Political asylum in the United Kingdom initially provides a protection-based stay of five years. Following this period, recipients may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), a status allowing permanent residence. Twelve months after obtaining ILR, individuals become eligible to apply for British citizenship, which confers a British passport and full travel rights worldwide. Tarique […]

Rokonuzzaman Khan Dadabhai remains an unforgettable figure in the realm of children’s literature and youth organisation in Bangladesh. His immense affection, simple language and affectionate creations made him dearly loved by generations of children. Born on 9 April 1925 in Pansha, Faridpur, Dadabhai began writing early in life. His journey with the pen soon made […]

Authorities in Faridpur have uncovered a large-scale operation producing adulterated date and sugarcane jaggery using harmful substances including shoe glue, alum, non-food-grade dyes, banned hydrogen, and low-quality cattle-feed molasses. The tainted products were reportedly being distributed across multiple districts, raising serious public health concerns. The illegal operation, which had reportedly continued for an extended period, […]

Police in Gazipur have recovered the body of an unidentified elderly man from beneath the stairs of a flyover in the Tongi area. The discovery was made on the morning of Wednesday, 3 December, after officers responded to information provided by local residents. The body was subsequently transported to the nearby police station for further […]

In the collective conscience of Bengalis, whenever patriotism, sacrifice and fearless courage are spoken of, the name of the great revolutionary Khudiram Bose rises foremost. In the freedom struggle of the Indian subcontinent, he was not only one of the youngest freedom fighters but also a blazing symbol of defiance against oppression. On 3 December, […]

In a shocking late-night attack in Chirla village, Joypurhat Sadar Upazila, assailants broke into a home and fatally beat 50-year-old Nurun Nahar Begum. Her 16-year-old niece, Khadija Begum, sustained critical injuries during the assault. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night, 2 December. Nurun Nahar, formerly married to Abdul Gafur, died en route to Joypurhat’s […]

Metro rail services in Dhaka were temporarily halted on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, after a piece of cloth became entangled in the overhead power line, officials confirmed. The incident occurred between Uttara North and Uttara South stations, prompting a brief disruption to commuter services. According to a statement issued by the public relations department of […]