By Matiar Chowdhuty:   Alhaj Abu Bakr (Katu Mia), one of the organizers of the liberation war in diaspora, the resident Bengali communicator of Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is no more (Inna…li…lla…hi..Rajiun). He passed away on August 19 at 10:00 a.m. UK time. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. At the time of ...

    The Centre for NRB hosted its World Conference Series 2024, titled “Branding Bangladesh,” at a local hotel in East London. The event brought together prominent members of the Bangladeshi diaspora to discuss their role in the ongoing state reform process. Councillor Saif Uddin Khaled, Speaker of London Tower Hamlet Council, attended as the chief guest. Md. Mahmud Hossain ...

    17 August 2024, London: On Saturday, 17 August, the Green Initiative Workshop was successfully held at Sheesh Mahal, Twickenham, attracting a diverse group of over 35 local attendees, including Ruth Cadbury MP, Councillor Samia, Councillor Rhys Williams, community leaders, and residents. The workshop was jointly organised by EastHands Charity and Isleworth Deen Centre, with the support of Cranvelly. ...

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met with the Honourable Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh H.E. Professor Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka Wednesday 21 August. The UK is a longstanding partner and friend of Bangladesh and the two countries share a strong and enduring relationship, solidified by their deep people-to-people links and shared Commonwealth values. The UK ...

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met with Honourable Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh Mr Md Touhid Hossain today in Dhaka. The UK welcomes the appointment of the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The interim government has the UK’s support as it works to restore peace and order, ...

  The “Weavers Community Fun Day 2024” took place on Saturday, 10th August 2024, at the Big Pitch, Shacklewell St, Bethnal Green. After a long hiatus due to resource constraints and the impact of COVID-19, the event returned with great success, drawing over 500 residents from Tower Hamlets. The day was packed with enjoyable activities, including a BBQ, Martial Arts Show, bouncy ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   A mass demonstration held outside the UK Parliament on August 6 has brought international attention to the plight of minority communities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus. Organised under the banner “Save Bangladeshi Hindus, UK,” the protest highlighted the escalating dangers faced by these vulnerable groups. Demonstrators warned that Bangladesh is on the verge of collapse due ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   The last two weeks in Bangladesh have seen unprecedented levels of violence and tragic loss of life. My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and all those affected, said Rushanara Ali MP, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in a statement yesterday. The ...

  Last Thursday, August 1 a mourning meeting and doa mahfil was held in memory of late community leader Manojjir Ali at GSC office organized by Sunrise-Spectrum Bangla Radio. Under the chairmanship of Radio Patron and Friends of National Heart Foundation Sylhet Vice Chairman Manik Miah and media personality Misbah Jamal, late longtime colleague Abul Kashem Khan, Heart Foundation UK and ...

    Lutfur Rahman, the Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets, and the great granddaughter of Mary Driscoll officially opened 19 new homes in Bow, named in her honour. Mary Driscoll was a Matchgirl and the youngest member of the Strike Committee, which negotiated with the directors of the Bryant & May match factory in Bow. The women and teenage girls ...