News
A rolling digest of the most relevant national and global headlines shaping British Bangladeshi and South-Asian lives today.
IMF board approves two tranches, Bangladesh to receive $1.33 bn
23 Jun 2025
Washington-based lender clears 3rd & 4th payments under $4.7 bn programme, easing foreign currency crunch
Sherin Akhtar becomes Chester’s first British Bangladeshi Lord Mayor
23 May 2025
The 808-year-old post welcomes its first hijab wearing, Bangladeshi-heritage woman
£1 m ‘Combatting Hate Against Muslims’ fund launches
22 May 2025
Community projects can now bid for grants aimed at tackling anti-Muslim abuse nationwide.
Graduate visa cut to 18 months under new Immigration White Paper
12 May 2025
Labour’s overhaul also doubles the wait for settlement to 10 years and raises employer fees.
South Asian Heritage Month 2025 theme: “Roots - Routes”
30 Apr 2025
Festival (18 Jul – 17 Aug) invites stories of migration, identity and belonging across generations.
Japanese firms to build new terminals at Matarbari Deep Sea Port
12 Apr 2025
JICA backed contract
Photobook ‘Banglatown, 1991’ captures East-End Bangladeshi life
9 Feb 2025
Wayne Tippetts’s images spark fresh debate on Brick Lane’s gentrification and heritage.
Tulip Siddiq quits City brief amid Bangladesh-linked probe
14 Jan 2025
The British Bangladeshi MP “steps aside” after adviser’s report into family property interests.
