More children are living in poverty across the United Kingdom than ever before, according to official government figures released Thursday. Previous studies have shown that growing social inequalities in the G7 nation have hit children's health and rising numbers are forced to use food banks. An estimated 4.33 million children were living
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Bangladeshi alumni of UK universities awarded
Three Bangladeshis received the Study UK Alumni Awards 2023-24 at a ceremony hosted by the British Council on Thursday, a press release said on Friday. The awardees were recognized for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, and for their contribution to strengthening ties between the UK and
UK to strengthen ties with Bangladesh on trade, security
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday said that the UK would work with Bangladesh to further strengthen Dhaka-London ties on trade and security partnership fronts. "We discussed working together, strengthening UK Bangladesh ties, boosting our trade and investment, strengthening our security partnership," she told reporters after holding a
UK to invest £54.5m for girls education in Bangladesh
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has said they are investing up to £54.5 million in the country over eight years to improve education outcomes for children, with a particular focus on girls. "I wholly believe that sport is integral to a child's education, and today we are proud to
New DCTS scheme can create stronger trade, investment partnership with UK
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has said the new 'Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)' scheme will contribute to Bangladesh's integration into the global economy, creating stronger trade and investment partnership with the United Kingdom. "You are aware that BGMEA is continuously working in the arena of
Next general poll will be fair: PM tells UK
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has once again said that her country's upcoming general election will be free and fair.She made it clear after UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly during a meeting with her on Saturday said that Britain wants to see a fair national election in Bangladesh in the
Charles III crowned at first UK coronation in 70 years
King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward's Crown in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the congregation shouted "God save the
UK sending heavy tanks to Ukraine, prompts Russian warning
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday pledged to provide 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, making it the first Western country to supply the heavy tanks Kyiv has been calling for. The pledge saw a swift reaction from Russia which warned it would only "intensify" the conflict. "Bringing tanks to the
High profile UK team visits UCB
A high-profile UK delegation led by Bangladesh-born British MP Rushanara Ali visited the Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) recently, a press release said Thursday. They exchanged views on UK Higher Education opportunities in Bangladesh being offered through UCB, the first international education provider in the country approved by the Ministry of Education. Robert
Emirates notes 154% increase in vegan meals onboard
The ‘Veganuary’ has kicked off. From its UK origins in 2014, the concept of ‘Veganuary’, a month-long initiative promoting the vegan diet, has continued to garner interest amongst the general population. In fact, Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over