By Matiar Chowdhury:   26 January 2026:     Marking the 40th anniversary of the Sikh nation’s historic decision to liberate its homeland in Indian- controlled Punjab, in the form of an independent sovereign state of Khalistan, Sikhs across the world, from Amritsar to London and elsewhere, have reaffirmed their commitment to that lawful and legitimate goal. Article 1 of the ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah: An international conference on blasphemy allegations, mob violence and the protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh was held on 24 January 2026 at Het Nutshuis in The Hague, organised by Global Human Rights Defence. The event, titled Blasphemy Allegations, Mob Violence and the Protection of Religious Minorities in Bangladesh, was opened by Harry van Bommel and brought together ...

    Bangla Mirror Desk:   January 26: The biennial executive council election of the London Bangla Press Club was held in a peaceful and festive atmosphere on January 25 at the Impression Venue in East London. The total number of voters was 335. Out of these, 325 votes were cast, which is 97 percent of the total votes. Of ...

Bangla Mirror Desk:  The handover of responsibilities to the newly elected committee of the UK Bangla Reporters Unity was completed in a joyful atmosphere. On Wednesday (January 21) evening at the East London Clipton Center — 2025 EC Committee President, Jagannathpur Times Editor Professor Md. Sajidur Rahman, Secretary Iqra Bangla TV Presenter Mizanur Rahman Miru and Treasurer Daily Bhorer Kagoj ...

Ansar Ahmed Ullah:    An event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the founding era of the United Nations was held in London, reflecting on the organisation’s origins and its continuing role in global peace and security. The commemoration marked a historic moment from 17 January 1946, when the United Nations Security Council held ...

    At the Nunnery Gallery, Bow Arts is delighted to present a solo exhibition by Laisul Hoque, winner of the 2025 East London Art Prize. Hoque premieres a new installation, film, and works on paper, each exploring micro-histories and personal memory in the context of political unrest and turmoil in Bangladesh. Titled The Ground Beneath Me, the exhibition positions ...

  Bangla Mirror Desk:   The UK Bangla Reporters Unity (UKBRU) successfully held its Election 2026, electing Muhammed Shahed Rahman, the UK correspondent of Dhaka Post & Special correspondent of Banglamirrornews.com as President. Abdul Bashir, Managing Editor of London Bichitra & sub editor of bridgebangla24 was elected General Secretary, while Mirza Abul Kasem, News Editor of Jagannathpur Times & executive editor of Uk Bangla Guardian (magazine) was ...

  £13.7m investment includes opening 19 youth centres in two years More than 5,000 sessions delivered in 2025 including careers advice, outdoor adventure learning and multisport sessions Tower Hamlets has London’s youngest population – average age is 30 On Tuesday (13 Jan), the council launched a new Youth Strategy for 2025-2027 – a landmark new plan to deliver one of the most ambitious youth offers in the country It ...

  Ansar Ahmed Ullah:   Dabirul Islam Choudhury OBE (1919–2026), lovingly known across the diaspora as Dabir Chacha, passed away peacefully at the age of 106 on 13 January at the Royal London Hospital. His Janaza was held today, 14 January, at the historical Brick Lane Mosque, attended by all sections of the Bengali diaspora community. Following the Janaza, his ...

  In recognition of his significant contribution to building the Bangladeshi community in Britain and his notable role in social service and journalism on the international stage, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman (Mizan) is being awarded the Expatriate Honour Award 2025. The award will be presented on 27 December at Kazi Nazrul Auditorium in an event organised by the Sylhet District Administration. ...