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   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 ...

  By Muhammed Shahed Rahman:    UK Bangla Reporters Unity Badminton Tournament 2023 has been completed in London with a bang.  Bangladesh became independent on 26 March 1971 after 9 months of war with Pakistan and bloody struggle and sacrifice. And in this month of independence, Badminton Tournament 2023 was held in London under the initiative of UK Bangla Reporters Unity. The ...

Responding to the Government’s decision to deprive Shamima Begum of her citizenship being upheld Apsana Begum, MP for Poplar and Limehouse, said: “It is against international law to make someone stateless and the case of Shamima Begum – along with the camp holding her and other women – will continue to stain the UK’s reputation regarding human rights with shame ...

Bangla Mirror Desk:   Rushanara Ali MP, for Bow in Bethnal Green, received a delegation from Banglatown on 22 February at the Houses of Parliament. Rushanara Ali MP received the delegation led by Shamsuddin Shams and Pervez Qureshi BEM at the Central Lobby. The delegation comprised of local community activist Ansar Ahmed Ullah, Pervez Qureshi BEM, Director of Brick Lane ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:     Tower Hamlets Labour announced its amendment to Mayor Lutfur Rahman’s budget proposals for 2023/24 at a press conference on 23 February held at the London Bangla Press Club office. Chaired by Tower hamlets Labour Party’s Chief Whip, Cllr Sabina Akhtar, Tower Hamlets Labour Group Leader, Cllr Sirajul Islam Cllr and Shadow Cabinet Member for Resources ...

Bangladesh High Commission in London has observed the ‘Shaheed Dibos (Martyrs Day)’ and ‘International Mother Language Day’ in a befitting manner with a call for observing the day as the ‘London Multilingual Day’. Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Saida Muna Tasneem made the call to London Mayor while speaking at a special discussion titled ‘Safeguarding Indigenous Languages through ...

The King and Queen Consort were treated to a warm welcome as they travelled to Brick Lane in East London this morning. The Monarch, 74, and his wife, 75, met with the movers and shakers of the London Bangladeshi community, visiting charities and businesses. They also plan to meet individuals who were actively involved in the anti-racism movement of the ...

  On 30 January, Mayor Lutfur Rahman officially launched The Mayor’s University Bursary Award at Queen Mary University. The Mayor’s University Bursary Award will support eligible students with living costs at university. Eligible students can apply for a £1,500 payment to support with costs associated with their undergraduate studies, including accommodation, books and resources. The total funding of £600k will support ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman : Raju Kamaly, a British Bangladeshi takeaway chef, recently became a viral celebrity by uploading hilarious videos or inconsistencies at the end of work at a Tiktok restaurant . His viral TikTok ID is Bank Grill. https://www.tiktok.com/@bankgrill At the Bank Grill restaurant in Oldham, England, there is now a long line of fans and customers. As of writing ...