International Mother Language Day
70 years ago today, political activists and students in Dhaka were killed whilst demanding official status for their mother tongue, Bangla. Earlier today I commemorated… Read More »International Mother Language Day
Bangladesh
50 years since Bangladesh was formed
Today we marked 50 years since Victory Day in 1971 when Bangladesh was formed after the War of Liberation. Shubo Bijoy Dibosh . Here with… Read More »50 years since Bangladesh was formed
Kee Khobor
An absolute pleasure to join the innovative #KeeKhobor team with last night at Root 25 to celebrate #Freedom50 and British Bangladeshi heritage through the art… Read More »Kee Khobor
Meeting with Sheikh Hasina
Just as we call for a fair transition to a green economy in the UK, we must also call for support for climate vulnerable countries,… Read More »Meeting with Sheikh Hasina
50 anniversary of independence of Bangladesh
🇧🇩 The 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence today is a significant milestone for Bangladeshi’s in the UK and all across the world.
Martyr’s Day commemoration
Tonight people will gather to lay flowers on the Shaheed Minar martyrs’ monument. Martyrs’ Day commemorates those who lost their lives campaigning for the Bengali… Read More »Martyr’s Day commemoration
Bangladesh liberation
Today is the 49th Anniversary of the end of the Bangladesh Liberation War. I stand in solidarity with friends and families who greeted an independent… Read More »Bangladesh liberation