Matiar Chowdhury:   On 9 May 2026, Hindu Aid UK held its Annual General Meeting at Hyderabad Paradise, bringing together trustees, coordinators, volunteers, supporters and community members to reflect on the organisation’s achievements over the past year and discuss future initiatives.The meeting was chaired by Mr Anupam Saha, who formally opened proceedings and invited Chief Coordinator Dr Sukanta Maitra to deliver ...

Former community activist Sanu Miah was remembered with deep affection and admiration at an event held on 8 May 2026 at the Microbusiness Centre in East London. Family members, friends, fellow activists, cultural figures and community leaders gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of a man many described as a tireless champion of the community. The event was chaired ...

Bangla Mirror Desk : Lutfur Rahman has secured a historic fourth term as the Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets. Defying the combined might of Britain’s mainstream parties, Rahman and his Aspire party have once again proven that their grassroots connection to the East End remains an immovable force in London politics. Born in Sylhet, Bangladesh, and raised in the heart ...

Bangla Mirror Desk : Labour Party candidate Farhad Hossain has made history by being elected mayor of Newham Council in east London. With this victory, he became the first Bangladeshi-origin executive mayor elected from a mainstream political party (Labour Party) in British history. In mainstream British politics, Lutfur Rahman was previously elected mayor of Tower Hamlets, but he won as ...

  CHESTER, UK —At the Civic Reception for the Lord Mayor of Chester, held on Monday 4th May 2026, Mizanur Rahman Mizan was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding services and contribution to public lif This recognition celebrates his dedication, leadership, and long-standing commitment to community service, civic engagement, and the betterment of society. In ...

  By Jannatul Ferdous Doly:   One of the most important and long-reigning female monarchs in the history of the United Kingdom was Queen Elizabeth. She was born on April 21, 1926, in London, England, and passed away on September 8, 2022. For nearly 70 years, she served as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth countries. Her ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Kolakar Productions has announced the upcoming UK premiere of the documentary “Mamun: In Praise of Shadows,” which will be showcased as part of the 28th edition of the UK Asian Film Festival 2026. The film, directed by Makbul Chowdhury, offers an intimate exploration of the life and work of renowned Bangladeshi portrait photographer Nasir Ali Mamun. The premiere ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced the return of the capital’s annual Vaisakhi celebrations, with a vibrant programme set to take place in Trafalgar Square this Saturday. Londoners and visitors are invited to attend Vaisakhi on the Square, a free, family-friendly event running from 12pm to 6pm on 18 April. The popular festival celebrates Sikh ...

Trinidad and Tobago, April 6, 2026: An exchange meeting was held with the leaders of the Islamic Mission Guild of the Caribbean and South America (IMGCASA), one of the prominent Dawah organizations in the Caribbean and South American region. The meeting was organized on Sunday (April 5) with a visiting British-Bangladeshi delegation from London. The guests were welcomed by the ...

Dhaka, 6 February 2026 — The UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Rt. Hon. the Baroness Winterton of Doncaster, DBE is visiting Dhaka this week to reinforce and expand the longstanding and mutually beneficial UK–Bangladesh trade and economic partnership. Her third visit to Bangladesh comes at a pivotal time following the formation of Bangladesh’s new elected government in February. It underscores the UK’s commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, economic development, higher education, aviation and ...