''British Bangladeshi Who's Who'' is an annual publication highlighting the accomplishments, contributions and achievements of successful
British Bangladeshi
British Bangladeshis ( bn, বিলাতী বাংলাদেশী, Bilatī Bangladeshī) are people of Bangladeshi origin who have attained citizenship in the United Kingdom, through immigration and historical naturalisation. The term ...
s. It was established in 2008 and also holds an annual award ceremony in
London
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,
England
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.
History
British Bangladeshis Who's Who celebrates individuals from various sectors who are at the top of their respective arena. It is designed to highlight and emphasise distinguished figures in the Bangladeshi community in Britain and continually recognise the success and significance of the Bangladeshi community.
It focuses on British Bangladeshi's support for the economy and highlights individual accomplishment, contributions and achievements
of successful, influential and wealthy members of the Bangladeshi community from various sectors and professions.
It lists over 200 profiles of British Bangladeshis, including medics, journalists, lawyers, businessmen, accountants and others from various walks of life. A number are picked out to receive awards for their exceptional work.
Since 2008, the British Bangla Media Group
and the
Bangla Mirror
''The Bangla Mirror'' ( bn, বাংলা দর্পন) is a British English-language weekly newspaper marketed to British Bangladeshis. It is owned by the Bangla Mirror Group.
Content
The ''Bangla Mirror'' was launched in October 2002. It ...
Group have been publishing the British Bangladeshi Who's Who. The publication and event was the idea of Mohammed Abdul Karim and his son Shahadoth Karim who are the editor in chief and editor.
Past events
In October 2010, the third edition of British Bangladeshi Who's Who included profiles of 200 successful personalities. 400 guests attended the dinner.
In October 2011, the annual gala dinner launching the publication took place at Water Lily in East London.
In October 2012, the award ceremony and gala dinner was held at the Panorama Hall of
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace is a Grade II listed entertainment and sports venue in London, situated between Wood Green and Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Haringey. It is built on the site of Tottenham Wood and the later Tottenham Wood Farm. Origi ...
in North London.
In October 2013, the award ceremony and gala dinner was held again at the Panorama Hall of Alexandra Palace.
In November 2014, the publication, award ceremony and gala dinner was held for the third consecutive year in the Panorama Hall of Alexandra Palace.
In October 2015, a press conference was held at the
London Muslim Centre
The East London Mosque (ELM) is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets between Whitechapel and Aldgate East. Combined with the adjoining London Muslim Centre and Maryam Centre, it is one of the largest mosques in Europe accommodating m ...
, to announce the launch of the 2015 publication.
In November 2015, the publication and gala event was held at Meridian Grand in North London.
In November 2016, the publication and gala event was held at Meridian Grand in North London.
Outstanding Contribution Award
See also
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British Bangladeshi Power 100
''British Bangladeshi Power & Inspiration 100'' (previously known as ''British Bangladeshi Power 100'' and often abbreviated as ''BBPower100'') is an annual publication listing the 100 leading British Bangladeshi figures. It was established in 20 ...
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List of British Bangladeshis
This is a list of notable British Bangladeshis ( bn, উল্লেখযোগ্য বিলাতী বাংলাদেশীদের তালিকা). This includes Bangladeshi immigrants settled or residing in the United Kingdom a ...
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Who's Who
''Who's Who'' (or ''Who is Who'') is the title of a number of reference publications, generally containing concise biography, biographical information on the prominent people of a country. The title has been adopted as an expression meaning a gr ...
References
External links
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2008 edition2009 edition2010 edition
2011 edition2012 edition2013 edition2014 edition2015 edition2016 edition
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2008 establishments in the United Kingdom
2008 non-fiction books
English non-fiction books
English-language books
British biographical dictionaries
Top people lists
British awards
Lists of British people
Annual events in London
Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom