London
Unity over Division
The calm, unyielding yet racially and religiously inclusive campaign of Sadiq Khan has come to symbolise all that is most impressive about London: its diversity.
11 May 2016
London buses to carry ‘praise Allah’ adverts during Ramadan
London buses will carry adverts praising Allah as part of a drive by Britain’s biggest Muslim charity to help victims of the Syrian civil war during Ramadan.
10 May 2016
Opinion: Why Sadiq Khan's victory matters
Sadiq Khan made British political history Friday, becoming the first Muslim to be elected mayor of London. But while his achievement is uplifting, the campaign by his opponents was a dispiriting, sometimes ugly affair.
7 May 2016
Sadiq Khan sworn in as new mayor of London
Newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan has been formally signed in to the role at a Southwark Cathedral ceremony.
7 May 2016
Sadiq Khan becomes London's first Muslim mayor
Sadiq Khan is elected London mayor, the first Muslim mayor of a European Union capital, in a boost for the opposition Labour Party.
7 May 2016
Team Bangladesh wins Unilever Future Leaders’ League 2016
‘Team Bangladesh’ wins the international business competition, Future Leaders’ League 2016, organised by the multinational consumer goods company, Unilever.
23 April 2016
Celebrations begin for Shakespeare anniversary
A stellar line-up of actors and performers will be marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death at events across the UK this weekend.
23 April 2016
Prince George stays up past bedtime to greet Obama
The younger generation of royals, Prince William, his wife Kate and his brother Prince Harry, host US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle for dinner at Kensington Palace in London, reports NBC News.
23 April 2016
Efforts on to get UK cargo ban lifted
Bangladesh has launched hectic efforts at home and abroad for the withdrawal of UK's ban on all direct cargo flights from Dhaka to London.
16 March 2016
Hasina requests Cameron to review cargo ban
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requests British Prime Minister David Cameron to review the UK’s decision regarding ban on direct air cargo from Dhaka to London.
14 March 2016
PM may write to Cameron for lifting air cargo ban
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to write back shortly to her British counterpart David Cameron and request him to withdraw the ban on direct air cargo from Dhaka to London.
10 March 2016
London is now hiring cat nannies!
Have you dreamed of being a cat nanny? Well now it’s a real job and you have until April 29 to get your applications in to work at Manchester's first Cat Café
3 March 2016
Spain turns ocean bed into art gallery
Installation is complete at Europe's first underwater museum, due to open later this month.
10 February 2016
New Banksy artwork criticises migrant crisis in France
A new artwork by artist Banksy appears in London outside the French embassy, in reaction to the alleged use of teargas on refugees waiting to cross to England in the French city of Calais.
26 January 2016
Money laundering: HC asks Tarique to surrender
The High Court fixes February 14 for hearing the appeal against acquittal of BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in a money laundering case.
12 January 2016
London strips down to celebrate 'no trousers day'
Brace yourselves as we reveal how Londoners supported the seventh annual no pants day — or no trousers day.
12 January 2016
Sylhet court orders Tarique’s arrest
A Sylhet court issues an arrest warrant against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman in a case filed for his defamatory speeches against Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
7 January 2016
Terror alert for New Year celebrations
Security is being stepped up in major European cities ahead of New Year celebrations, with officials wary of possible terror plots.
31 December 2015
Demo in London to save Phulbari
Bangladeshi expatriates and several environmental groups in England have demonstrated in London protesting the open-pit coal mine project in Phulbari of Dinajpur district.
19 December 2015
Star Wars 'coming home' says George Lucas at London premiere
Star Wars creator George Lucas says that having the European premiere of new film The Force Awakens in London is like "coming home".
17 December 2015