Bedford Bangladeshi Community

30/10/2026

🕌 BEDFORD JUMU'AH TIMETABLE 2026/27 (GMT)

Jumu'ah prayer times across Bedford, as advertised by local Mosques and Musallahs.

🔗 Check our socials for timing updates: https://linktr.ee/islambedford

🤲🏽 Donate through Muslim Aid to help save orphans and widows: https://launchgood.com/saving-orphans-and-widows

13/10/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: Re-issuance of Lost, Stolen or Damaged Bangladeshi Passports

The Bangladesh High Commission, London wishes to inform all concerned that, in accordance with the latest instructions issued by the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), Government of Bangladesh, the following provision will apply to the re-issuance of lost, stolen or damaged Bangladeshi passports:

🔹 Additional Penalty for a Second Occurrence: If an applicant’s passport is lost, stolen or damaged for the second time, an additional penalty of BDT 10,000 (Ten Thousand Taka), plus applicable VAT, will be charged in addition to the regular passport re-issuance fee.

🔹 Collection in GBP: At the Bangladesh High Commission, London, this charge will be collected in British currency as specified by the High Commission.

🔹 Existing Procedures: Until the necessary software updates to the e-passport system are completed, passport issuance and re-issuance will continue under the existing procedures.

All concerned passport applicants are requested to take note of the above instruction.

24/09/2026

Jumu’a Mubarak

23/09/2026

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF PRIMITIVE REFLEXES

We invite you to join this informative and empowering parent session designed to deepen your understanding of how retained primitive reflexes may influence your child’s movement, attention, and behaviour.

This special workshop will be delivered by Dr. Nageena Akhtar from NeuroActive Health Hub, Bedford — offering expert insight into what may lie behind everyday challenges and how we can unlock our children’s full potential.

Educate yourself, ask your questions, and gain clarity that can truly make a difference for your child. This knowledge is invaluable — and it can benefit so many others too. Please share with any family member, friend, or parent who may find this helpful.

📅 Sunday 27th September
⏰ 6:00 PM UK Time
📍 Westbourne Road Islamic Centre
🎟️ FREE to attend
Confirmation of attendance
Please text or WhatsApp: 07758121006

23/09/2026

URGENT NOTICE

Temporary Delay in NVR and Visa Issuance

The Bangladesh High Commission, London, wishes to inform all concerned that, due to a technical issue l with the relevant system, the processing and issuance of No Visa Required (NVR) endorsements and visas are currently experiencing delays.

The High Commission is working to resolve the technical issue as soon as possible and to restore normal services at the earliest opportunity.

Applicants are kindly requested to allow additional time for the processing of their applications and to refrain from making repeated enquiries regarding the
status of their applications during this period. The High Commission sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience, understanding and cooperation of all concerned.

Further updates will be provided as and when necessary.

11/09/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT – PLEASE SHARE 🚨

We would like to make local residents aware of a very upsetting incident involving an elderly Bangladeshi woman, around 80 years old, who was unfortunately mugged while out on her morning walk today.

📍 Location: Iddesleigh Road, Bedford
🕚 Time: Approximately 11:14am (between 11:00am–11:30am)

Today, while she was walking, a grey/blue Ford Focus (MK2) pulled up alongside her. She was threatened with harm and forced to hand over her gold bangles.

These were not simply pieces of jewellery. They were her wedding bangles, given to her as a wedding gift many years ago.

🚗 Vehicle seen in connection with the incident:
Grey/Blue Ford Focus (MK2)
Registration: YE09 XUK

We are sharing this as a community alert and are asking anyone who was in the area around this time to please check for:
📹 CCTV footage
🔔 Doorbell camera footage
🚗 Dashcam footage
👀 Any information or unusual activity that may help identify those involved

Even if you are unsure whether your footage is useful, please check it. Something captured on a camera between 11:00am and 11:30am could potentially help the police.

If you have any information or relevant footage, please contact the police directly and provide it to them.

⚠️ Please do not approach or confront anyone you believe may be involved.

We kindly ask everyone to share this post widely, particularly with residents around Iddesleigh Road, Westbourne Road, Ford End Road and Hurst Grove of Queens Park area. Someone in the community may have captured footage that could help identify the people responsible.

Please share and help spread the word. 🙏

🎥 Video attached for community awareness.

03/09/2026

Friday Jumu’a prayer

03/06/2026

This weekend Eid mela in Bedford.

Bedford Eid Festival 2026 x Eid In Bedford

Bedford Eid Festival 2026 is celebrating its 11th year — a weekend filled with incredible food, good vibes, and plenty to enjoy for everyone 🥳

Organised by: Events In Bedford CIC
Charity in support of: Muslim Aid

03/06/2026

Badminton 🏸 tournament organised by Bangladesh Society Bedford

02/06/2026

Amazing giveaway only at the Bedford Eid Festival 2026

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📅 Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2026
⏰ 1:00pm – 8:00pm
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