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United Kingdom’s Immigration White Paper 2025: What students should know

While the Immigration White Paper covers various sectors of immigration, special attention was given to student visa policies, and changes are proposed with the intention to reduce international students.

UK govt unveils 'tighter' immigration plans

People will have to live in the UK for 10 years before qualifying for settlement and citizenship

Frogs in the saucepan: A metaphor for our times

We have adjusted to the curtailment of our liberties and discrimination in various forms—social, racial, ethnic, immigrant and so on.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

Absurdity of justice

Since Margaret Thatcher, we have had that problem in spades in the UK; blame for failure is bounced around between ministries and private contractors, between policy ideas and those responsible for implementation.

Report reveals UK tech secretary’s ChatGPT use for policy advice

Peter Kyle, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology in the United Kingdom (UK), has been using ChatGPT to seek advice on policy matters, including the slow adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among British businesses, according to a recent report by New Scientist magazine.

Starmer puts UK back on world stage as 'bridge' over Ukraine

As Britain steps up to play a leadership role post-Brexit, the Labour prime minister has been widely praised for his deft handling of the situation.

Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis

Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?

Navigating the UK undergraduate admission process

Here’s a comprehensive guide to applying for undergraduate studies in the UK.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

UK announces £3 million in humanitarian support for Rohingyas

UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Philip Barton has announced that UK will provide £3,000,000 (around Tk 42 crore) of new funding to support Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

New GSP of UK: Bangladesh’s RMG export prospects brighten

Bangladesh’s garment export to the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to rise significantly as the British government will continue to offer duty-free benefits to developing nations even after they graduate from the least developed country (LDC) status.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Tigers to conduct training camp in Sylhet before travelling to UK

Bangladesh team will conduct a short training camp in Sylhet before departing for the United Kingdom for the three-match ODI series against Ireland, informed Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations committee chairman Jalal Yunus on Monday. 

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

In conversation with chef Dominic Chapman: Curry, spices, and much more

In today’s world, you have to be nothing short of a maverick to create your flavours. Chef Dominic Chapman is one such person who has travelled the world, gaining knowledge and experience to create something magical. Star Lifestyle had a chance to sit down with the Michelin-starred chef and discuss his method and love for preparing food at the British Curry Festival, held at the five-star hotel, InterContinental Dhaka between 21 and 26 October.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

Young Bangladeshi couple in London helps Shashi Tharoor, gets shout-out

Indian lawmaker Shashi Tharoor has thanked a young Bangladeshi couple for helping him grab a cab from outside the British Library in London that ended his 45-minute wait.

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

Hong Kong most expensive city for expats, New York 2nd

Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city – for the second year in a row – for expatriates to live in, according to the findings of the latest cost of living research published by ECA International.

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 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Britain to offer work visas to graduates from world's top universities

Britain will offer work visas to graduates from the world's best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract the "best and brightest" workers.

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.

May 6, 2018
May 6, 2018

Anger in France, Britain over Trump's gun law speech

US President Donald Trump sparks anger in France and Britain by suggesting looser gun laws could have helped prevent deadly attacks in Paris in 2015, and linking a wave of knife crime in London to a handgun ban.