BritBangla

21/07/2026

16/07/2026

Taryn Khanam from Chair of BritBangla is a Trustee of the Muslin Trust.

To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, the Muslin Trust is hosting a special, in-person afternoon exploring the legacy, craftsmanship, and modern relevance of Muslin and Jamdani.

Whether you are a textile enthusiast, a student, a designer, or simply curious about Bengali heritage, this event offers a rare opportunity to experience Bangladesh’s most iconic heritage fabrics up close.

Muslin & Jamdani: Fabric Artistry of Bangladesh — Talks, Demonstrations & Draping Showcase
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 18th July
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: City Lit, London (WC2B 4BA)

🎟️ Secure your spot today:
https://lnkd.in/ei-7ZCEw
SAHM weblink: https://lnkd.in/evCGBRYS

Experts/Speakers/Presenters/Trustees: Dr Sonia Ashmore (Chair of Muslin Trust); Rifat Wahhab (Founder Trustee); Saif Osmani (Trustee); Poppy Zaman (Trustee) and Taryn Khanam BEM (Trustee).

Wrap up the day with a hands-on Jamdani draping session and a fun catwalk led by Poppy Jaman OBE, Hon.PhD, MBA.! 💃🧵✨

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29/06/2026

📣 Join us on Friday 17th July
BritBangla is joining Queen Mary University of London Queen Mary University Borderlines to spotlight the heritage, creativity, and community power shaping a more connected, inclusive Tower Hamlets. Borderlines is bringing together change makers, creatives, and local leaders driving this change for an afternoon of community, creativity, and conversation.
The event will showcase the work of community‑led organisations — Oitij‑jo and BritBangla — share findings from the Borderlines Inclusive Growth project, and create space for meaningful dialogue about the opportunities and challenges facing community‑led organisations today.

🎉 Come celebrate achievements, hear powerful stories, and explore how community‑led approaches can drive inclusive growth across the borough.
🎟️ Register/full event programme:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-led-organisations
Community-Led Organisations and Inclusive Growth in Tower Hamlets

💡 Limited bursaries available to support attendance.

🍽️ Lunch provided, followed by a 🎉 reception and fun cultural activities for everyone to join in — all to celebrate achievements, hear powerful stories, and explore how community‑led approaches can drive inclusive growth across the borough.

26/06/2026

City of London & the British Empire by BritBangla
Saturday 11 July, 2pm I 90mins I all ages
Meeting Point: Duke of Wellington Statue - Royal Exchange
Ticketed £10 https://Bengalwalk_sahm26.eventbrite.co.uk

Uncover the City’s hidden architecture of empire — from East India Company power to the Bengal trade that fuelled Britain’s wealth. Follow alleys, warehouses, and trading sites linked to muslin, indigo, tea, coffee, silks, and cotton, and meet the ayahs, lascars, and migrants who shaped these streets. We end in Brick Lane, tracing the Bengali community’s journey from struggle to Banglatown.

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16/06/2026

19/05/2026

Great to be working with Mayisa Chowdhury, President to launch the Anglia Ruskin University Bangla Societ event.
NETWORKING & LEADERSHIP FORUM on May 21, 2026, at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

A dynamic leadership forum featuring: keynote voices, real‑world journeys and conversations designed to INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION. Bringing together professionals, leaders and changemakers from across business, technology, healthcare, media, politics, education, charity and youth advocacy — a full‑day programme of insights, stories and discussions to uplift and empower.

📍 Lab 003, Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, CB1 1PT
📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
✨ Complimentary food & drinks provided
🎟️ Tickets are FREE — register now

Features industry experts sharing insights on business, youth advocacy, charity, politics, media, healthcare, technology, and education.

Proud of member sponsoring the event and keynote speaker .
Dubbed the "King of Data Protection" by the BBC, Jamal Ahmed is the CEO of Kazient Privacy Experts and an international bestselling author who demystifies complex global privacy and AI compliance for enterprises worldwide.

BritBangla member speaker/panel member Ibrahim Rahman
Communications & Digital Media Lead; Director of Communicationd - Karim Foundation, proud ARU Alumnus; and honoured at the ARU Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards, receiving a Highly Commended distinction for the Voluntary Service Award.

Keynote Speaker: Jamal Ahmed (Privacy Pros), a Privacy & AI Governance expert

Topics Covered: Business, Youth Advocacy, Charity, Politics, Media, Healthcare, Technology, and Education
Features: External speakers delivering motivational and inspiring talks.

Don't Miss it!

Registration link:
https://arunion.co.uk/socs/36128/

19/05/2026

A dynamic leadership forum featuring keynote voices, real‑world journeys and conversations designed to inspire the next generation. Bringing together professionals, leaders and changemakers from across business, technology, healthcare, media, politics, education, charity and youth advocacy — a full‑day programme of insights, stories and discussions to uplift and empower.

📍 Lab 003, Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
✨ Complimentary food & drinks provided
🎟️ Tickets are FREE — register now

17/05/2026

Networking and Leadership Forum" hosted by the ARU Bangla Society on May 21, 2026, at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.

Features industry experts sharing insights on business, youth advocacy, charity, politics, media, healthcare, technology, and education.Keynote.

Proud of BritBangla member sponsoring the event and keynote speaker

BritBangla member Ibrahim Rahman
ARU Alumni and

Event Details
📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 19:30 PM

Location: Lab 003, Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, CB1 1PT

Cost: Free entry (registration required via link in bio)

Perks: Complimentary food and drinks provided

Keynote Speaker: Jamal Ahmed (Privacy Pros), a Privacy & AI Governance expert

Topics Covered: Business, Youth Advocacy, Charity, Politics, Media, Healthcare, Technology, and EducationFeatures: External speakers delivering motivational and inspiring talks

Registration link:
https://arunion.co.uk/socs/36128/

17/04/2026

SHE WAS THERE: REMEMBERING AND REIMAGINING BRITISH BANGLADESHI WOMEN IN 1970'S ANTI-RASCIST STRUGGLE

A brilliant initaitive. 💫
A vital tribute to the British Bangladeshi women's courage and resilience; and their pivotal role in shaping London’s anti-racist history.