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  Bangla Mirror Desk:   On the initiative of North England Bangladeshi TV Journalists Association, discussion and exchange meeting with journalists of UK Bangla Reporters Unity was held in view of Independence Day. Kazi Ziaul Hasan, Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner, Manchester, UK, was present as the chief guest at a restaurant in Oldham on Monday (20 March 2023) afternoon . The ...

  By Muhammed Shahed Rahman:   Sheikh Aliur Rahman OBE, CEO of London Tea Exchange, said in a meeting with NRB Center that he is working for the branding of Bangladesh tea. Recently, Center for NRB organized this exchange meeting on “Branding of Bangladesh across borders”. Banker Ishtiaq Chowdhury, retired Air Chief Marshal Masiujzaman Serniabat, former Vice President of Dhaka ...

  By Muhammed Shahed Rahman: Launching of Setara Rice was held at Bangla Town in East London. Keeping in mind that people can buy quality rice within their budget, ‘Setara’ has brought a variety of varieties of rice in the market, Sajid Manzoor, director of Setara, said in a press conference in London. On Thursday afternoon (March 16, 2023) at the ...

By Muhammed Shahed Rahman: Journalist-writer Ujjwal Mehedi’s book publication ceremony in London and ‘Barki, John Barki’ book and former General Secretary Chamir Mahmud’s reception at Sylhet District Press Club were held in the presence of a large number of writers, journalists, cultural workers, politicians and community activists. On Sunday (March 12, 2023), the Monthly Billet and Runner Media were held ...

British ministers, House of Lords members, and cross-party members of the UK Parliament highly praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for championing women’s empowerment and gender equality. They came up with appreciation at a high-profile event titled ‘[email protected]: Empowering women and girls towards agenda 2030’, organised by Bangladesh High Commission London to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023. State Minister for Foreign ...

Speaking about the Illegal Migration Bill having its Second Reading in Parliament today, Apsana Begum, MP for Poplar and Limehouse, said: “The Illegal Migration Bill amounts to a refugee ban and attacks the rights of people most at risk of serious harm and persecution across the world. “Beyond the rhetoric, spin and fake news, the fundamental point is that most of the people in small ...

  By Muhammed Shahed Rahman :     Prominent wealthy, elite person Dr. Kali Pradeep Chowdhury said, Bangladesh is my mother, Sylhet is my mother. I want to establish a medical university of international standard in Sylhet to repay my mother’s respect and love. On Sunday (March 6, 2023) at The Royal Regency Hall in East London, the welcome guest Dr. Kali Pradeep ...

  By Muhammed Shahed Rahman:      100 years after South London letter to destination, shocked residents, wanted letter finally reaches destination. But it took more than a hundred years. The letter was posted in February 1916. But more than a hundred years later it arrived at a house address in Hamlet Road, South London. The current residents were shocked by this. This information was ...

   Bangla Mirror Desk:   A budget to support people through tough times and invest in their future Mayor freezes council tax outside of Adult Social Care precept £16m investment in young people, includinguniversal free school meals, education bursaries and more youth services More than £7m to help tackle climate change £4.4m for community safety including new police and enforcement officers Target of 1,000 affordable homes a year  Supporting residents through the cost of living crisis; giving ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The United Nations Association (UNA) Eastbourne held a day of celebration at The Gather, Beacon Centre, on 25th February to celebrate International Mother Language Day.  The celebration was opened by a special guest, the Mayor of Eastbourne, Cllr Patrick Rodohan, accompanied by his wife, Mayoress Mrs Rodohan. The event was presided over by Ian Elgie, FRGS ...