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By Mohammed Shahid Miah, Editor, The JournalisticJune 13, 2025 London/Dhaka – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused a meeting request from Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, regarding alleged money laundering involving Bangladeshi politicians and UK-based individuals, including Labour MP Tulip Siddiq. The decision has sparked mixed reactions in the UK, with government and opposition figures weighing in, while protests and public receptions for Prof. Yunus highlight the divisive nature of the issue. According to senior Bangladeshi government officials, Prof. Yunus—who recently traveled to the UK to receive a prestigious Harmony Award from King Charles III—sought discussions with PM Starmer on the matter. However, the req...

At least eight migrants have lost their lives off the coast of France while attempting to cross the English Channel. The tragedy occurred after their vessel "broke apart on the rocks" near Ambleteuse in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France overnight, according to a regional official. A total of 51 survivors were rescued from the disaster. Among them, six individuals, including a 10-month-old infant suffering from hypothermia, were transported to a hospital. Jacques Billant, a regional official, condemned the actions of human traffickers, stating, "Driven by profit, traffickers are increasingly endangering lives by organizing crossings in perilous conditions on unsuitable vessels. This is literally sending people to their deaths." He further noted the poor condition of the b...