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    Meeting on the various problems of Redbridge Council and their solutions was held at a local restaurant on Sunday 6th of April 2025 The local councilors present at the meeting organized by the Redbridge Welfare Association assured that they would make efforts to solve the various problems of the area and praised the various activities of the organization. ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   On April 8, 2025, a large demonstration occurred outside the Ministry of Defence on Horse Guards Avenue, central London. The rally, aptly named “Shut It Down for Palestine,” saw a diverse mix of grassroots groups coming together in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The protesters were demanding an end to what they termed as the ...

By Muhammed Shahed Rahman : Shipping Adviser Announces Bangladesh’s IMO Candidature and Presents Model Bangladeshi Ship Replica to IMO Secretariat At a reception at the IMO Delegates Lounge, Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M. Sakhawat Hussain officially announced on 7 April 2025. Bangladesh’s candidature for Category C of the IMO Council for the 2026–2027 term. The event was attended ...

By Muhammed Shahed Rahman: At the Independence Day celebration organized by the heroic freedom fighters of 1971 living in the United Kingdom, the freedom fighters present expressed deep concern and anger over the recent political situation in Bangladesh. Expressing concern and anger, the freedom fighters present asked questions aimed at the nation, saying, “Did we risk our lives to see ...

A Dagenham industrial estate went up in flames with thick plumes of smoke seen for 15 miles. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters attended the fire on Willoughby Drive in Dagenham, which was under control by around 4.20pm. Cars as well as scrap metal was burning. The cause of the fire is unknown, and firefighters used a 32-metre turntable ...

by Muhammed  Shahed Rahman : Community activist Sheikh Aliur Rahman, OBE, Chief Executive of the London Tea Exchange, was recently given a rousing reception in London after being awarded . The reception was held at the Guildhall Chamber Room in Central London on Friday evening, April 4. Dr. Zakir Khan and former Speaker Ahbab Hussain jointly hosted the welcoming speech, ...

About 40 Youth Demand protesters were told to move on by the police during a pro-Palestinian rally in central London on Saturday. The campaigners began gathering at Lincoln’s Inn Fields on Saturday morning and made their way to King’s Cross station. The action is part of Youth Demand’s plans for demonstrations every Tuesday and Saturday in April. Some protesters held ...

  It has been reported that miscreants from BNP-Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal carried out a terrorist attack on the residence of former mayor of Sylhet City Corporation Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury in Pathantula, Sylhet on Tuesday afternoon, April 2, causing extensive damage. Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury spoke to journalists from print and electronic media in London, strongly condemning and protesting this heinous attack ...

More than 10,000 people packed the Western Fair Agriplex Sunday to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. “This festival today is a celebration or a commemoration of us breaking the fast,” said Imam Abd Alfatah Twakkal, chair of the London Council of Imams. “This is important for us because it’s a sign of gratitude to God ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   London – Hindu Aid UK hosted an inspiring and successful Gala Dinner on 29 March 2025, bringing together community leaders, artists and supporters for an evening of culture, philanthropy and celebration. The event, held to support charitable projects in the UK and overseas, featured a captivating programme filled with musical performances, speeches, and cultural showcases. ...