Dhaka, Bangladesh – 15 July 2026. The UK government is providing £355,000 (approx. BDT 5.7 crore) in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support more than 55,000 people affected by flooding in Southeast and Northeast Bangladesh. Managed by Start Network and delivered through national and local NGOs, the UK contribution will provide affected communities with cash assistance, food, and hygiene supplies across six of the worst affected districts: Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Chittagong, Khagrachari and Moulvibazar. This support builds ...

14 July 2026, Dhaka: British High Commission Dhaka organised a send-off reception, hosted by High Commissioner Sarah Cooke, to celebrate the Bangladeshi athletes who are set to participate in the Commonwealth Games 2026, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland later this month. The United Kingdom is proud to once again host the Commonwealth Games, this time in the vibrant city of Glasgow in 2026. This marks the UK’s third time hosting the Games since 2014, reaffirming ...

  By Matiar Chowdhury:   Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin—one of the 360 ​​*Awliya* (saints) accompanying Hazrat Shah Jalal (RA)—is an unforgettable name in the history of Sylhet. Following the conquest of Sylhet in 703 Hijri, twelve *Awliya* (saints), led by Sipahsalar Syed Nasir Uddin, defeated the tyrannical King Achak Narayan of Taraf and conquered the kingdom of Taraf. The shrine ...

    By Motiar Chowdhury:   Golapganj Social and Cultural Trust UK' has accorded a civic reception to Abu Taher—a distinguished son of Golapganj and a noted poet, playwright, organizer, and accountant—in recognition of his being awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by King Charles III for his outstanding contributions to the British-Bangladeshi community in ...

  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 ...