britishcouncil - October 13, 2026

British PM Declares Infantino 'Unfit to Lead FIFA'

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Sunday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is no longer suitable to head world football's governing body, following the backlash over a scrapped proposal

British PM Andy Burnham Pledges Major Social Care Overhaul to Relieve NHS Strain

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to revamp the nation’s social care structure in an effort to reduce pressure on the beleaguered National Health Service (NHS), during an interview broadcast

UK High Commission Hosts World Cup Send-Off for Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team

The British High Commission Dhaka on Thursday hosted a special reception to honour the Bangladesh Women's National Cricket Team ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England

British PM Congratulates Arsenal on Historic Premier League Win

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated his favourite football club, Arsenal FC after the London side clinched the English Premier League title, successfully bringing a 22-year drought to an end. “22

Hantavirus Scare Hits Canada

A suspected case of Hantavirus has been placed under observation in Canada, marking the country's first potential case associated with the ongoing outbreak. The individual was a passenger on the

Sarah Cooke Reaffirms Deep UK-Bangladesh Ties in Meeting with Foreign Minister

The United Kingdom has assured Bangladesh of "due consideration" for its candidacy for the Presidency of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke provided

Court Orders Red Notice Against Tulip Siddiq

A Dhaka court has ordered the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice against Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, the niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over allegations of illegally obtaining a

British Under-Secretary Meets Chief Adviser

UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday. The meeting took

Horrific Mass Shooting at Canadian High School Leaves 10 Dead

A devastating shooting occurred at a high school in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, on Tuesday. A gunman entered the school premises and opened fire indiscriminately on students and teachers. According

New Update for Bangladeshis Regarding UK Visas

The British High Commission in Dhaka has issued a new notification for Bangladeshi citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom. Starting February 25, the UK visa process will operate

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