North Bengal's News Portal Covering Current Events
The Bank of England has begun trialing a “digital pound” in several cities including London, Manchester, and Birmingham, marking the country’s first major step toward a central bank digital currency…
UK universities are reporting a significant drop in applications from Indian and Bangladeshi students for the September 2025 intake. A 15% decline has been attributed largely to recent changes in…
The New York City Council has passed a law banning the use of facial recognition technology in public schools. The decision follows months of protests by parents and civil rights…
Canada has passed a groundbreaking law requiring all major grocery chains to display climate impact labels on packaged food. Starting in 2026, products will carry carbon footprint indicators, showing how…
People across Siliguri, Darjeeling Hills, Terai and Dooars have expressed a sense of relief and gratitude after the cancellation of a proposed rally against the Waqf Amendment Act that was…
Bangladesh inaugurated its first commercial satellite ground station in Gazipur this week, a move aimed at strengthening national communication infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign operators. The station will directly…
At least 72 people have been arrested in Bangladesh following anti-Israel protests that turned violent in several cities. The protests erupted in response to recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and…
The UK is experiencing a severe teacher shortage, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Government data from 2024-25 shows only 52% of target teacher recruitment was met…
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing major disruptions due to a new round of strikes by junior doctors. The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for a 35%…
The State of California has declared an environmental emergency after detecting hazardous levels of PFAS (forever chemicals) in the water supply of 35 cities, including Sacramento, Fresno, and San Diego.…
