Emdad Rahman Poplar Shahjalal Mosque worked in unison to deliver a hearty winter community meal for homeless citizens. Mahmud Choudhury co-ordinated the gathering, as several volunteers from the Mosque prepared, cooked and served dinner to the guests.  As part of an ...

Emdad Rahman THE LAST GAME of the calendar year saw Scintilla CC BD wrap up proceedings with a hat trick of wins.  At the BWDB Cricket Ground in Banani 11 and under the auspices of umpires Raisul Islam Nafis and ...

Emdad Rahman Safayat Amin was the difference as Scintilla CC Bangladesh saw off MJL Thunder in the latest round of games of the Last Man Stands League at the Gymnasium Fields in Dhaka. Amin was the pick of the crop after ...

Emdad Rahman THE BARKING & DAGENHAM Parkrun on Christmas Day saw ultra marathoner Paul Martelletti break his own course record to add an extra touch of festive cheer to the fun group get together. The previous record attendance at Barking ...

Emdad Rahman MAYBE HOME IS nothing more than two arms holding you tight when you’re at your lowest. It’s a time of the year when people really feel the blues – what with the festive shopping, cooking and entertaining leaving many ...

Muhammad Talha COUNCILLOR ABDUL AZIZ, the Mayor of Barking & Dagenham, helped spread a little festive cheer by inviting a group of local homeless residents to join him in his parlour and enjoy lunch with him.  The Mayor has a ...

Muhammad Ismael Rahman AHEAD OF THE launch of the Winter League, Stepney Football Club has launched a smart new team kit in association with the charity Human Relief Foundation (HRF).  The launch took place at the humanitarian charity’s Whitechapel offices ...

Emdad Rahman A 46TH BANGLADESH Independence Day celebration has taken place to commemorate the birth of Bangladesh. The get together at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman monument in Sidney Street, Whitechapel, involved tributes to the 1971 martyrs.  Community leader Afsar Khan ...

Emdad Rahman FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS and members of the community came together to enjoy a collective lunch at the Care House in Shadwell, East London. A pleasant afternoon saw various members of all faiths and none enjoy lunch, intermingling, pleasant discussions and ...

Emdad Rahman The newly formed Leftley Sports Club is open for business as usual and will continue to provide fun filled sports activities throughout the winter months. Leftley Sports Club (LSC) Chair Muhammed Ali said, “Sport is one of the ...