Rejecting Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader’s remarks outright, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said in fact, no ‘underhand negotiation’ has taken place [with the United States]. Because of it, the Awami League has been saying it repeatedly. “All have been completed through underhand negotiations — why do they utter this again and again? They utter this ...

A college student was rescued in unconscious state on Friday morning, three days after he was kidnapped in Sylhet for ransom. The rescued youth Yamin Arafat alias Hamim, 19, is the son of Jamal Uddin of Shrirampur Sheikhpara area under Moglabazar police station of Sylhet metropolitan police. Yamin has appeared in the higher secondary certificate examinations in this year from ...

A mum-of-four is anxious about the new visa fees hike proposed by the Government as she could face paying thousands for her family to stay in the UK. Favour, 40, has chosen to stay anonymous and protect her identity to avoid risking her status. After coming from Nigeria 13-years-ago as a student, she says she was unable to keep paying ...

Irish holidaymakers have returned from abroad with parasites that have caused vomiting and diarrhoea. The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent warning to anyone going to or from Spain, especially those returning from from Salou in Catalonia The HSE has shared advice to combat a rise in cases of a cryptosporidiosis, commonly known as crypto. Common ...

The German finance minister has extended a surprise invite to the UK to take “new steps” on post-Brexit trade relations with the European Union (EU). In a BBC interview, Christian Lindner said: “If you want to intensify your trade relationship with the EU – call us!” A government spokesperson said the UK was open to “new opportunities” across the globe. ...

Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place across the UK, including in London and Manchester. In London thousands of people gathered outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House and more than 1,000 police officers have been deployed. Police warned that anyone showing support for Hamas, a proscribed terrorist organisation, or deviating from the route, could face arrest. It comes a week after Hamas ...

Underdeveloped and developing countries, including Bangladesh and other Asian nations, have seen an influx of individuals migrating to the United Kingdom through various visa categories such as care visas, work permits, and student visas. These newcomers are adapting to the British lifestyle, but Bangladeshis, in particular, face significant challenges, particularly in the job market. To shed light on the reasons ...

The significance of a cyber-safe learning environment cannot be overstated in the contemporary education ecosystem, where digital technology converges with the teaching-learning process. As cutting-edge technologies continue to blur the lines between physical and virtual boundaries, forward-thinking educators, as custodians of knowledge, are galvanising their efforts to safeguard student privacy by enhancing security measures within their Learning Management Systems (LMS). ...

As Hilton releases its 2024 Trends Report, the leading global hospitality company has discovered an emerging generation of Asian travellers who are pursuing travel that will enable them to better understand their identity. Dubbed as the ‘GenerAsian traveler’ are Asians who are inspired by self-discovery and have a desire for a deeper understanding of their own cultural and ancestral heritage ...

All jewellery shops will remain closed on October 22 marking the Sharadiya Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bengali Hindu community. Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the announcement at a press release on Saturday. October 22 marks Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Navratri festival celebrated by Hindus for worshipping Goddess Durga.