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Celebrating the best of the British Bangladeshi community

The Bangla Mirror Group, publishers of the British Bangladeshi Who’s Who publication, held a press conference on Thursday, 22nd October at the London Muslim Centre to announce the launch of the much anticipated 2015 publication. The official launch of the ...

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A law for the Justice, but not for the law-maker

Nazir Ahmed says it is unacceptable that a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin can become the Chief Justice of Bangladesh – but not an MP! Constitutionally a dual citizen (e.g., a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin) can become the Chief ...

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Race and With Tears by Dr Amanullah Ashru

Race by Dr. Amanullah Ashru I start my race in the old field, in the old world. I see the same old sign: “go ahead”. Science, labour, materials, we raise our head up. Day by day, year by year. There ...

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Neighbours in Poplar offers fun and calls for volunteers

Emdad Rahman reports that local grassroots charity Neighbours in Poplar (NiP) is promoting a number of events during Inter Faith Week, which runs from 16th-22nd November. •On Tuesday, 17th November, from 6pm-7.30pm, there will be a Three Creeds Evening at Our ...

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Good news for genes study

It’s smiles all round down at the East London Genes & Health study, the world’s largest community based genetics study. The project is celebrating its first milestone – 4,000 local participants have now taken part! The research project has also ...

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Hallowe’en treats: Tom Kitchen’s Pumpkin & Pearl Barley Risotto

Pumpkin tends to be associated with Halloween but it’s a really wonderful ingredient to enjoy in a whole host of dishes. The beauty of most pumpkin and squash is that you can use every single part, from the outer rind ...

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The Day of Judgement

By Dramanullah Ashru   When I shall stand before God, Alone and only alone myself shall be accountable for what I did in this life, bad or good, plus or minus. No one will and can help help me. ‘”Save ...

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Theatre gives Home Theatre (UK) 2015 a right Royal send-off

Home Theatre (UK) was an ambitious theatre project run by the Theatre Royal Stratford East. It saw 30 one-person shows staged in 30 homes across London on Saturday, 17th October. Now the project is moving into its second stage with ...

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“No comment” from rebel local MP Rushanara Ali

Bethnal Green & Bow MP defies official Labour instruction to oppose Tory austerity charter Five years ago, Labour’s National Executive removed Lutfur Rahman as Labour’s candidate for mayor of Tower Hamlets – without notice. Several local Labour figures condemned the then Cllr ...

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Martin Offiah: “The London 2012 Olympic legacy lives on”

Rugby League legend tests Olympic Stadium pitch with local club ahead of England v New Zealand clash Emdad Rahman Rugby League legend Martin “Chariots” Offiah MBE, one of England’s most successful players ever, joined amateur players in the first ever Rugby League ...

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