Schools banning pupils from having smartphones are commonplace. But what about a school where pupils ban teachers from using their smartphones, and then get their parents to join in? And not just phones: at Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London teachers are also barred from using laptops, monitors or tablets during the school’s screen-free Mondays, after an idea ...

A parliamentary committee that scrutinises public spending has made scathing comments about the impact of delays in the publication of the government’s defence investment plan (Dip). The plan, originally expected last autumn, has been repeatedly postponed amid warnings that the military faces a huge funding gap over the next four years. It is due to be published before a Nato ...

NHS hospitals are using a new way of diagnosing bladder cancer that is faster, more accurate and more convenient for patients than the existing test. Doctors said the Galeas bladder test was a major breakthrough because it involved a urine test taken at home rather than an invasive procedure done at hospital which was uncomfortable for patients. Growing numbers of ...

Having fled sex trafficking gangs in Belgium and Manchester, the woman from Albania thought she was finally safe when she arrived in west London with her two young children. A single mother, she had been granted asylum in the UK and was ready to start a new life in the capital. But first they needed a home. She approached Ealing ...

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman told the House that quick trial of Ramisa rape and murder case was possible due to government’s sincerity, quick investigation of police and support of the judiciary The law minister said this in a statement under Section 300 of the Rules of Procedure of the Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday. A special tribunal ...

Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane powered Germany to a 2-1 win over World Cup co-hosts the United States in Chicago on Saturday, in both teams’ final warm-up game before the tournament kicks off next week. Despite the loss it was a promising performance for the US, who created a flurry of chances including a remarkable Antonee Robinson strike from outside ...

Inflation accelerated to a 16-month high in May, driven by rising prices of food and non-food items, underscoring persistent cost-of-living pressures despite efforts to stabilise the economy. According to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Sunday, point-to-point inflation rose to 9.42% in May from 9.04% in April. The rate was also higher than the ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday thanked the law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister and the home minister for identifying the accused in the Ramisa murder case and bringing them to justice, according to a press release of the Parliament Secretariat. The prime minister, at the Business Advisory Committee meeting held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this afternoon, lauded the ...

Nearly 27 years after the release of the acclaimed Bangladesh-India joint production film “Hothat Brishti”, the beloved romantic drama is making a comeback in a new avatar. Titled “Abar Hothat Brishti”, the remake stars newcomers Arian Sarwar and Radifa Narmin in the lead roles and is directed by Kamruzzaman. According to the director, filming was completed around three months ago, ...

The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony has long been more than a prelude to football — it is a cultural statement, a moment where music and sport collide on the grandest stage imaginable. As the 2026 edition prepares to dazzle across three nations, it is worth revisiting the performances that defined the ceremony’s history. Few moments have aged quite as ...