The President said Taufiq Imroz Khalidi was a pioneer in the development of online and digital journalism in the country. In his demise, the country has lost an experienced, compassionate and respected media personality. His contribution to journalism and media will be long remembered. Recalling his personal memories with Taufiq Imroz Khalidi, the President said […]
The digital infrastructure of Transport for London (TfL), the backbone of daily travel for millions of people in the UK capital, was effectively crippled for several days by an unprecedented cyber attack. Major online services went offline, passenger services were severely disrupted and financial losses reached an estimated GBP 39 million. Almost two years later, […]
Prominent cultural figures from South Asia and the United Kingdom have observed that the concept of a single cultural capital is becoming increasingly outdated as creativity, cultural exchange and artistic innovation increasingly move into networks of cities, communities and cultures. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Building the Next Art Capitals” held at the Kobi […]
Protester Denis McDermott, 73, from Edinburgh, said he had been arrested before and had no hesitation in coming forward again. “I’m a supporter of these great people,” he said, waving to other protesters, adding that if the court process had been certain “there would have been no need for all this”. Protest organizers Defend Our […]
Iftikharuzzaman felt that the former Land Minister had broken many laws by hiding information about his property abroad. He said that according to Article 147 (C) of the Constitution, eight types of constitutional functionaries, including ministers, shall not hold any office, title or office of profit or take any part in the management or conduct […]
However, the BFC’s NEWGEN sponsorship programme, which supports young designers, has confirmed London’s status as a talent incubator. And while it’s less prestigious than Paris or Milan, London Fashion Week is celebrated for being freer, more radical and less formulaic. This anniversary edition aims to highlight greater diversity and inclusivity in the designers’ collections regardless […]
London could also boast a surprise visitor in its front rows, when the late Queen Elizabeth attended designer Richard Quinn’s show in 2018. This season, there will be more than 150 events at London Fashion Week, which runs from 16-20 February. “Newgen designers will definitely be front and centre,” Caroline Rush, chief executive of the […]
British label Labrum’s collection was inspired by Nomoli, an idol from Sierra Leone, where founder and creative director Foday Dumbuya was born. The winner of this year’s prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design opened her show with former footballer Ian Wright walking the runway in a double-breasted suit and Adidas Samba sneakers. The […]
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 […]