Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain’s next prime minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation, but analysts say he could find it difficult to quickly break away from the policies of his predecessor. Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, was sworn back into Parliament just hours after Starmer announced he would step down on Monday. If no other candidate joins ...

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury on Saturday criticised the proposed national budget, alleging that the finance minister had prioritised business interests instead of addressing the needs of the country’s 18 crore people. “You are from a business family. So, you gave a business-friendly budget,” he told Parliament, pointing at the finance minister. The Jamaat-e-Islami MP, elected from Chattogram-15 constituency, made this ...

BNP lawmaker Zainul Abdin Farroque on Saturday questioned Jamaat-e-Islami’s role in the 1971 Liberation War and urged the government to increase allowances for freedom fighters. Speaking during the general discussion on the proposed FY2026-27 national budget, he also referred to the killing of intellectuals in the final days before Bangladesh’s independence. “Judge yourselves. Where were you in 1971?” Farroque questioned, ...

The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued an urgent warning to Bangladeshi and other foreign nationals, stating that the misuse of US government-funded public benefits could result in visa revocation and other serious legal consequences. The information was disclosed in a notice published Saturday on the verified Facebook page of the US Embassy in Dhaka. According to the embassy, foreign ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his visits to Malaysia and China were focused on advancing Bangladesh’s interests and those of its people. Speaking in Parliament, he said any success achieved during the tours belong to the nation rather than any person. “What I have tried to do, Honourable Speaker, from my position is to speak for the interests ...

Three members of a Bangladeshi family were stabbed to death and one was injured critically during an attack at their residence in Italy’s capital Rome on Friday night, according to a Bangla news portal. The incident happened around 9PM local time at a residential flat in the Aurelio area. The deceased were identified as Kamal Uddin, 39, his wife Arzu, ...

Bangladesh could significantly reduce transport running costs by adopting electric vehicles (EVs), which are capable of cutting operating expenses by as much as 75 per cent compared with fossil fuel-powered vehicles. However, chronic power shortages and inadequate charging infrastructure continue to hinder wider adoption, according to a paper presented by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday. ...

Egypt booked a place in the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history after earning a 1-1 draw with Iran on Friday. The result secured Egypt a second-place finish in Group G, while Iran must wait to find out if they have done enough to progress. Belgium claimed the top spot in the group with a ...

Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams. After having a penalty award overturned following a VAR check, Belgium broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when De Bruyne’s corner bounced ...

Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and reach the World Cup knockout stage, with Alex Baena’s first-half strike proving decisive as Marcelo Bielsa’s side exited the tournament. Spain finished with seven points from two wins and a draw, while newcomers Cape Verde claimed the second knockout berth after three consecutive draws. Uruguay bowed out with just ...