By Shafiqul Haque:  Bangladesh stands at an important economic crossroads. Over the past several decades, the country has achieved remarkable progress, lifting millions out of poverty and establishing itself as a major manufacturing and exporting economy. But the next phase of development will be considerably more demanding. The challenges are now increasingly visible: shortages of gas and electricity, rising ...

Bangla Mirror Desk: British-Bangladeshi community figure Dr. Zakir Khan was felicitated in London for receiving the National Bobby Moore Award. The Football Association (FA) presented Dr. Zakir Khan with the National Bobby Moore Award during the FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City in the United Kingdom. He was given this honor in recognition of his long-standing service ...

By Muhammed Shahed Rahman: Paris Grand Mosque: A historical monument to Muslim sacrifice. The Paris Grand Mosque is one of the brightest symbols of the history of Islam, the contributions of Muslims, and interfaith coexistence in France. When I visit the century-old Grand Mosque in Paris, it gives me a different touch. The century-old Grand Mosque of Paris, or Grand ...

  By Shafiqul Haque: The aspirations of the mass uprising, the verdict of the referendum, the promise of constitutional reform, and economic pressures—before the new government lies a fundamental question: will change mean merely a change of government, or a transformation of the state itself? Bangladesh’s politics in 2026 cannot simply be viewed as a year of transfer of power; ...

    Bangla Mirror Desk: London, UK: State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock of the Government of Bangladesh and Member of Parliament for Tangail-5 (Sadar), Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, MP, received a warm welcome and floral reception from the Tangail District Association UK upon his arrival in the United Kingdom. The association’s leaders were present at the airport to welcome Mr. ...

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   London, 20 August 2026: London Enterprise Academy students have once again achieved extraordinary success in their GCSE exam results. This time, the results are reported to be better than last year. Students have achieved significantly better results than the national average in important subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Attainment 8. This success is ...

  Wake The Tiger ‘Galaxy’ Picture Credit: Andre Pattenden. If you’re spending a weekend in Bristol with the family, there is plenty to keep both children and adults entertained. From quirky immersive experiences to unusual attractions and spectacular views, the city offers a great mix of things to do. Bangla Mirror tried three family-friendly experiences- each offering something completely different. ...

  16 August 2026: Redbridge Community Trust held an Emergency Executive Committee meeting on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at a local restaurant in Ilford. The meeting was chaired by Vice President Md Faruk Uddin and conducted by General Secretary Shaheen Choudhury. A welcoming speech was delivered by Media Personality Misbah Jamal. Key Agenda Items Beani Bazar Cancer & General Hospital ...

Bangla Mirror  desk: Evening of Friendship, Connection and Community Building for Bangladeshi Students. Members of the Bangladesh Student Society UWS London Campus (BDSUL) gathered at Tower Bridge, London, on Tuesday (11 August) evening for the society’s first friendly community tour, marking a memorable beginning to its programme of social and community-building activities. The event was attended by BDSUL President Abdur ...

Manchester, UK: Mizanur Rahman Mizan has been re-elected unopposed as Chairman of the British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) Northwest Region for a third consecutive term. The biennial election was held on Saturday, 8 July, in the presence of BBCCI President Muhib Chowdhury, Director General Musleh Uddin Ahmed, Adviser Ahmed-us-Samad Choudhury JP, and Director Shafiqul Islam . Members of the Northwest Region took ...