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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 ...

People are overestimating how much crime takes place in London and how unsafe residents feel, according to research by King’s College London. Researchers found that respondents thought that 30% of Londoners had personally experienced a crime in the year between October 2024 and September 2025, when the reality was 12.2%, according to ONS figures. Londoners involved in the survey also ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Brick Lane Jamme Masjid marked a historic milestone last weekend as the community came together for two days of events celebrating the mosque’s Golden Jubilee — 50 years of faith, worship, service and community life from 1976 to 2026. Held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026, the celebrations brought together worshippers, families, young people, ...

By Matiar Chowdhury:   Approximately 70 Young people from across the community came together on Sunday 6th September in Barkingside, London for Vidya Yatra 2026, a day-long youth programme designed to help the next generation explore Hindu Dharma, strengthen their identity and develop confidence, leadership and a spirit of seva. The day began with a welcome address from organiser Shuchishmita ...

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   LONDON, September 7, 2026: Bangladesh High Commission Acting High Commissioner Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam visited an experimental rice cultivation project in Beckton, East London, on Monday, where international chef and Beckton resident Azam Khan is cultivating rice in his home garden. The Abed- Azam Rice Cultivation Project is experimenting with rice seeds developed by Bangladeshi ...

By M Abdul Karim Goni:   London — Tower Hamlets Council is expanding its cost-of-living support programme, with the household income threshold for a range of financial assistance schemes increasing from £50,350 to £60,000. Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman announced the expanded support measures during a media briefing at Tower Hamlets Town Hall on Friday, April 4. The ...

Bangla Mirror Desk:   LONDON — The 10th London Bengali Wedding Fair 2026 will take place on Sunday 6 September at the Radisson Blu Hotel Canary Wharf, bringing together a wide range of wedding professionals, designers, performers and specialist suppliers under one roof. Organised by Pearl Advertising, the free, day-long event will run from 12 noon to 7pm and is ...