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ISSE, Leeds (2026)

02/06/2026

🎤 Thank You to Our Guest Speakers & Honoured Guests 🎤

ISSE Ltd would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our guest speakers and honoured guests who attended and supported the ISSE Believe In Beeston Culture Show & Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026.

Your presence, words of encouragement, and support helped make the event a truly memorable and meaningful celebration for our community.

A special thank you to:
🙏 The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Stephen Holroyd
🙏 Dr Kuldip Bharj OBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
🙏 Tawfiq Wahab – Unity Through Culture
🙏 Komar Uddin – Chairman, Jagannathpur Group North
🙏 Anwar Miah - SLBCT
🙏 Mrs Sujana Shafiq
🙏 Amal Poddar – Chairman, Purobi Cultural Organisation
🙏 All community leaders, dignitaries, and representatives who joined us on the day

Your support for community unity, culture, and grassroots recognition is deeply appreciated and means a great deal to our organisation and the wider community.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the achievements, sacrifices, and contributions of the Bangladeshi community in Beeston and across Leeds. 💚

02/06/2026

👏 Special Thank You to Komar Uddin 👏

ISSE Ltd would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Komar Uddin for his incredible contribution towards the success of the ISSE Believe In Beeston Culture Show & Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026.

Komar played a major role in:
✅ Planning and organising the event
✅ Managing the food and catering throughout the day
✅ Bringing the community together in a positive and welcoming environment

The food was absolutely delicious and greatly enjoyed by everyone who attended. His hard work, commitment, and dedication behind the scenes helped create a warm and memorable experience for the whole community.

Community events like this can only succeed through teamwork, partnership, and people willing to serve others selflessly. We are truly grateful for all of Komar’s support and contribution.

Thank you for helping make the event such a successful community celebration. 💚

02/06/2026

👏 Special Thank You to Tawfiq Wahab 👏

ISSE Ltd would like to place on record our sincere appreciation and thanks to Tawfiq Wahab for his incredible support, commitment, and hard work towards the success of the ISSE Believe In Beeston Culture Show & Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026.

Representing Unity Through Culture, Tawfiq played a major role in:
✅ Planning and coordinating the event
✅ Supporting preparations behind the scenes
✅ Being on the ground throughout the day ensuring everything ran smoothly
✅ Bringing people and communities together through positive partnership working

Community events like this require dedication, teamwork, and people willing to give their time and energy to serve others. Quite simply, this event could not have been delivered successfully without his support and contribution.

Thank you Tawfiq for your commitment to community unity, culture, and positive community engagement. 💚

02/06/2026

🎭 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Performers 🎶

ISSE Ltd would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the talented performers who helped make the ISSE Believe In Beeston Culture Show & Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 such a memorable and successful celebration.

Your performances brought energy, culture, joy, and unity to the event and truly showcased the richness and diversity of our community. From music and cultural performances to entertainment and community engagement, your contribution helped create an unforgettable atmosphere for everyone who attended.

A special thank you to:
🌟 Lina Paul
🌟 Ali Flex
🌟 Professor Dr Muhammad Moshfique Uddin & Shaheen
🌟 All performers and contributors who supported the programme throughout the day

Your talent, passion, and commitment to celebrating culture and community are deeply appreciated.

Thank you for helping us bring people together through music, culture, and positive community spirit. 💚

02/06/2026

🏆 ISSE Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 🏆

ISSE Ltd was honoured to recognise Mrs Minara Begum for her lifelong dedication, compassion, and service to the Bangladeshi community in Beeston.

Through her work supporting families, preserving language and culture, and helping residents overcome barriers and isolation, Mrs Minara Begum became a trusted and respected figure within the community. Her quiet acts of service and commitment to helping others have positively impacted generations of families in Leeds.

Her story reflects strength, sacrifice, and the power of grassroots community leadership.

Thank you for your incredible contribution and lifelong service. 💚

02/06/2026

🏆 ISSE Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 🏆

ISSE Ltd was delighted to recognise Al Haj Giash Uddin for his exceptional leadership, community service, and commitment to strengthening the Beeston community.

For more than 30 years, Al Haj Giash Uddin has worked tirelessly to support local families, community development, and the growth of Al-Madina Jam-E-Masjid in Beeston. His leadership has helped secure major community developments and create lasting opportunities for future generations.

His humility, dedication, and service continue to inspire many across Leeds and beyond.

Thank you for your lifelong contribution to community unity and development. 💚

02/06/2026

🏆 ISSE Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 🏆

ISSE Ltd was proud to honour Mrs Parveen Akhtar (Reshma) for over five decades of service, dedication, and commitment to the Bengali community in Leeds.

Through education, voluntary work, language support, and community engagement, Mrs Akhtar has supported generations of women, children, and families within the community. Her contribution to Bengali language classes, education, and grassroots support has inspired many across Beeston and Leeds.

Her lifelong service reflects compassion, resilience, and true community spirit.

Thank you for your dedication and inspirational contribution. 💚

02/06/2026

🏆 ISSE Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 🏆

ISSE Ltd was honoured to recognise Abdur Rahman Khan for his lifelong dedication and outstanding service to the Bengali community in Leeds.

For decades, Abdur Rahman Khan has supported families through community advocacy, education, welfare support, and grassroots leadership. His contribution towards developing community infrastructure and supporting generations of local residents has left a lasting legacy within Beeston and beyond.

His work has helped strengthen opportunities, guidance, and support for countless families across the community.

Thank you for your years of commitment, leadership, and service. 💚

02/06/2026

🌿 What an incredible day at the ISSE Believe In Beeston Culture Show & Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 🌿

On Sunday 31st May, our community came together to celebrate culture, unity, heritage, and the outstanding contributions of local individuals who have helped shape and strengthen the Bangladeshi community in Beeston and across Leeds.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the event, including our honoured guests, performers, volunteers, community organisations, families, and local residents who made the day such a success.

A special thank you to:
🙏 Leeds City Council for funding and supporting the event
🙏 The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Stephen Holroyd
🙏 Dr Kuldip Bharj OBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
🙏 Tawfiq Wahab and Komar Uddin for their dedication and support
🙏 All award recipients and performers for inspiring our community

The event celebrated the stories, sacrifices, and achievements of generations within our community whilst creating a space for togetherness, pride, and cultural celebration.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Mak Digital CIC and Masood Sadiq for capturing wonderful photographs throughout the day and helping document such a memorable community celebration.

📰 Read the full ISSE article here:
https://www.isseltd.co.uk/article/38

Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in Beeston and support positive community work across Leeds. 💚

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