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Ansar Ahmed Ullah An event marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day was held on 23 March in the Jubilee Room at the House of Commons, bringing together senior Conservative Party figures, including the Party Chairman, Shadow Ministers, Members of Parliament, British-Bangladeshi community members, and party volunteers. The event host, Bob Blackman MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East, delivered a keynote ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman : An emotional cultural event was celebrated in London with songs and dances by the Swadhinata Mancha, commemorating the 56th Independence Day of Bangladesh, the nation’s greatest sons, the brave freedom fighters and martyrs of the 1971 battlefield. The freedom fighters living in Britain were invited to the stage and welcomed with flowers, and everyone present stood ...

Bangla Mirror Desk : Sheikh Farooq Ahmed, a prominent community leader, education enthusiast and social worker, has been nominated for the position of councilor of Britain’s renowned Green Party from the Barking and Dagenham area of ​​East London. He has become a well-known and respected personality in the area due to his long-standing involvement in social and humanitarian work. He ...

Mohammed Saleh Ahmed : On the occasion of the Independence Day of our beloved homeland Bangladesh and the National Day of March 26, at the initiative of the UK Bangla Reporters Unity, floral tributes were offered at the altar of Shaheed Minar in Altab Ali Park, East London, UK, to pay homage to the martyrs of 1971 and pray for ...

Bangla mirror news desk : The 18th meeting of the executive committee of the UK Bangla Reporters Unity was held. Some important decisions were taken at the meeting held on Sunday (March 22, 2026) afternoon in the hall of a restaurant in East London, chaired by Muhammed Shahed Rahman, the president of the Uk Bangla Reporters Unity and special correspondent ...

Sir Sadiq Khan has hit back at a senior Tory MP who described a public Muslim prayer in which the Mayor took part as an “act of domination” and claimed it was “not welcome” in public. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy made the remarks following a weekend Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square, which was attended by the Mayor of London. ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman, Special correspondent : After a month of fasting abroad, Muslims in various cities in the United Kingdom celebrated Eid with due dignity. Muslims in various cities in the United Kingdom prayed in mosques and open spaces in various parks on the holy day of Eid al-Fitr. The UK’s largest Eid al-Fitr congregational prayer began at 7am at ...

Tower Hamlets Council’s Health and Adult Social Care service has achieved a ‘Good’ rating following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report finds that the service has well-trained staff who are dedicated to the community; strong partnership working; and that there is a focus on reducing inequalities. The CQC found an inclusive culture of continuous learning and ...

Grants will open for applications on 23 March. Successful applicants will receive grants between £2,800 and £5,900, depending on the course. Over 4,500 people already supported through the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf partnership since 1990. Part of the council’s wider investment in removing economic barriers to learning, skills, and opportunities. Tower Hamlets Council and CWG are relaunching the Tower ...

Tower Hamlets Council has unveiled two major new plans to crack down on anti‑social behaviour and fix the borough’s growing housing pressures – responding directly to the top concerns raised in its latest Annual Residents Survey. The twin documents set out tough new measures to boost safety, drive up housing standards and strengthen support for local communities. A launch event at Jute House, ...