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Ease visa conditions for workers
State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has called upon the UK government to ease visa conditions for Bangladeshi workers who want to work in hospitality and catering sectors.
He was…
UK keen to extend aviation cooperation
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke yesterday said the UK is keen to extend cooperation in a wide range of potential new areas, including developing the technical skills of Bangladesh's aviation industry.
She said…
Bangladesh envoy calls for motion at UK parliament recognising 1971 genocide
The Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Saida Muna Tasneem has called for a fresh motion in the British parliament to recognise the 1971 genocide, recalling the motion "stopping the genocide in East Bengal and recognising…
British Bengali Dina launches planner to help with the month of Ramadan
Planner launched to help with the month of Ramadan
Ansar Ahmed Ullah
As Ramadan approaches, Muslims worldwide engage in preparations akin to the anticipation and goal-setting that mark the start of a new year. Just as individuals…
Over 2,200 new electric vehicle chargers coming to Tower Hamlets in the next two years
Cabinet has approved the installation of over 2,200 new electric vehicle chargers across Tower Hamlets over the next two years.
In total, there will be 2,245 chargers installed from 2024 to 2026 which will be made of a mix…
Special screening of “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” hosted in London by high…
High Commissions of Bangladesh and India in the United Kingdom jointly hosted a special screening of "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" at a prominent theatre in London. The event was organised to celebrate the glorious ‘Month of Victory’ and…
In a first, UK hires seasonal farm workers from Bangladesh
Bangladesh for the first time has sent seasonal farm workers to the UK under its Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme.
Bangladesh High Commission in London said this in a statement today following a briefing session at the mission's…
UK mission to use money raised for King Charles’ birthday, coronation for women empowerment
The British High Commission in Dhaka will use a significant portion of the sponsorship, raised on the occasion of celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III and the coronation of the king and Queen Camilla, for supporting…
UK ready to send observers to Bangladesh national polls: Envoy
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British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson Monday said the UK is ready to send independent observers to the national election of Bangladesh if the country's Election Commission allows for it.
"To ensure…
British HC honours Earth Science Olympiad finalists
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The British High Commission in Dhaka hosted a reception to recognise the finalists of the Bangladesh National Earth Olympiad 2022 on Saturday.
Of the 35 participants selected for special awards, five will represent…