US, Britain attack dozens of Houthi positions in Yemen

Britain’s Defense Ministry said Royal Air Force Typhoon warplanes attacked targets including two ground control stations used to operate both attack and reconnaissance drones. U.S. forces launched separate strikes earlier Saturday against six Houthi anti-ship missiles that were “ready to launch against ships in the Red Sea,” Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The military command also […]

Britain will remain active on issues of elections, democracy, rights: Envoy

In the meeting they discussed various bilateral issues including trade and security partnership. “We discussed strengthening our partnership on Bangladesh-UK trade and investment, security, migration, climate change and the welfare of the Rohingya,” he said. The envoy also expressed his country’s encouragement for dialogue and reconciliation in political life in Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister claims, America and other envoys congratulated the new government

Foreign Minister Hassan Mahmood says all envoys including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) have congratulated the newly elected government in Bangladesh. He made this statement after paying floral tributes at the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi-32 in Dhaka on Friday. Other members of the newly formed […]

Diplomatic missions expressed concern over violence, called for restraint

The governments of Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States have expressed concern over recent political violence in the country and called for restraint. A joint statement issued by the diplomatic missions of these countries in Bangladesh said their governments were “deeply concerned by the violence that […]

Britain imposes sanctions on Iranian officials ahead of Mahsa Amini’s death anniversary

Britain’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said, “One year after the tragic death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, I commend the bravery of Iranian women as they continue to fight for fundamental freedoms.” “Today’s sanctions on those responsible for Iran’s repressive laws send a clear message that the UK and our […]

London vehicle pollution toll area expanded despite controversy

London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to be expanded on Tuesday, with supporters promising cleaner air across the British capital but opponents decried the financial burden during a cost-of-living crisis. The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, is pushing for a politically motivated extension of the road charging scheme across Greater London, despite strong opposition from […]