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Islamism in the Horn of Africa Dr. Mozammel Haque : A discussion on the topic “Islamism in the Horn of Africa” took place at Chatham House, London, on Wednesday, 13th of May, 2015, where following speakers participated and spoke: Dr. Harry Verhoeven from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Sideq Osman, Sudanese Affairs Researcher; Professor Justin Willis ...

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Shaban 8th Lunar Calendar Arabic Month

By Fatema Miah <> This is Shaban 8th Lunar Calendar Arabic Month; the month before Ramadan. Month of Shaban is the gateway month to Ramadan. Ramadan when Muslims do fast for a month from daybreak to sunset. Informative factors for Muslims and non-Muslims; Shaban is an important month before Ramadan; Muslims usually will be busy with preparations for the month ...

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Justice Today

By Mohammed Khaled Noor :   Justice today is not just at all……. <> Alas, injustices spreading like bush fire to destroy the moral fabric of this human civilization. Shame! Do we need a new world order to save the dignity of human beings …., the plague of injustice, war, death and destructions across our lands? Justice means moral rectitude, ...

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Bangladesh and its confusion on democracy

By Abdul Gaffar Choudhury Everyone in Bangladesh claims that they need democracy. Even a party like Jamaat, which believes in theocracy, want to see democracy in Bangladesh. BNP joined the bandwagon too, despite having military origins, and they themselves ruled using undemocratic methods while in power. The most vocal section of our populace, the civil society, criticises how Bangladesh lacks ...

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Queens speech: Tax cut, welfare cap, and free increased childcare

Bangla Mirror Desk:  The Conservatives have a “golden opportunity” to back working people in Britain, David Cameron has said, as his Queen’s Speech set out a series of measures to cut taxes, create jobs and cut immigration. Setting out his majority Conservative Government’s legislative programme, Mr Cameron vowed to use the next five years to “build something special” as he ...

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Alleged benefit fraud by hundreds of Italian passport holder Bangladeshis

Banlga Mirror Desk :  A charity trustee has been charged with a fraud offence after a huge benefits racket probe involving hundreds of Bangladeshi migrants with European Union passports. The racket is said to involve fraudsters making one-day trips from Italy to attend interviews at Jobcentres for National Insurance numbers. Families for Survival’s offices in Ilford, east London, were searched ...

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Tulip Siddiq sworn in as MP

Ansar Ahmed Ullah :   Tulip Siddiq was sworn in as Labour’s new MP for Hampstead and Kilburn on 20 May. Following completion of her first week in Westminster she wanted to thank all who supported her.   She said, ‘I would like to convey my sincere thanks to everyone who put their trust in me on May 7th. The messages of ...

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Restoring trust in tower hamlets top priority for John Biggs  

Bangla Mirror Desk: John Biggs, Labour’s candidate for Mayor of Tower Hamlets, joined his three deputy Mayoral running mates on 22 May at a roundtable in Bethnal Green. At the meeting, John and his team answered questions and set out key priorities for the borough if elected on 11 June. As well as restoring the reputation of Tower Hamlets, Biggs pledges ...

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New UK BNP commttee formed

Bangla Mirror Desk :  M A Malek has again gained the leadership of UK BNP and has been declared as President. Former President Shayesta Chowdhury Kuddus has been removed from the previous post and given the post of Chief Advisor.  However, Koysor Ahmed is still holding the post of General Secretary.  These were the highlights of newly declared committee of ...

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