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The Standard podcast: Why are London councillors running for office in Bangladesh?

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Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

At least 21 Rohingya refugees dead and dozens missing after boat sinks near Thailand–Malaysia border

Rough seas hamper search operation near Langkawi Island

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Minister 'appalled' as London councillors stand in Bangladesh elections

Communities Secretary Steve Reed has written to Tower Hamlets Council

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Probe reveals reason behind Bangladesh’s worst aviation disaster in decades

Military training jet crashed into Dhaka school and killed 36 people in July

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Netizens Divided Over Miss Universe Pakistan: 'They Chose the Wrong Girl to Represent Them'

Social media users have mixed opinions about Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz due to her skin color.

International Business Times UK · Nov 6, 2025

Bangladesh’s accession to the UN Water Convention has a ripple effect that could cause problems with India

When Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the U.N.’s Water Convention earlier this year, it was presented as a win-win.

The Conversation · Nov 3, 2025

Why Is Bangladesh Election Important to London Councillors? Dhaka Bid Sparks Absenteeism Row

Tower Hamlets councillors like Sabina Khan skip meetings for campaigning, sparking resident rage, government slams, Nolan breaches in 2025 scandal

International Business Times UK · Oct 31, 2025

Bangladesh vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in Bangladesh 2025

Follow all the action from Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

'Unacceptable behaviour': Fury as London councillors campaign to be elected politicians in Bangladesh

The Government said it was ‘unacceptable’ that councillors representing constituents in east London are campaigning to become MPs in Bangladesh

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Defiant ousted Bangladesh leader Hasina refuses to apologise for protester deaths

In a rare interview, former authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina tells The Independent she is not to blame for bloodshed during her ousting, and calls her trial in absentia a ‘sham’

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025