
Poll: UK Teens Show Strong Resistance to Proposed Social Media Curfew
A recent poll indicates that most UK teenagers intend to turn off the government's proposed social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds.
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A recent poll indicates that most UK teenagers intend to turn off the government's proposed social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds.

Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad, Md Nurul Islam, arrived in Dhaka after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom.

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has deferred stating his position on assisted dying, emphasizing the need for social care reform first.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, marking the first foreign leader visit since Burnham took office.

British fintech company VALT has launched operations in Bangladesh, targeting the hospitality sector with digital payment solutions.

Andy Burnham, Britain's seventh prime minister in over a decade, has taken office with a promise to ease cost-of-living pressures and re-industrialize the nation.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey, the former defence secretary, as the new finance minister.

China has expressed strong opposition to the UK government's decision to nationalize British Steel.

Business Minister Peter Kyle has called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players displayed a banner claiming the Falklands as Argentine territory following their World Cup semi-final win over England.

Ukraine has awarded Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer its prestigious Order of Freedom honor during his final visit to Kyiv.

The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through strengthened humanitarian cooperation and joint assistance programmes.

The UK's climate has profoundly changed, with higher temperatures and more extreme weather events compared to the 20th century, according to a report by the Met Office.

The British High Commission in Dhaka held a reception to honor Bangladesh's contingent for the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The European Union and the UK have signed a landmark deal eliminating border checks between Gibraltar and Spain, effective immediately.

The British High Commission in Dhaka hosted a reception to bid farewell to the Bangladesh contingent as they prepare for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

The UK government has announced plans to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security.

The European Union and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and entities linked to cyber attacks.

A recent study reveals that at least 2,700 people in England and Wales died due to heatwaves in May and June.

The UK government has announced a £250 million package to increase police protection for the Jewish community, following a series of attacks.

Iran summoned the British ambassador to Tehran to protest what it called 'baseless accusations' after a London court jailed two people for a knife attack it said was carried out at Iran's behest.

Bangladesh has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the United Kingdom and the International Committee of the Red Cross to bolster disaster preparedness and humanitarian response.

Prime Minister's Adviser for Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah held a meeting with a delegation from the British High Commission to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in governance and public administration reform.

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh's democratic institutions.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports maintained strong momentum in key Western markets during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

A Russian patrol aircraft engaged in 'unsafe' activity near the UK's HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, prompting an intercept by UK F-35 warplanes.

The UK interior ministry has announced plans to create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including community-sponsored refugee programs.

The UK has experienced its hottest June day on record, with temperatures soaring to 36.4C in Somerset.

The UK has recorded its hottest June temperature on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set in 1976.

The UK is set to prohibit social media use for children under 16, following similar moves by Australia.

A new survey shows a significant drop in public confidence in the value of university degrees in the UK.
