By Jannatul Ferdous Doly:   One of the most important and long-reigning female monarchs in the history of the United Kingdom was Queen Elizabeth. She was born on April 21, 1926, in London, England, and passed away on September 8, 2022. For nearly 70 years, she served as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth countries. Her ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Kolakar Productions has announced the upcoming UK premiere of the documentary “Mamun: In Praise of Shadows,” which will be showcased as part of the 28th edition of the UK Asian Film Festival 2026. The film, directed by Makbul Chowdhury, offers an intimate exploration of the life and work of renowned Bangladeshi portrait photographer Nasir Ali Mamun. The premiere ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced the return of the capital’s annual Vaisakhi celebrations, with a vibrant programme set to take place in Trafalgar Square this Saturday. Londoners and visitors are invited to attend Vaisakhi on the Square, a free, family-friendly event running from 12pm to 6pm on 18 April. The popular festival celebrates Sikh ...

Trinidad and Tobago, April 6, 2026: An exchange meeting was held with the leaders of the Islamic Mission Guild of the Caribbean and South America (IMGCASA), one of the prominent Dawah organizations in the Caribbean and South American region. The meeting was organized on Sunday (April 5) with a visiting British-Bangladeshi delegation from London. The guests were welcomed by the ...

Dhaka, 6 February 2026 — The UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Rt. Hon. the Baroness Winterton of Doncaster, DBE is visiting Dhaka this week to reinforce and expand the longstanding and mutually beneficial UK–Bangladesh trade and economic partnership. Her third visit to Bangladesh comes at a pivotal time following the formation of Bangladesh’s new elected government in February. It underscores the UK’s commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, economic development, higher education, aviation and ...

By Jannatul Ferdous Doly:   London is not only the capital city of the United Kingdom but also one of the world leading economic and cultural centres. London is one of the busiest and most advanced transport cities in the world. According to Transport for London reports, millions of people use public transport every day. The city has a wide ...

A British Bangladeshi television journalist Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Mizan has received the “Outstanding Contribution to Media” award from the North England Bangladeshi TV Journalists Association (NEBTJA) in recognition of his long-standing service to community journalism in the UK With a journalism career spanning 26 years, Mizan has dedicated himself to reporting community issues since 1999. He currently serves as the Manchester ...

Tower Hamlets Council’s Health and Adult Social Care service has achieved a ‘Good’ rating following an inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report finds that the service has well-trained staff who are dedicated to the community; strong partnership working; and that there is a focus on reducing inequalities. The CQC found an inclusive culture of continuous learning and ...

Grants will open for applications on 23 March. Successful applicants will receive grants between £2,800 and £5,900, depending on the course. Over 4,500 people already supported through the Tower Hamlets and Canary Wharf partnership since 1990. Part of the council’s wider investment in removing economic barriers to learning, skills, and opportunities. Tower Hamlets Council and CWG are relaunching the Tower ...

Tower Hamlets Council has unveiled two major new plans to crack down on anti‑social behaviour and fix the borough’s growing housing pressures – responding directly to the top concerns raised in its latest Annual Residents Survey. The twin documents set out tough new measures to boost safety, drive up housing standards and strengthen support for local communities. A launch event at Jute House, ...