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2008–2014: Leadership, Challenges and Becoming Mayor

  By  Shafiqul Haque:   As I mentioned in my previous article, Lutfur Rahman and I began our political journey together in May 2002, when we were both elected as Labour councillors in Tower Hamlets. I have already written about those early days, so I do not want to repeat everything here. But there is one personal memory from that ...

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Mother of Parliaments

  By Sawda Karim:   London weather- grey, gloomy clouds dappled in the morose sky. This is how it was when we set off, yet the weather didn’t bring our excitement down one bit. My sister, cousins and I rushed out the door like there was a magical land beyond our house walls as the taxi driver politely greeted us. ...

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BBT/CW Media Crowned Champions at London Bangla Press Club Cricket Tournament.

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   30 August 2026:  The London Bangla Press Club organised a day-long cricket tournament on Sunday (30 August) amid great enthusiasm, excitement and fierce competition. The tournament was held at Goodmayes Park Cricket Ground in Ilford. BBT/CW Media emerged as champions following an impressive performance throughout the tournament, while Online Warriors finished as runners-up. The cricket ...

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Redbridge Community Trust UK Holds Emergency Meeting to Prepare for Students Award Ceremony and Cultural Programme.

    Redbridge Community Trust UK held an emergency Executive Committee meeting on Sunday evening at a restaurant in Ilford, Redbridge, to discuss preparations for its forthcoming Students Award Ceremony and Cultural Programme. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at 4:00pm at the Ford Sports and Social Club, Aldborough Road South, Newbury Park, IG3 ...

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Taxation, Responsibility and the Kind of Society We Want.

  By Mrs. Ayesha Chowdhury:   The continuing debate about taxation, wealth, pensions and welfare raises an important question: what does a fair society actually look like? I have paid taxes throughout my working life, and I accept the principle that those who are fortunate enough to have greater financial means should make a greater contribution to society. A civilised country ...

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Nirjo Habib’s Musical Journey: A Voice Evolving Beyond Borders

  By Al Mahmud Manjur: Nirjo Habib is a Bangladeshi singer whose musical career demonstrates continuous artistic development over more than a decade. His vocal quality, musical sense and ability to interpret emotionally demanding songs have matured considerably, while his recent work shows an increasing ambition to reach international audiences. Although he has performed and recorded songs across a variety ...

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Gowainghat Sports Club UK’s T-10 cricket concluded at London’s Victoria Cricket Ground.

Muhammed Shahed Rahman: The second T-10 Cricket Tournament organized by Gowainghat Sports Club UK has concluded in London, UK, amidst a festive atmosphere and enthusiasm. The tournament was held at the Victoria Cricket Ground in London on Tuesday (August 25). Three teams participated in this inter-upazila cricket tournament organized by players from Gowainghat Upazila who are expatriates in the UK. The ...

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The Dream of July, the Promise of a New Bangladesh: An Opportunity for the BNP to Deliver Good Governance and State Reform

By Shafiqul Haque: The greatest tribute to the aspirations and sacrifices of July may be to transform political change into institutional reform—building a transparent, accountable, corruption-free administration and restoring public confidence in the state. Bangladesh’s 2026 should not be viewed merely as a year of political transition. Doing so would overlook perhaps the most important story unfolding beneath the change ...

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