OITIJ-JO

Oitij-jo will be the UK’s most vibrant showcase yet of the creative talents of Bangladesh and the British-Bangladeshi community.

OITIJ-JO Collective is a 'not-for-profit' community organisation that creates a platform for and champions Bangla creativity through public events across London, including in the Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall and at RichMix. It will offer a lively and engaging public programme of exhibitions, live events, talks and workshops, and will act as a bustling market-place for rewarding new tradin

g partnerships for goods, materials, services, skills and talent. WHY:

to strengthen the brand that is both British and Bangladeshi

to add value to the creative economies of Bangladesh and the UK in a positive manner through sharing and exchanging of knowledge, resources, products, creativity and services

to create momentum between Bangladeshis and British Bangladeshis to work together on a broader, strategic and collaborative framework

This programme is being delivered by:
Paraa
BBF/UK
Culturepot Global
Enamul Hoque

and is currently being supported by:
Openvizor (UK)
Yumyum, Stoke Newington (UK)
Personally supported by the Bangladesh High Commissioner (UK)
Gandhi Foundation (UK)
Paraa (Bangladesh team)
Bangladesh Brand Forum (Bangladesh)
Shahidul Alam/ Drik (Bangladesh)
SME Foundation (Bangladesh)
Jute Diversification and Promotion Centre (JDPC) (Bangladesh)

05/08/2026

OITIJ-JO EVENTS : AUGUST

6th - Eco workshops & food stall Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery - Garden Party, 3:30-7:30pm

15th - Bengal to Bethnal Green - musical performance in collaboration with Grand Union Orchestra - 6 - 9:30pm, Toynbee Studio’s . Food by OITIJ-JO KITCHEN

TUFAN x Backyard Biennial Workshops, Whitechapel Gallery
15th - 2:30pm - Anisah Yaminah
22nd - 12-13:30 - Jannat Hussain
27th - 7 - 7:30pm - Puer Deorum

24th - Process of Being Womxn /
Labour, Migration & Home
In collaboration with SHALA_Neighborhood Art Space
Short Film Screening, OITIJ-JO Art Space, E14 6:30pm doors open

21/07/2026

East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity:

Join Four Corners, London Community Video Archive and Oitij-Jo Collective for an afternoon of screenings and discussion. We will be showing and discussing: Gaali Kothon — A Tale of Swear Words (Mahamuda Aktar (Monisha), 2024.

This film will be one of four films shown tomorrow in collaboration with FourCorners at Whitechapel Gallery as part of

Gaali Kothon is part of Process of Being Womxn - film programme curated for the Biennial as a collaboration with shala_paraa and OITIJ-JO.

More films being shown in Oitij-Jo Arts Space on 27th July and 3rd August from 6:30pm.

Join us. ::))

21/07/2026

06/06/2026

Join us today at the Artis Art Fair 2026 at Somerset House

14/02/2026

FEB + MARCH EVENTS AT OITIJ-JO COLLECTIVE ✨ We’ve got a powerful line-up of gatherings, workshops and conversations coming up. Join us in community this season:

Friday 27th February 2026 | 5:00PM–8:00PM IFTAR GATHERING #1: Fundraising with Restless Beings 📍 Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London Exhibition tour of The Ground Beneath Me + snacks for those breaking the Ramadan fast.

Wednesday 4th & 18th March 2026 | 12:00PM–2:00PM Stitching Sisterhood – Free to Attend 📍 Common Room, Export Building, E14 2BE Collaborative textile workshops for International Women’s Day (Give to Gain). Transform scraps into wall hangings. Delivered with Republic.

Friday 6th March 2026 | 5:00PM–8:00PM IFTAR GATHERING #2: Bengali Voices & Photo Archive 📍 Nunnery Café, 181 Bow Road, London Exhibition with Four Corners + communal dinner by OITIJ-JO Kitchen.

Friday 13th March 2026 | 5:00PM–8:00PM IFTAR GATHERING #3: Bangladeshi Diaspora Discussion 📍 Nunnery Café, 181 Bow Road, London Community discussion on Bangladesh, heritage & archives + communal dinner.

Wednesday 25th March 2026 | 5:30PM–8:30PM Threads of Liberation – Free to Attend 📍 Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Library Women’s History Month event + Nakshi Kantha embroidery workshop.

We hope to see you there 💚 Follow the links in our bio for more information on how to take part.

16/01/2026

💌Valentine’s Bengali Feast: Hands On Cooking Class and Shared Dinner

Spend Valentine’s Day cooking together and sharing a meal. This is a hands-on Bengali cooking class where you will make a full feast and then sit down to eat it with the group.
The menu focuses on rich, comforting dishes made with warming spices and bold flavours, the kind of food that is meant to be shared. You will be cooking side by side, tasting as you go, and finishing the night around the table with what you have made.
It is perfect for a date night, a group of friends, or anyone who wants to do something a little different for Valentine’s Day. 💗Date: Wednesday 11th February 💗Time: 6.30 PM💗Address: Arts Admin 28 Commercial St, London E1 6AB💗Tickets: Linked in our bio

See you there💕

12/01/2026

🌙 Iftaar for Beginners: South Asian Cooking Class and Sit Down Dinner

Ever wondered what people actually eat during Ramadan? Or what festive South Asian food looks like beyond the usual restaurant dishes? This evening is a chance to ﬁnd out by cooking it and eating it together.
We will be making and sharing the foods traditionally served to break the fast, including Piyaju, Beguni, Spiced Chickpeas with Puffed Rice, Jhaal Muri, Dates, Khichuri, Sweet Jilapi, and Rose Sherbet. Some items will be cooked together and others will be ready so you can see how a real Iftaar table comes together.
This is a hands on cooking class taught by the head chef at followed by a shared Iftaar meal. You will learn how these dishes are made and enjoy them with the group after cooking.
Come curious and hungry. Date: Wednesday 4th February Time: 6.30 PMAddress: Arts Admin 28 Commercial St, London E1 6ABTickets: Linked in our bio

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Address

28 Commercial Street
London
E1 6AB

Website

http://www.oitij-jo.org/

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