Bangladeshi student Tabtila Marium Megha won the Gold Award in the 2024 Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, held in the UK. Competing in the junior category (under 14), her essay, "The Sound of the Sea," highlighted environmental issues and earned her this recognition. On September 25, she received an official congratulatory email from the organizers, along with her award certificate. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, established in 1883, is the world’s oldest international school writing contest. It encourages young people to explore themes like the environment, community, and equality, engaging thousands of participants each year from across the Commonwealth.
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458 words · 153 secSmall Boat Crossings Hit 2026 High as 781 Arrive in a Day
Small boat crossings to the UK reached a 2026 daily high on Wednesday, with 781 people arriving aboard 10 vessels, according to Home Office figures. Despite the surge, 18,565 crossings have been recorded so far this yea…
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