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Parts of Oxford Street will be pedestrianised from 26 October, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced. Buses, taxis, bikes and other vehicles, will be banned from the stretch of the road spanning almost a kilometre from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street. Lord Khan said: “Following strong support from Londoners and businesses, I’m excited to see my bold vision for ...

Mohammed Naim Islam (20), a British-Bangladeshi student, has died by drowning while visiting Wales in the UK. The accident occurred at a lake on September 26 (local time). According to sources, Naim had traveled to Wales from London with two Bangladeshi friends. While performing *Wudu* (ritual ablution) by the lakeside, he lost his balance due to strong winds and fell ...

Builds on government’s efforts to reduce the number of branded uniform items needing to be purchased Tower Hamlets is the only place in the country to offer the combination of free school uniforms, universal free school meals at primary and secondary and grants for college and university Average age in Tower Hamlets is just 30 with more than half of ...

From aspiring entrepreneurs with a new idea, to established business owners looking to grow, Tower Hamlets Council is helping local people take the next step in their business journey. Over the past eight months, 252 residents and business owners accessed the Tower Hamlets Business Support Programme, benefiting from tailored advice, expert mentoring, practical workshops and financial support designed to help ...

  Muhammed Shahed Rahman :   This expatriate is celebrated with great pomp and show in colorful arrangements. Chittagong Festival 2026 in London will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 9 pm. Venue: Mayfair Venue, Romford Road, East London. Muhammad Ali Reza, on behalf of the festival committee, read a written speech at a press briefing organized ...

A west London councillor has called for stronger protections for elected officials after AI-generated caricatures depicting her were posted on social media by the local Conservative Party. Sital Punja, a Labour member of Tory-controlled Hillingdon Council, said the images using AI to manipulate her likeness contained “racist and antisemitic tropes”. One cartoon image posted by the Hillingdon Conservatives on X ...

A heat network that will run under and alongside the River Thames, using recycled heat to warm 650,000 homes in London, has been awarded £41m in government funding. The London Strategic Heat Main will use excess heat from sources like data centres or factories, and transport it via a system of hot water pipes. The initial phase will cross seven ...

Md. Mottakin Ahmed from Jagannathpur: – September 19, 2026: Poet, researcher and former chairman Dinul Islam Babul has said that the book A Brief History of the Zahirpur Syed Family is not merely the history of a particular family; it also provides readers with a glimpse into the ancient history, heritage and spiritual traditions of the Sylhet region. He made the remarks as ...

  By Matiar Chowdhury:   London, 18 September 2026 — The Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) has announced that the 19th BCA Awards will take place on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, Central London. The announcement was made at a press conference by senior BCA leaders, who revealed this year’s theme: The BCA Awards have become one of the most ...

ILFORD: Redbridge Community Trust UK has stepped up preparations for its forthcoming Student Award Ceremony following a detailed planning meeting held at a local restaurant in Ilford. The meeting, which began at 6pm, was chaired by the organisation’s President, Mohammed Ohid Uddin, who welcomed members of the executive committee and stressed the importance of ensuring the successful delivery of the ...