Queen Elizabeth II

Historic crown to be modified for King Charles's coronation

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

PM Hasina to attend state funeral of Queen in London

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, said Foreign Minister Abdul Momen.

The Queen’s demise and a throwback to our dark history

Queen Elizabeth II's death has sparked many conversations on her legacy, which includes British colonialism and its dark past.

The Queen is not my feminist icon

Is Elizabeth a feminist icon? I would have to go with a hard no.

Iconic fashion moments of Queen Elizabeth II

The longest watch in the history of monarchy ended with Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. Over her 70 years of reign, the sovereign gave us aeons of fashion statements that are worth remembering and conversing about. All through these years, we have seen the queen be regal, modest and yet modern at the same time. Throughout her reign, Elizabeth remained loyal to British designers, Norman Hartnell and Stewart Parvin. Today, in this article we will be looking at the 5 iconic fashion outfits of the queen.

‘More than a monarch’

Presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, leaders and ordinary people around the world have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, many of them reflecting on a 70-year reign that encompassed some of the most turbulent and decisive moments in modern British and world history.

The Six Bangladeshis Who Have Won the Queen’s Young Leader Awards

The six Bangladeshis who were honoured for their work over the years.

Premier League, EFL fixtures postponed

The top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) have postponed their next round of fixtures as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth, they said on Friday.

Queen Elizabeth’s death – why the mixed reactions?

The longest-serving monarch of the British Empire, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 96, putting an end to a reign that lasted seven decades.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

Salman Rushdie named Companion of Honour for Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Honours List

Indian-born British-American author Salman Rushdie has been named Companion of Honour, an exclusive club of 65 members honoured for their services to the arts, science, medicine, and government. Rushdie is leading the list for his longstanding services to literature.  

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

Jemma’s award-winning Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle

One of the outstanding celebrations taking place to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of reign is the Platinum Pudding Competition 2021.

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II: Seventy years of the monarch’s reign

Queen Elizabeth II will be the first British monarch to mark the Platinum Jubilee of her reign on June 2, 2022. To celebrate the unique and significant occasion, there will celebrations taking place all over the UK and Commonwealth countries.

April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022

Bidyanondo founder Kishore awarded by Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II of UK has recognized Bidyanondo founder Kishore Kumar Das with Commonwealth Points of Light award in honour of his exceptional voluntary service.

January 12, 2020
January 12, 2020

Queen, Prince Harry, senior royals set for crisis meeting

Queen Elizabeth II will host a showdown meeting with Prince Harry tomorrow in an attempt to solve the crisis triggered by his bombshell announcement that he and wife Meghan were stepping back from the royal frontline.

July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018

The Queen recognises Bangladeshi volunteer with Commonwealth Point of Light award

A Bangladeshi volunteer is recognised as the 61st Commonwealth Point of Light by Queen Elizabeth II in honour of her exceptional service providing humanitarian relief to the Rohingya refugees.

November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017

Queen Elizabeth has investments in offshore havens: Reports

Newly leaked papers reveal that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has invested some of her private money in offshore tax havens.

June 21, 2016
June 21, 2016

Bangladeshi youth wins British Queen’s young Leaders Award

Bangladeshi youth to receive Queen’s Young Leaders Award 2016 for his leading role in transforming the lives of others and making a lasting difference in his community.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Intruder arrested in grounds of Buckingham Palace

British police says they arrested a man today who climbed the perimeter wall and entered the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the London residence of Queen Elizabeth II.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

OPINION: The British Queen at 90

Last week, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday. Born in 1926 she has reigned over the United Kingdom for the last 64 years after ascending the throne in 1952. But she does not rule over the United Kingdom only. Her realm spans a total of fifteen other countries and territories even today.