Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Dr Khurshida Tahmin Shimu and Ahmed Jinnun Dara, of the Sylhet Chapter of Amaravati, said that the Bangladesh Shaheed Smriti Udyan authority has allocated trees on the connecting road for ‘Amaravati’. The news is as good for Amaravati as it is a milestone.  They thanked Colonel Abdus Salam Bir Pratik under whose leadership the memorial ...

      UK’s landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) is coming into effect today. The scheme simplifies trading rules and cuts tariffs on products entering the UK from 65 developing countries, including Bangladesh. The DCTS will help grow trade, boost jobs, and drive sustained economic growth. This new scheme demonstrates the UK’s commitment to a modern and mutually beneficial ...

Bangla Mirror Desk:   Redbridge Equalities and Community Council (RECC) organised a Citizens’ Assembly on Islamophobia which was held at Redbridge Central Library in Ilford on 10th June 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness about Islamophobia; educate & empower community members and share information and support available for victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes.  The event was ...

  By Imran Hossain:   In a concerning development, Bangladesh finds itself grappling with a high risk of HIV infection, raising urgent alarm bells within the nation. Despite commendable efforts by the government and international organizations, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS remains a daunting challenge. This report aims to shed light on the factors contributing to the increased risk of infection ...

    Bangla Mirror desk  : Former teacher of Nayabandar Dwmukhi High School College of Jagannathpur Upazila of Sunamganj district, prominent storyteller, veteran journalist, recently deceased Golam Rabbani Chowdhury was held in London in memory of the funeral and doa mahfil. On Sunday (June 11, 2023), a large number of students of DeMuki High School living in the UK attended ...

  London: Arpita Shahriar Kabir, daughter of eminent writer, journalist, filmmaker and president of Ekattarer Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee Shahriar Kabir expressed deep grief over the death of Mumu, UK branch of Ekattarer Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee. In a condolence message, President Syed Anach Pasha, Senior Vice President Journalist Matiar Chowdhury, Vice President Nilufa Yasmin Hasan, Vice President Hormuz Ali, ...

  Curry house where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak used to work shifts liquidated due to cost of living: Concerns over 20% VAT rate which continues to put pressure on hospitality industry despite 20,000 signed petition to Treasury See News story here Surging energy bills, cost of ingredients, staffing and train strikes see curry houses on the brink of collapse Government ...

  By Taslim Ahammad:   In this flora and fauna where everyone is busy rushing around trying to achieve their goals, it is easy to forget the simple acts of kindness that may make all the difference in someone’s day. Yet, despite the hustle and bustle of modern life, good manners and courtesy remain essential. It is refreshing to be ...

    New figures showing how the council is doing in delivering across key areas have been published on the anniversary of the new administration coming into power. Lutfur Rahman was elected as Executive Mayor on 5 May last year. Since then, he has appointed his cabinet and in August Tower Hamlets Council published its Strategic, which sets out the vision for ...

  The very first meeting of the newly formed Executive Committee of Redbridge Community Trust was held on Sunday, June 4  at the residence of RCT President Mohammed Ohid Uddin. The meeting held under the chairmanship of RCT President Mohammed Ohid Uddin and moderated by General Secretary Shaheen Choudhury , The President highlighted the activities of the past year and ...