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Khaleda Zia and her son roam around London Park
BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was roaming around in London Park with her family members on Tuesday as part of celebrating the Holly Eid-ul-Fitr, reports BSS. Tarique Rahman, BNP Acting Chairman and the eldest son of Khaleda Zia, took the former Premier in the London...
Fugitive former FM Hasan Mahmud seen publicly at Eid congregation in London
After the fall of the fascist Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, Hasan Mahmud, the fugitive Joint General Secretary of the Awami League and former Foreign Minister, was seen in public at an Eid prayer gathering in London. On Sunday, local time, he offered Eid prayers at the Al-Kalam Mosque in...
"Khaleda may return home from London in mid-April"
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is likely to return to Bangladesh from London in mid-April. What I have heard is that Madam (Khaleda) will return home in mid-April, but it is still not certain, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said while speaking to reporters at the BNP Chairpersons...
Reeves confirms 15% cut to UK civil service running costs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a 15% reduction in Civil Service running costs by 2030, with savings targeting administrative roles rather than front-line services. The cuts, part of a wider government spending review, are expected to eliminate around 10,000 jobs, as Whitehall departments...
No date set yet for Tarique Rahman’s return, says Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that no date has yet been set for the return of the partys Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, from London. We havent fixed a specific date yet, but he will return when we believe it is the right time, Fakhrul said. He made the...
Papon spotted shopping in London
Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon has been seen in London. A source confirmed he is staying at an elite hotel in Central London. On March 18, he was spotted shopping at a nearby Sainsburys supermarket. Following the change of government in Bangladesh, several...
Man arrested after scaling Big Ben, shouting 'Free Palestine'
A man who scaled Big Bens Elizabeth Tower in London on Saturday morning, waving a Palestinian flag and shouting Free Palestine, was arrested after spending 16 hours on the landmark, British police confirmed on Sunday, report Reuters, AFP/ KT. The man, who remained barefoot on a ledge several...
Asif Akbar returns to rhythm after one and a half decades
After more than fifteen years, popular Bangladeshi singer Asif Akbar is set to perform in the United Kingdom. He will be singing at the much-anticipated Valentines Concert on February 23, alongside his full band. The grand musical event will be held at The Royal Regency in London, with UK and...
Musk opposes 'Bengali' signboard at London station
Rupert Lowe, the member of parliament (MP) for Great Yarmouth, shared an image on his official X account of a bilingual sign at Whitechapel Station, which has sparked debate. The sign, written in both English and Bengali, has been criticized by some, including Lowe, who believes that signs at...
British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
The iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who is poised for an exhilarating new chapter, blending timeless adventure with fresh, innovative storytelling. Known for captivating generations with its mix of suspense, humor, and heart, the series is stepping into a groundbreaking era under a historic...
"Tulip should seek forgiveness from Bangladesh’s people"
The interim government has said they remain committed to accountability and justice, and will be working with partners around the world to return the stolen funds to the people of Bangladesh. The theft of billions of dollars in public funds has left Bangladesh with a significant financial...
UK-Iraq London talks to mark 'new era'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday for talks on trade, security and migration hailed by Baghdad as marking a new era for the countries ties. The Iraqi prime ministers visit to London, during which he will also meet King Charles III,...
Tarique delivers home-cooked food to his mother in London
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at a clinic in London, was visited by her son, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the party, who brought home-cooked food for her. The heartwarming moment was captured in a video posted on BNPs official Facebook page late Friday...
Actress Nipun prevented from going to London
Actress Nipun Akter was on Friday quizzed at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet and prevented from travelling to London, reports UNB. She was scheduled to fly to London by a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG-201 from the airport at 10am. The Immigration police took her in their...
Khaleda Zia reaches London
The air ambulance carrying BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia landed at Heathrow Airport in London, UK at 3 pm (Bangladesh time) on Wednesday. Khaleda Zia was warmly welcomed at the airport by her daughter-in-law, Zubaida Rahman, and a host of leaders, including UK BNP President MA Malik and...
Khaleda Zia leaves Dhaka for London
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has left the country for London. A special air ambulance carrying her left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Tuesday at local time around 11:45 pm. The air ambulance was provided by Qatar Emir,...
Security measures beefed up at Dhaka Airport
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has ensured strict security measures to prevent gatherings or potential security threats in and around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ahead of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zias scheduled departure for advanced treatment in London on Tuesday....
Khaleda to be directly admitted to London medical centre on arrival
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be directly admitted to an advanced medical center in London upon arriving at Heathrow International Airport in the UK, her physician Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain said on Monday. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP chairpersons Gulshan office, he stated that a...