Aakash Odedra’s Songs of the Bulbul is a mesmerising, deeply moving work that takes audiences on an emotional journey from happiness, hope and freedom into entrapment and the devastating reality of the caged bird. From the opening moments, Odedra’s virtuoso performance radiates joy and possibility. His extraordinary physicality, delicate gestures and breathtaking control create a sense of a bird in flight ...

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   Apsana Begum MP, a survivor of domestic abuse and violence, has tabled two amendments to the Representation of the People Bill, seeking to increase protections for survivors standing in elections. Speaking in the House of Commons in on 30 June, Apsana informed the House of Commons about her horrific 2024 election experiences where her ex-husband ...

Bangla Mirror desk: A gathering of poets, writers and publishers was held in East London in honour of Aditya Antor, the founder of Dhaka-based Ittadi Grantho Prokash, who is visiting the UK. The friendly chat and discussion meeting was held on Monday (June 6) evening at the Darpan Media Center in East London, chaired by poet Asma Matin. This friendly ...

Stratford East’s programme of South Asian work will commence from 8 – 18 July.  Comprising of fearless new writing, live music, comedy, cabaret and boundary-pushing performance, the dynamic line-up brings together award-winning theatre, bold storytelling and celebratory live experiences. Martin Willis, Programming Associate at Stratford East said: ‘…The connection of Stratford East to its local South Asian community is a ...

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 ...

By Motiar Chowdhury:   London: Under the initiative of Hindu Aid UK, a relief distribution and livelihood rehabilitation program was successfully conducted on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Amritangan in the Barishal district of Bangladesh, as part of the relief and livelihood rehabilitation initiative. Under this program, a commitment was made to stand by helpless and disadvantaged families, as well ...

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 ...

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. ...

  Aakash Odedra, one of the UK’s most celebrated Kathak artists, brings his award‑winning solo Songs of the Bulbul to Sadler’s Wells East from 7–11 July, followed by a final July performance at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 21 July. Fresh from its acclaimed world premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival — where it was named Best Show by The List ...