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Hindu Aid UK raises funds and concerns

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Barkingside, UK – Hindu Aid UK hosted a cultural and fundraising event in Barkingside on Friday, 19 December, 2025, drawing together community members to support their humanitarian initiatives. The evening successfully raised funds for rehabilitation projects and general assistance for those in need, embodying the organisation’s motto: “Serving mankind is serving God.” The event featured a ...

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Swadhinata Trust marks 25 years with Victory Day concert in East London

  Muhammed Shahed Rahman : The Swadhinata Trust marked its 25th anniversary on Bangladesh’s Victory Day with a special concert titled Bangla Beats at the Pinter Studio, Queen Mary University of London, on 16 December. Described as an intimate evening of live Bengali music, the event paid tribute to the living legacies of Bengali music-making in Britain and coincided with ...

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Friendly badminton tournament for over-50s players completed in East London

  Muhammed  Shahed Rahman :   A friendly badminton competition was held in London for players over fifty on the occasion of Bangladesh’s great Victory Day. Freedom Fifty Sporting Events has organized a friendly badminton match for players over fifty to highlight the significance of the great Victory Day and share the joy among the expatriates. The match was recently ...

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£400k funding for small businesses and new start-ups

Are you a Tower Hamlets resident with a dream and great idea to start your own business, or a local small business looking for expert support to take you to the next step? If the answer is yes, then check if you could benefit from part of a £400,000 pot and one of four new projects for aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage ...

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British High Commission celebrates the arrival of the Commonwealth Games King’s Baton in Bangladesh

Dhaka, 17 December 2025 – The British High Commission Dhaka warmly welcomed the arrival of the King’s Baton in Bangladesh on Wednesday, 17 December, as part of the build-up to the Commonwealth Games 2026 – set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland. The King’s Baton Relay is a longstanding tradition that symbolises unity and shared values across the Commonwealth. It connects communities and inspires ...

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Bangladeshi Women in Germany: Tackling Challenges at Home and Society

By Dr Abdul Hai and Fatama Rahman Ruma:   “Time has flown by in the blink of an eye — I can hardly believe it’s been 25 years in Germany. There was no other option but to learn the German language, no matter how challenging it was. It’s like learning a language you’ve never even heard before — It is ...

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Civic reception honours Ansar Ahmed Ullah

  London: The British Bengali community marked a proud and celebratory occasion on Monday, 15 December, as a civic reception was held in honour of Dr Ansar Ahmed Ullah following the completion of his PhD. The event recognised not only his academic achievements but also his long-standing contributions as a leading voice against racism and communalism, a grassroots activist, and a ...

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A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle

The Jillian and Arthur M. Sackler Wing of Galleries on now till 24 February 2026 Supported by Seher & Taimur Hassan, The Mehra Family, The Henry Moore Foundation and Jhaveri Contemporary The Royal Academy of Arts presents “A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle” , a group exhibition telling the story of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee ...

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Tarique Rahman set to return on December 25 after 18 years abroad

  The announcement came at a Friday press conference in Gulshan, where BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the party will formally welcome him BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on December 25. The announcement was made on Friday at a press conference held at the party’s headquarters in Gulshan, where BNP Secretary ...

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Flying taxis to be launched in London soon

    Bangla Mirror Desk: A UK technology company has announced that electric flying taxis or e-air taxis will be able to transport passengers at London airports from 2028. This announcement has opened up new possibilities in the transport and aviation sectors worldwide. According to sources, if this new service is launched, passengers will be able to travel between airports ...

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