Munzer Ahmed Chowdhury
Originator & Publisher
Munzer Ahmed Chowdhury, a professional journalist and author, has worked in various media outlets for over 20 years. He founded the Campaign for Media Freedom (CMF) and is the senior vice president of the UK Bangla Press Club. Munzer has also contributed significantly to the Bangladeshi community and the UK.
Mile End Shock: British Bangladeshi Brother Killed by Brother
May 01, 2025
A devastating incident has unfolded in the Mile End ward of East London, where a 20-year-old British Bangladeshi man has tragically lost his life following a stabbing. According to local residents, the deceased and the individual currently in custody are brothers. The violent event has also left a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old girl requiring hospital treatment.
Tarique Rahman Shuns Crowds, Offers Friday Prayers in Secrecy
April 28, 2025
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has reportedly resorted to offering his Friday Juma prayers in secrecy at a distant mosque after being increasingly overwhelmed by a surge of visitors and selfie-seekers at his usual mosque in Kingston, London.
Unpacking UK's Diverse Linguistic Landscape - Bangla & Beyond
April 27, 2025
England and Wales are becoming increasingly multilingual, with the latest data from the 2021 Census by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in 2022, offering a fascinating snapshot of the languages spoken beyond English (or English and Welsh in Wales).
Daud Haider, First Exiled Poet of Independent Bangladesh, Passed Away
April 27, 2025
Daud Haider, the distinguished poet, writer, and columnist who held the unique distinction of being the first exiled poet of independent Bangladesh, has passed away. He breathed his last a short while ago in a care home in Berlin, having lived a solitary life without close relatives in his final years. (Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un - Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return). Swadhin Khosru, a London-based playwright and organizer, confirmed this news to Daily Dazzling Dawn. Swadhin Khosru could not provide any information regarding where his burial might take plac
"Rising Tide of Division: Reform UK's Ascendancy Sparks Fears for Minority Rights"
April 25, 2025
The political landscape of the United Kingdom is undergoing a seismic shift, with the rapid ascent of Reform UK casting a long shadow over the nation's commitment to inclusivity and equality.
Sheikh Hasina's Inner Circle Seek UK Haven
April 23, 2025
Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, Abu Sayeed Al Mahmud Swapon, and SM Mannan Kochi are in the UK. Nazmul Hasan Papon, the former all-powerful President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and a former minister, has applied for political asylum.
UK Care Jobs: A Trap for Migrants?
April 22, 2025
Dreams Turned Nightmare: Exploitation and Uncertainty Plague Newly Arrived Care Workers in UK
Apsana Begum Champions Trans Inclusion Amidst Court Ruling Debate
April 18, 2025
British Bangladeshi Labour MP Apsana Begum is demonstrating her unwavering commitment to equality and inclusion by emphasizing the need to support the transgender community following a recent landmark Supreme Court ruling. While the court clarified the definition of "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 as strictly biological, Begum has voiced her strong belief in ensuring dignity and safety for transgender individuals.
Hay Fever: Are British Bangladeshis More Affected as Nitrogen Levels Rise?
April 17, 2025
As spring paints the UK landscape, the annual surge of hay fever grips millions. While the overall prevalence is significant, affecting roughly one in four individuals, a pressing question lingers: does the British Bangladeshi community, along with other ethnic groups like British Pakistanis and British Indians, experience a different burden of this seasonal allergy? Adding to the concern, a recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health unveils a potential link between nitrogen-fertilised grasslands and a dramatic increase in pollen production and allergenic potency, a factor that could disproportionately impact susceptible populations.
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