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By Motiar Chowdhury:   London: The Newham Multicultural Society organized a reception in honor of Councillor Rahima Rahman, recognizing her election as a councillor for a fifth term and her successful, long-standing tenure as the Council Chair and First Citizen' of the borough—a role in which she was the first British-Bangladeshi to serve. This reception was held on Monday, June ...

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has become the first mayor of a global city to visit the Srebrenica Memorial Center, travelling to Bosnia & Herzegovina to pay his respects ahead of the anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. During the visit, the Mayor met Dr Emir Suljagić, executive director of the Memorial Center and a survivor of the massacre, and ...

By Matiar Chowdhury:   Researcher Faruk Ahmed was awarded the ‘Gunijan Sammanana Padak 2026’ (Distinguished Personality Award) at the two-day 14th Bangladesh Book Fair, Literature, and Cultural Festival held in London this year. The United Kingdom Combined Literary and Cultural Council conferred this honorary award upon the veteran researcher for the year 2026. The organizing committee and guests presented this ...

The future of Soho’s famous nightlife scene has become the latest battleground in Sadiq Khan’s fight against what he calls “NIMBY” opposition – but the Mayor’s actual powers over the area may be more limited than headlines suggest. Earlier this month, he called The Soho Society “joyless NIMBYs” (Not In My Backyard), saying its opposition to certain licensing applications was ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   LONDON, June 26, 2026: The UK Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee commemorated the 32nd death anniversary of Shahid Janani Jahanara Imam with a discussion meeting held on Friday at the organisation’s premises in east London. The event was chaired by the committee’s President, Syed Enamul Islam, and moderated by Assistant General Secretary Shah Mustafijur Rahman Belal. ...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has praised Andy Burnham’s understanding of mayoral devolution, saying that London’s success benefits the entire UK. However, Sir Sadiq warned that he will challenge Mr Burnham if his decisions do not serve the capital’s interests. Mr Burnham, who is poised to enter Downing Street within weeks, has long championed shifting powers from Whitehall to local elected ...

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   June 29: Senior career diplomat and former Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Muhammad Abdul Muhith has been appointed as Bangladesh’s next High Commissioner to the UK, diplomatic sources said. Multiple sources have confirmed that the matter is almost final. Muhith, an 11th BCS (Foreign Affairs) batch officer with over three decades of ...

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   A delightful summer garden party hosted by prominent UK-based businessman Muquim Ahmed at his elegant residence in Chislehurst brought together friends, relatives, and distinguished members of the British Bangladeshi community for an afternoon of warmth, friendship, and celebration. Set amidst the beauty of a lush green garden, guests enjoyed the gentle summer breeze and the ...

  Muhammed Shahed Rahman: Even amidst the hustle and bustle of expatriate life, when we rediscover the roots of our language, literature, and culture, events like the Bangladesh Book Fair in London become a celebration of life for us. It’s as if a piece of Bangladesh emerges in Britain. A two-day book fair was held on June 27 and 28. ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah: Hindu Aid UK completed an educational support programme in Rangamati, Bangladesh, on Friday, 26 June 2026, by providing essential educational supplies to 30 underprivileged, orphaned and disadvantaged students. The programme was organised locally by Sanatan Jubo Parishad, Rangamati, with funding from Hindu Aid UK. The event was attended by approximately 100 students, parents, teachers, community leaders and ...