Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Srijon held its first-ever event at East London’s Brady Arts Centre on 27 September, commemorating the birth centenary of celebrated Bengali poet Sukanta Bhattacharya through an evening of poetry, music, dance, theatre and discussion. The evening opened with a warm welcome from Shahab Ahmed, followed by Lenin Hoque, who introduced Srijon’s vision and described the gathering ...

SYLHET, October 3, 2026 — The book Alote Andhar Dhake (Darkness Veiled in Light) by journalist, essayist and poet Saidur Rahman ‘Said’ was unveiled at the Basiya Prokashani auditorium on Station Road, Sylhet. In the absence of the ailing author, the launch became an emotional gathering, with writers, journalists and admirers recalling his life, literary work and contribution to society. Chief guest poet ...

London:  From Moulvibazar in Sylhet to the multicultural streets of London, Sharmin Ahmed Bithi is gradually establishing herself as a familiar face in the British Bangladeshi community through modeling, Sylheti music videos and social media content creation. With a strong connection to her Sylheti roots, Bithi has been using digital platforms to showcase Sylheti language, music, culture and expatriate life ...

Banana trees that were adopted ten years ago by a day centre for people living with advanced dementia have produced fruit for the first time this summer. Residents at Russia Lane Day Centre, Bethnal Green, adopted two banana trees as little plants that were being disposed of from Museum Gardens in 2016. They have been tending to the banana trees ...

Tower Hamlets welcomed a delegation from Malaysia as part of efforts to strengthen international ties and drive investment, collaboration and economic growth opportunities. The visit follows an official delegation to the borough in 2025 by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman welcomed H.E. Dato’ Indera Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, High Commissioner of Malaysia, today ...

By Matiar Chowdhury: London: The Bangladesh Caterers Association (BCA) hosted its prestigious ‘Chef of the Year Cook-off 2026’ last Tuesday at Hammersmith & Fulham College in West London, bringing together talented British-Bangladeshi chefs from across the United Kingdom. A total of 55 finalists, selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide, took part in the competition. Among the finalists were 11 female ...

Dhaka, 30 September 2026 – To mark World Tourism Day 2026, British High Commission Dhaka hosted a reception to explore opportunities for increased investment in Bangladesh’s tourism and hospitality sector. Supported by Mana Bay and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the event highlighted the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s economic growth through trade, investment and business partnerships, while encouraging dialogue on the ...

Construction has officially begun on Phase 1 of the Harriott, Apsley and Pattison House (HAP) regeneration scheme in Stepney Green, marking a major step forward in one of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ most significant housing developments. Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman and Cllr Saied Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Homebuilding and Enhancing Council Homes and Neighbourhoods, joined ...

  By Advocate Shafiqul Haque: My position on Bangladesh’s foreign policy is straightforward: neither fear nor favour should guide us. Bangladesh’s national interest must come first. I do not believe Bangladesh should conduct its foreign policy from the shadow of any other country. Equally, hostility towards another state should not be mistaken for independence. A sovereign country must have the confidence ...

Builds on government’s efforts to reduce the number of branded uniform items needing to be purchased Tower Hamlets is the only place in the country to offer the combination of free school uniforms, universal free school meals at primary and secondary and grants for college and university Average age in Tower Hamlets is just 30 with more than half of ...