Emdad Rahman NINETEEN YOUNGSTERS earned the title of “Hafiz” and celebrated graduation after completing memorisation of the Holy Quran. The Quran Graduation Ceremony 2022 was organised by the Darus Salam Academy and Welfare Centre, Newham. Hafiz – literally meaning “guardian” ...
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Fifer for Rahman as Scintilla go top
Emdad Rahman SCINTILLA CRICKET CLUB has beaten Newham Cricket Club to go top of the table after the latest round of games in the Essex County Cricket League. Scintilla won the toss in the Championship Division 1 fixture and elected ...
Read More »Have your say on a local Good Food Plan
Emdad Rahman WANT TO HELP make nutritious, affordable and environmentally friendly food available to everyone in Barking & Dagenham? Company Drinks are thrilled to be working with the Council, Sustain and local residents on a research project to help develop ...
Read More »LEA students beat international cricketers
Muhi Mikdad PUPILS AT THE London Enterprise Academy in Tower Hamlets had the privilege – and pleasure – of meeting three international cricketers on Thursday, 30th June. The cricketers play in Bangladesh’s national test squad. They are: Mohammed Ashraful (former ...
Read More »Football Tournament for Nahid Calls for Peace
Emdad Rahman THE INAUGURAL Nahid Charity Cup took place on Sunday in Enfield in memory of Nahid Ahmed. In 2020 Nahid was stabbed to death on Holbrook Road, Enfield. He was treated by the London Ambulance Service. Sadly, the 26 ...
Read More »Anam Hoque is on a mission for good
THIS EAST LONDON youth work stalwart has been raising money for charitable causes through indulging his love for gardening and horticulture. Anam has spread his activities to offering his talent to the community at large. He is invited to homes ...
Read More »LEA celebrates Somali Day
Muhi Mikdad STUDENTS AT the London Enterprise Academy (LEA) led a celebration of Somalia last Thursday, 23rd June ahead of Somalia’s Independence Day on the 26th. Students shared the beauty of Somalia and Somaliland in front of a packed hall ...
Read More »BCCCI elections held in a joyous atmosphere
Muhi Mikdad The biennial election of the British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce (BBCCI), one of the top organisations of Bangladeshi businesspeople in the UK, was held in a joyous atmosphere. Elections were held in a festive atmosphere at the BCCI office ...
Read More »Chhatak Upazila Union Cup 2022 is coming to Essex
Emdad Rahman It’s heating up! The Chhatak Upazila Union Cup 2022 is gearing up to be a unique showpiece event. Footballers and the greater Chhatak community in Britain are all set for the big day on Sunday, 26th June. Hundreds of ...
Read More »UK tourist finds historical error at Palace of Versailles
Emdad Rahman RUHUL AMIN from Barking & Dagenham caused quite an international stir during a recent visit to France for a short family break. The-eagle eyed Longbridge Ward resident was on a family visit to the Château de Versailles and ...
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