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How Bangladesh is Developing Into A Major Regional Technology Hub

June 05, 2023

With an increase in startups and an emphasis on digital innovation, Bangladesh has recently emerged as a prospective tech hotspot. The South Asian nation is regarded as the second most promising technical powerhouse in the region and has already grown to be the second-largest source for IT freelancers.

Nabilah Islam is Georgia's first Muslim woman to earn a state Senate seat

June 04, 2023

Nabilah Islam, 32, will represent a seat in suburban Atlanta as the first Muslim woman elected to Georgia's state Senate. The daughter of Bangladeshi working-class immigrants, Nabilah is the winner of the midterm elections in the United States.

Big changes are coming to living and citizenship in UK

June 04, 2023

Britain is introducing the most restrictive immigration changes in recent memory. Before British citizenship, In the case of Permanent Residence Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain, the UK residence rules apply to five consecutive years on specified visas. The home office of the country is planning to increase this period from five to eight years. Other major changes include requiring applicants to provide proof of at least two years of work or two years of study in Britain.

Muslim women can enjoy fake nails since nail technicians construct nail rings

June 03, 2023

Muslim girls can now have their ideal nails without skipping a prayer thanks to rings that a nail expert has devised. When Karen Boyle of Harwood's Gel A Licious realized her Muslim clients couldn't pray while wearing nails, she came up with the nail rings.

Scams in the UK using work permit visas

June 03, 2023

There have been allegations of businesses like human trafficking using skilled worker visas in the UK. A Sky News investigation has revealed that there is a business of human trafficking using fake family members or spouses to bring in skilled workers. However, human trafficking from Bangladesh or the involvement of any Bangladeshi has not been found so far in this investigation. Organized crime gangs are opening recruitment agencies to lure ordinary people to Britain with the promise of visas and jobs in the UK in exchange for huge sums of money.