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Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The book in Bengali,  (Sileter Itihaf), is written by the well-known community historian Faruque Ahmed. The book explores key themes such as Sylhet’s cultural, political, and social connections with the rest of Bengal and Assam during British rule, the Bengali language movement in the Assam Assembly in 1927, the 1947 referendum that led Sylhet to join East ...

    The Chhatak Education Trust has launched a series of new initiatives to strengthen its educational and community engagement efforts, following a meeting of its Executive Committee held on 17 June 2025 at East London’s Microbusiness Centre. Chaired by Ruhul Amin and conducted by Secretary Ansar Ahmed Ullah, the meeting brought together EC members, including Treasurer Askor Ali. The ...

A man has been charged with murdering his partner who was found fatally stabbed after a gas explosion at her home in north London. Clifton George, 44, of Dumont Road, was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life after Annabel Rook, 46, was found fatally injured on Dumont Road in Stoke Newington just before 05:00 BST on Tuesday. ...

  A successful event organized by the London Bangla Press Club, Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Abida Islam: Community Question Time with High Commissioner was organized. The Q&A session was held at the London Enterprise Academy,  London on Thursday (June 19). The session was moderated by London Bangla Press Club President Mohammad Jubair and General Secretary Taisir Mahmud. The ...

London has recorded its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring above 33C as the nationwide heatwave hits its peak. A temperature of 33.2C was recorded in the village of Charlwood, just northwest of Gatwick on Saturday afternoon. People have been sunbathing in parks and flocking to the capital’s lidos and bathing pools to escape the scorching heat. Warnings ...

Eight people have been arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in central London, as thousands gathered in over 30C heat. In an updated statement, a spokesperson for Met Police said: “Today’s protest has now come to an end. In total there were eight arrests for offences. “Officers remain in the area to ensure any further incidents can be dealt with.” Thousands ...

The redesign of London’s Liverpool Street station has been described by opponents as a “billion pound gamble” after a report raised doubts over its financial viability. The review found the planned scheme was not currently profitable due to the expected costs of revamping the Victorian site compared with the income it would generate. However, the plan was close to becoming ...

  Islington Council has been been ranked as the best single-tier local authority in the country for efforts to tackle climate change, with the Greater London Authority (GLA) being awarded best for combined authorities. Climate Emergency UK’s “climate scorecard” rankings were based on actions taken by councils towards becoming net zero. In a statement, Islington Council’s environment chief, Rowena Champion ...

Southwark Council has confirmed the “difficult” closures of two further primary schools amid a declining birth rate and a growing number of families choosing to move outside of London. Charlotte Sharman Primary School in Elephant and Castle and St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School in Peckham will both close at the end of August despite efforts to keep ...

Seven men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after two people were assaulted outside the Iranian embassy. The Met Police have said they believe the altercation happened between protesters supporting and opposing the Iranian monarchy, and there were no links to Israel. Officers had responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, west London, ...