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Join @SAHM_UK on 25th July for “Jamdani Journeys: Weaving Identity Across Borders” — hosted by @PoppyJaman & panellists Dr Sonia Ashmore and Rifat Wahhab from The Muslin Trust. Dedicated to the preservation & promotion of Bangladeshi heritage fabrics. eventbrite.co.uk/e/jamdani-jour…

“Bengal Shadows” by Joy Banerjee & Partho Bhattacharya — screening 24 June, 6pm @ Brady Centre. This hard-hitting doc exposes a hidden WWII tragedy: the 1943 Bengal famine that killed millions. @SAHM_UK #SAHM2025 #RootstoRoutes southasianheritage.org.uk/events/bengal-…

Aside long-drawn negotiations, UNFCCC #COP29 drew hundreds from the world over who gathered to present their tales-insights-solutions-innovation as well. 🇩🇰Sculptor Jens Galachiot carried his #art piece and requested to host it at #Bangladesh pavilion, throughout COP. As his…

Amazing @BrickLaneCircle EIC Spice Wars Stories book launch 👏. Fab to see @sanchita_m @monnamatharu @Jibunnessa @GeorgieWemyss @ProfNChatterjee

Refugee Week Film Screening and Discussion at Kingston School of Art, Kingston University refugeeweek.org.uk/event/refugee-…

Female leaders from arts and academia collaborate on projects for 2024. Stay tuned for updates as these visionary women Ruksana Kazi, Dr Clelia Clini, Dr Valentina Ippolito, @shamak83 @momtazbh & Shofa Miah bring their ideas to life & positively impact our communities!

Check out! Entangled Past: 1768 - Now. Explores art and unwritten stories on British Empire, resistance & enslavement. Tavares Strachan’s monumental sculpture unveiled in Royal Academy Courtyard. fadmagazine.com/2024/01/30/tav… via @MarkGHWestall

‘I was told I could visit. Then she went missing’: the Bangladeshi mothers who say their children were adopted without consent theguardian.com/global-develop…

Women of Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage earn ‘almost third less than white British men’ theguardian.com/world/2024/jan…

'Inspiring Future Leaders' with @RoyalHolloway Bangla Society encouraged the students to take advantage of opportunities for spontaneous growth & start their leadership journeys. BritBangla aims to develop the next generation of leaders and increase diversity in leadership roles.

The waste pickers of Nairobi’s Dandora dump site – in pictures theguardian.com/environment/ga…

Hosted Bangaliana on Love, Culture & Environmental Sustainability. Fab evening! Thanks to the audience ❤️ hope you enjoyed the heritage stories shared by @momtazbh @shamak83 @InshraRussell & Shofa Miah. ✨️

Thanks @momtazbh🌈 Loved your stories. Bengali culture is colourful so wonderful to listen to you ✨️

Can't wait! See you tonight! @richmich Bangaliana with our fab creatives @InshraRussell @momtazbh @shamak83 Love ❤️, Culture & Heritage End with a beautiful peace meditation 🧘‍♀️ 🧘🏽‍♂️🕊🌈 #Banglawomenrock richmix.org.uk/events/talk-ba…

Join us on Fri 17 Nov for Bangaliana – a special panel of British Bengali women sharing their experiences of love, Bengali culture and heritage as part of @ASeasonBanglaD. Presented by @TowerHamletsNow Book now > richmix.org.uk/events/talk-ba…

Opening night ✨️@ASeasonBanglaD congrats on your 20th Anniversary! Great work on your achievements. Speeches from Ruksana Kazi & Prof Ali Campbell.

Last night #TheEmpress @LyricHammer @Tanika_Gupta Standing ovation for the brilliant cast. Excellent show. Last week so go see it!

Are you able to spread the word and help us find some great #volunteers who can speak #Bengali, #Gujarati or #Punjabi? Please share through your networks @BritBangla @LondonBangla @MentalForum @LDNBanglaNHS @HindusinUK @SCUKofficial @SikhFedUK @NursesSikh @wlv_uni_sikh 🧡 🧠 📚

Today, LSE Student Union Bangla Society & @BritBangla Fireside Chat featuring top industry professionals in Tech, Finance & Consulting with Sikander Mohiuddin, Mashiyat Rahman; Ayesha Begum, & Tasnim Nayeem to gain valuable insights.

Two years ago, I received an unexpected msg from a woman called Jane, an adoptee from #Bangladesh, who wanted to learn more about where she was from. Jane was one of thousands of babies born to victims of rape during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War. bit.ly/3RwUiqN