Khan has resigned as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey following criticism of his visit last week to the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The territory isn’t recognised by the UK government as Turkish troops have occupied Cyprus’ northern third since the 1974 invasion. Mr Khan, the MP for Manchester Rusholme, also met Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin ...

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary has strongly criticised Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of prioritising foreign influence over the people of Bangladesh by announcing the February election timeline after his London visit. “He has no concern for the people of Bangladesh. He went to London, performed sijdah there, and brought divine instructions [ohi] for a February ...

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged Malaysia, in its capacity as current chair of ASEAN, to use its regional influence to drive a coordinated and sustainable solution to the Rohingya refugee crisis. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Bernama, Malaysia’s national news agency, during a three-day official visit from August 11 to August 13, Dr. Yunus emphasized that ...

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that those expressing doubts about the election through various statements against democracy are neither on the side of democracy nor on the side of the people of Bangladesh. ”The people of Bangladesh are united and determined to resist evil efforts to derail the upcoming national election and the country’s democratic transition.” He made ...

As the monsoon clouds gather, summer fashion is taking on a new dimension. Today’s fashion-forward consumers no longer settle for outfits that simply absorb sweat. They seek comfort, breathability, and effortless style in every stitch. Responding to this need, Le Reve-one of Bangladesh’s most beloved fashion and lifestyle brands-has launched its new summer collection titled ‘Aether.’ The theme ‘Aether’ symbolizes ...

The government has taken the initiative to set up a vaccine production plant in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj to enhance the country’s capacity in vaccine manufacturing and distribution, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum announced on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after visiting Chemical Industrial Park at Chitrakot union of the upazila around 11:00 AM, she said the location was chosen for its ...

Legendary American thrash metal band Megadeth has announced that their upcoming album will be their last, with a farewell tour planned for 2026, marking the end of a four-decade legacy in heavy metal. The announcement was made Thursday by frontman and founder Dave Mustaine, who said the band’s decision is about retiring “on top” after years of global success. “Most ...

Police have arrested five people in connection with the looting of stones from Bholaganj stone quarry in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet district. The arrest were made on Friday night following a case file by Director General (joint secretary) of Bureau of Mineral Development (BMD) Anwarul Habib at night. Uzayer Al Mahmud Adnan, officer in-charge of Companiganj Police Station, confirmed the ...

US President Donald Trump failed to secure a Ukraine war ceasefire at a high-stakes summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin but insisted on Saturday that he would now target a full peace agreement to end the conflict. Three hours of talks between the White House and Kremlin leaders at an Alaska air base produced no breakthrough but Trump and European ...

Bangladesh received 1.14 billion US dollar in remittances in the first 13 days of August of the fiscal year 2025-26. According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank, the amount was 889 million dollar during the same period of the previous fiscal year. The central bank’s report, released Thursday (Aug 14), shows a significant year-on-year increase of 255 million ...