After a long delay the remaining 9 kilometers of Rampasha to Lamakaji public road work has re-started. However local residents complained about irregularities during the renovation work.

The residents made their allegations on the spot of Rampasha to Lamakaji on 25^th March when the local MP Yahya Chowdhory visited. He talked to concerned locals, authorities and construction firms about the irregularities found in the renovation work.

While the remaining road works were delayed, it turns out during this period large pot holes have appeared in the existing completed part of the road. Even though in 2015 there was 3 kilometers of road works completed from Biswanath it appears the majority of the road remains uncompleted. This has led to many accidents on this road.

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On 24th March 2017 in memory of Late Noor Miah (son of Haji Asok Uddin) an electric cycle rickshaw was donated to Darus Salam Jamia Masjid, Tengra (Ali Para), Lala bazar, Bishwanath, Sylhet.

According to the Masjid Committee this cycle rickshaw could potentially generate an income of 4,600-5,600 taka per month for the masjid. This could pay for a permanent qualified Tajweed teacher to teach the local children and regular monthly payment towards the Imam’s wage. The remaining funds will cover any repair work and some money could be saved for future education projects.

The Masjid committee members (including their family) are working together to make this project a success for the children, youth and our local community. Source of this story is Darus Salam Jamia Masjid.

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Continuous rain, flash floods and water from mountain areas have resulted in over three thousand acres of cropped land to be covered by flood water. During the current season, different areas of the district have been affected with roads, houses and farmland all covered by water causing destruction and losses to many of the infrastructure, businesses and residential properties in Biswanath.

The largest source of rice, the farm lands of Chowl Dhonir Awar has been submerged in water causing damage to many rice crops. If the stagnant water does not recede quickly then there will be far more losses to the habitants and farmers of those areas affected by the flood water.

On the other hand, Basiya river filled with water, as a result there are fears that the re-excavation work may be disturbed.

Right now, at the market a bag of 50kg rice is being sold for between 2100 to 2700 taka. If the rice farming losses continue then the cost of rice at the market is expected to rise further. As a result, the poor and the middle-class people of Biswanath is most likely to be impacted by the rise in costs of rice and other staple food products.

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Biswanath 8UK an organisation dedicated to working for the habitants of Biswanath held a Committee meeting on Tuesday 4^th April 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton, United Kingdom.

This meeting was attended by S.I Khan, Azad Ali, Sundar Ali (Nozrul), Abdul Wadud (Shahil), A.S Md Monsur, Azad Khan, M.S Rahman, Monir Khan, Enus Ali, Toyobur Rahman.

The purpose of this meeting was to review progress of key Biswanath 8UK activities and nominate new committee members to fill vacant organisational posts.

Previously nominated committee members are Professor Forid Ahmed (Senior Council), Monir Khan (President), Azad Khan (Vice Chair), Mohammed Sajjadur Rahman (Vice Chair), S.I Khan (Secretary) and MD Nanu Ahmed (Treasurer).

Following update from the Secretary S.I. Khan on new membership and closing of founder membership the committee thanked everyone involved in getting new members.

The members nominated and voted in below named members to specific posts and the existing committee welcomed them into the organisation;

Senior Council
Dr M S Ali (Mamun)
MD Mostaque Koyes
Wahid Ali
Ridwan Ahmed

Vice Chairman
Abdul Wadud (Shahil)
Mafiz Khan
Sheik Tahir Ullah

Sports & Youth Networking
Azad Ali – Secretary
A.S Md Monsur – Assistant Secretary

Technology & IT Development
Sundar Ali (Nozrul) – Secretary

Organising
Kodor Uddin – Secretary
Enus Ali – Assistant Secretary

Education & Cultural
Monir Ali – Secretary

Membership
Salek Chowdhury – Secretary

The organisations members agreed to defer further vacant post nominations until a later meeting to be held on 22^nd May 2017.

The committee reviewed and discussed progress of the Biswanath 8UK book and thanked the editorial team for their hard work and dedication.

If you wish to join this organisation please download, complete and submit the application form along with your admission fee.

About Biswanath 8UK

Biswanath 8UK is an organisation based in the United Kingdom with interests and ancestral roots in Biswanath Upozilla of Sylhet District, Bangladesh.

Biswanath 8UK is governed by its own members agreed constitution and this prohibits participation or support of any political or religious organisation and their activities.

Aims & Objectives  

To unite all the habitants of Biswanath throughout the World, to work collectively to the development of its habitants, identify issues that relates to Biswanath, prioritise issues and find sustainable solutions that can be developed in a way that benefits the habitants of the Upojilla.

Learn from the history of Biswanath by highlighting the past achievements and focus on developing the skills and knowledge of the local habitants, improve computer literacy, establish local online e-commerce knowledge portal, provide vocational training, to allow habitants from Biswanath to communicate and trade throughout the World.

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Biswanath upozilla old market businessman and Lite Ace drivers from the Bazaar have been called to a meeting on Thursday afternoon to discuss and settle a dispute between the two parties. On Saturday afternoon around 12.30pm an initiative from local community members and the police have facilitated the talks between the Businessman and drivers.

During the meeting were present Police Station Officer in charge Monirul Islam, Biswanath Awami League President Alhaj Panki Khan, General Secretary Babul Akhter, Biswanath Headquarters Chairman Soyful Haque, Biswanath Old Market Traders Association, former President Arosh Ali, a prominent businessman Arosh Ali, young Social worker Altaf Hossain, General Secretary of the Chamber of commerce Zainal Abedinshoh, Various Lite Ace stand operatives people were present.

The two sides agreed to settle the dispute. As a result, it was agreed to hold a meeting on Thursday afternoon at 1.30pm at the Upozila Parishad. The Chairman of the Upozila Parishad Suhel Ahmed Chowdhury will preside over the meeting. All the representatives of the district, and both parties involved agreed to be present during this meeting. Source biswanathnews24.com

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A magnificent football match between Sahajalal Sporting Club (Donpur) and Dokshin Biswanath football team took place in Doshpaika bazar Biswanath recently.

The winning team was Sahajalal Sporting Club (Donpur) and the team players were (1)Joshim (2)Samad (3)Mumin (4)Kamrul (5)Suhed (6)Kamrul (7)Jahed (8)Shakil (9)Shapla

There were plenty of spectators and supporters cheering their team. It is good to see football matches are still at the heart of the community.

Congratulations to the winning team and admiration to the losing team for taking part and making this a magnificent game.

Image supplied by Joshim

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There was a stormy rally at Biswanath Lamkaji area on Wednesday 12^th April against PDB Power Development Boards partial feeder portioning process to Polly Power (from Lamkaji to Tuker Bazar).

At 10am on the Sylhet to Sunamganj highway PDB customers organised a human chain. Spontaneous participation of people from all walks of life, irrespective of protesters formed a human chain program for about 1 km along the highway. To read more of this story in Bengali visit Biswanath-news24.com

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On Tuesday 18^th April, there was a bull fight competition held between Harikalas and Senargaon villages of Biswanath. The fights were held between 10am and 4pm with 30 pairs of bulls.

In the special fight in the competition was Mamu-Bhagna, Dashpike, Black, Stone ripple, Aant, Syupur Sadurgaon, Shapla Par, Chitra Dhanpur, Sonamukhi Hasnaji, Cutting Master, Bishwanath, Pankiraj, Jalalabad, Red Lion, South Surma, Santraj and the Sunamganj bull won the event. The owners of the winning bulls each received a 14-inch color television.

The local people passionate about bull fights organised this event. The 30 pairs of bulls came from different upazilas of Sylhet division. The people of the whole Sylhet division came to see the bull fighting in the Biswanath upazila.

From 9am onwards people started coming in and by 12 noon thousands of people were at the huge fighting ground. It was noted that there was an interest in watching bulls fight amongst many younger children, more than the elderly. They come in the hands of the guardians to see the bull fight. Source biswanath-news24.com

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Biswanath 8UK an organisation dedicated to working for the habitants of Biswanath held a Committee meeting on Monday 22^nd May 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton, United Kingdom.

This meeting was attended by S.I Khan, Azad Ali, Sundar Ali (Nozrul), Azad Khan, M.S Rahman, Monir Khan, Enus Ali and Nanu Ahmed.

The purpose of this meeting was to review progress of key Biswanath 8UK activities and new project proposals. The committee discussed the inauguration meeting plans for September.

The organisations members agreed to defer further vacant post nominations until a later meeting to be held on 3^rd July 2017. 

The committee reviewed and discussed progress of the Biswanath 8UK book and thanked the editorial team for their hard work and dedication.

If you wish to join this organisation please download, complete and submit the application form along with your admission fee.

About Biswanath 8UK

Biswanath 8UK is an organisation based in the United Kingdom with interests and ancestral roots in Biswanath Upozilla of Sylhet District, Bangladesh.

Biswanath 8UK is governed by its own members agreed constitution and this prohibits participation or support of any political or religious organisation and their activities.

Aims & Objectives  

To unite all the habitants of Biswanath throughout the World, to work collectively to the development of its habitants, identify issues that relates to Biswanath, prioritise issues and find sustainable solutions that can be developed in a way that benefits the habitants of the Upojilla.

Learn from the history of Biswanath by highlighting the past achievements and focus on developing the skills and knowledge of the local habitants, improve computer literacy, establish local online e-commerce knowledge portal, provide vocational training, to allow habitants from Biswanath to communicate and trade throughout the World.

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Police have arrested Masuk Mia from Janaya Village who is the Vice president of the Sylhet microbus workers sub-committee. On Friday 2^nd of June, police arrested Masuk Mia in a case filed against Khalil Ahmad in the village.

On the other hand, activists of the Biswanath Upazila Transport Workers Unity Alliance organized a procession rally in the Upazila Sadar at 10:30 pm and protested against arrest of worker leader Masuk Miah.

The meeting was organised by the President of Sylhet microbus workers sub-committee. Awami League general secretary Fazr Ali Member, organizing secretary Taymus Ali, co-organizing secretary Ayub Ali, general secretary of Upazila Transport Workers Unity Alliance all spoke at this event.

To read more of this story in Bengali visit biswanathnews24.com

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Incumbent MP Rushanara Ali originally from Biswanath won 42,969 of the votes in Bethnal Green and Bow, and holds her seat in the UK Parliament.

The buoyant mood at ExCeL London, where counting agents and party members waited in tense anticipation throughout the night, reflected the mood among Labour voters across the country.

Ms Ali said she was “delighted” to have been elected as she addressed crowds in the Royal Victoria Dock exhibition hall. She thanked her opposition candidates who ran “honourable” campaigns “free of smears”.

“This victory is an expression of hope over fear,” she added. “It’s also an expression of solidarity over division and intolerance.” Turnout was high with nearly 6pc increase for Bethnal Green and Bow, to 69.84pc.

Rushanara Ali is a UK politician, who has been a Member of Parliament for Bethnal Green and Bow since 2010. She was born in Biswanath Upazilla, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

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On Monday 12^th June Biswanath 8UK distributed 72,000 taka to disabled people of Amtoil Village of Biswanath Upazilla. Cash money was handed out to people with disabilities from the Amtoil Government Primary school location.

Locally the event was organised on behalf of Biswanath 8UK by Nurul Islam, Azmal Khan and supported by Kawsar Khan, UP Chairman Advocate Mohammad Alamgir spoke on this occasion as the chief guest. Social worker Emdadul Haque, UP member Abul Khayer, Biyan Sarkar of Biswanath Police Station spoke at this occasion.

Former UP member Shahidul Islam Komla, Faizul Islam and Dudu Mia were also present. During this occasion 72 disabled people of Amtoil Village were given cash money of 1,000 taka each.

The event was coordinated from the UK by Biswanath 8UK Vice Chair Azad Khan, supported by Secretary S.I. Khan, Senior Council member Habibur Rahman, Chair Monir Khan, Rumi Khan and Shebecca Khan.

About Biswanath 8UK

Biswanath 8UK is an organisation based in the United Kingdom with interests and ancestral roots in Biswanath Upozilla of Sylhet District, Bangladesh.

Biswanath 8UK is governed by its own members agreed constitution and this prohibits participation or support of any political or religious organisation and their activities.

Aims & Objectives  

To unite all the habitants of Biswanath throughout the World, to work collectively to the development of its habitants, identify issues that relates to Biswanath, prioritise issues and find sustainable solutions that can be developed in a way that benefits the habitants of the Upojilla.

Learn from the history of Biswanath by highlighting the past achievements and focus on developing the skills and knowledge of the local habitants, improve computer literacy, establish local online e-commerce knowledge portal, provide vocational training, to allow habitants from Biswanath to communicate and trade throughout the World.

If you wish to join this organisation please download, complete and submit the application form along with your admission fee.

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Biswanath 8UK an organisation dedicated to working for the habitants of Biswanath held a Committee meeting on Monday 3^rd July 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton, United Kingdom.

This meeting was attended by Alhaz Anwar Hussain, S.I Khan, Monir Khan, Azad Ali, Sundar Ali (Nozrul), A.S Md Monsur, Nanu Ahmed, Azad Khan, Salek Chowdhury and Enus Ali.

The purpose of this meeting was to review progress of key Biswanath 8UK activities and discuss and plan the Inauguration meeting.

The Treasurer Nanu Ahmed provided update on current financial status followed by the Secretary S.I. Khan providing update on new membership.

The committee reviewed and discussed progress of the Biswanath 8UK book and thanked the editorial team.

New project proposals were presented by S.I Khan and Sundar Ali (Nozrul) and details of these will be shared with the members at the Inauguration meeting.

The Committee thanked Azad Khan for co-ordinating the Amtoil Project to help disabled people in the village of Amtoil. The project helped 72 disabled people by distributing 1000 taka to each person in need.

Alhaz Anwar Hussain provided a cheque for £750 towards one of the organisations first project to help improve education of children in Biswanath and the details of this project will be shared with all members during the Inauguration meeting.

The next committee meeting is planned for Monday 14^th August 7.30-pm at Crescent Hall, Luton.

The committee agreed on a date for the Inauguration meeting to be held on Sunday 1^st October in Luton. All members will be sent invitation with details of the meeting.

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Biswanath 8UK Free coaching classes pilot scheme launched in three primary schools within Biswanath upozilla.

The pilot scheme was started at Biswanath Primary School with 95 children,  Gorgow Primary School with 30 children and Dulotpur Primary School.

The pilot scheme will run for two months and will offer all primary school boys and girls extra coaching classes using qualified primary school teachers.

The launch event was attended by Biswanath Education Officer Mohi Uddin, Head Teacher of Biswanath Primary School MD Kobir Uddin and was organised by Nurul Islam.

Biswanath 8UK Executive Committee would like to thank everyone involved and a special thank you to Nurul Islam for coordinating and managing events locally in Bangladesh.

Biswanath 8UK would like to use the pilot scheme to develop and rollout this coaching scheme across all primary schools in Biswanath.

Furthermore anyone wanting to contribute and support this cause can contact the Biswanath 8UK Committee or email editor@biswanath-news.com.

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Biswanath 8UK Free coaching class at Gorgow Primary School was supported by Biswanath Upozilla Women’s Vice Chairperson Sopna Sahin and Sahin Miah.

Also present was Gorgow Government Primary School managing committee representatives, Liton Miah Choudhory, Liakoth Ali, Shiraj Miah and the Headmistress of Gorgow Primary School Ummeh Kulsum, Rumi Begum, Hasna Begum, Sumitra Rani Dow, Shoabagmoi Dash, Shurna Talokder and coaching class teacher Asma Begum. Everyone attending including the children were pleased with the Free extra coaching classes made available by Biswanath 8UK.

These classes will help all children with their primary school exam preparations. The Women’s Vice Chair Person requested Biswanath 8UK to consider extending this extra coaching classes to all Biswanath Primary Schools as she believes this will help many poor children in Biswanath.

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Biswanath 8UK an organisation dedicated to working for the habitants of Biswanath held a Committee meeting on Tuesday 15th August 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton, United Kingdom.

This meeting was attended by S.I Khan, Monir Khan, Azad Ali, Sundar Ali (Nozrul), Nanu Ahmed, Azad Khan, Kodor Uddin and Goyas Miah.

The Executive Committee members reviewed progress of key Biswanath 8UK activities and agreed to hold the Inauguration meeting date on Sunday 8th October 2017.

The Secretary S.I Khan discussed new activities and plans for the inauguration date followed by the Treasurer Nanu Ahmed providing update on current financial status.

The EC committee encouraged Azad Ali, Kodor Uddin, Goyas Miah, Sundar Ali and Azad Khan to setup a sub committee to make preparations for the Inauguration meeting.

No date was fixed for the next committee meeting though regular sub committee meetings will be arranged as and when required.

All members will soon receive invitation cards to attend the Inauguration meeting where there will be food and entertainments.

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Noshimpur Sajjadur Rahman Primary School Principal discussed with parents of students about the extra coaching classes offered by Biswanath 8UK.

The main point of the discussion was to make the students of the school aware of the extra coaching classes and how it could benefit their education.

The meeting was attended by Biswanath 8UK Vice Chairman Sajjadur Rahman, Headmaster of the school and Assistant Teachers, Acting President of the School Committee Kamrul Islam Sahib, Bishwanath 8UK local administrator Nurul Islam and students and their parents.

In this discussion Kamrul Islam said that if you bring your son’s and daughters to these coaching classes it will benefit their education and the school and by working in collaboration with Biswanath 8UK we can make this a success.

The Schools chief guest Mr Sajjadur Rahman said that he would like to see all children regularly attending these coaching classes so that it brings good result for our school. Good result achieved in our school will improve the children’s education along with the reputation of our area. Children achieving good results will give their credit to Biswanath 8UK.

This was a public service organized by the people of the 8 Union of Biswanath, a social service based in the UK. Our objective is to make social work in the area of Biswanath.

To date the students of four primary schools of Biswanath upozila have been provided with extra coaching classes and these are;

1. Biswanath Modem Government Primary School
2. Gor Gow Government Primary School
3. Daulatpur Government Primary School
4. Noshimpur Sajjadur Rahman Government Primary School

Speaking at the meeting, Nurul Islam, who is in charge of extra coaching in Bangladesh said that Biswanath 8UK is responsible for helping 71 disabled people of Amtoil village in their first social project and these extra coaching classes are part of their second project which is planned to be rolled out across Biswanath upozilla.

Biswanath 8UK are piloting their FREE extra coaching classes across four primary Schools in Biswanath and aim to offer these services across all primary schools in Biswanath. The organization would like to encourage schools and donors to come forward and offer their support to roll out this programme and make it a success.

This report was produced by Nurul Islam from Gor Gow in Biswanath.

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A group of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Sylhet detained drug dealer Rahmat Ali (Age 32) from Biswanath.

On Saturday night he was arrested near Bypass Road in front of Saheedur Rahman Market. He is the son of Mahmud Ali of Harikalas (Bidaysul Panir) from the Upazila.

The RAB seized drugs with street value of 611 thousand 500 taka.

To read more of this story in Bengali visit biswanathtoday24.com

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Biswanath 8UK an organisation dedicated to working for the habitants of Biswanath held a Committee meeting on Tuesday 3^rd October 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton, United Kingdom.

This meeting was attended by Monir Khan, S.I Khan, Sundar Ali (Nozrul), Azad Ali, Goyas Miah, Azad Khan, Enus Ali, Nanu Ahmed, Abu Monsur and Salek Chowdhury.

The purpose of this meeting was to make final preparations for the Biswanath 8UK Inauguration Ceremony on Sunday 8^th October 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton (12.30pm).

Meeting Agenda:

• Biswanath 8UK Book
• Discuss Rohingya appeal & goody bags
• Venue setup and co-ordination
• Food and refreshments
• Guest & Member Invitations
• Event Schedule
• Quiz and Entertainment
• AOB

Biswanath 8UK Book
The book has been completed on time and now submitted for printing. All the committee members reviewed a final draft copy and thanked the Lead Editor Sundar Ali (Nozrul) for he’s hard-work and S.I Khan and others for their support.

Rohingya Appeal & goody bags
S.I Khan updated the committee members on the progress of the T-Shirt printing. We all agreed to purchase a T-Shirt each and sell the rest during the event and commit 20% towards the Rohingya appeal. Furthermore, all committee members were requested to wear a T-Shirt during the event.

There is also a goody bag which would include a mug and other goodies for all guest to take home.

Venue Setup
Azad Ali showed the committee the venue floor plan and agreed with the committee on the seating arrangements and other equipment setup.

The committee nominated Goyas Miah, Abu Monsur and Enus Ali to meet, greet and register guests and look after VIP guests and their seating arrangements.

Food and Refreshments
Azad Ali discussed what food has been agreed and how it will be presented to guests. All committee members were satisfied with the food menu and planning.

Guest & Member Invitations
SI Khan confirmed that guest invitations have been sent out to non-members and VIP guests. All members are encouraged to make every effort to attend and support this event. Furthermore, SI Khan and Azad Khan agreed to call members directly and request their attendance.

Event Schedule
Azad Ali went through the previously agreed event schedule and made final adjustments to the days event. All the committee members were satisfied with the arrangements.

Quiz and Entertainments
Full details of the quiz questionnaire was discussed by Azad Khan and the committee nominated Azad Khan, Abu Monsur and Enus Ali to manage this activity during the event.

Azad Ali discussed the entertainments arrangements and what is planned for the event. The committee members were satisfied with the event arrangements.

AOB
Few other activities for the event was discussed under AOB items. This included ideas on how to raise more funds and gain support for all our projects.

If you wish to join this organisation please download, complete and submit the application form along with your admission fee.

About Biswanath 8UK

Biswanath 8UK is an organisation based in the United Kingdom with interests and ancestral roots in Biswanath Upazila of Sylhet District, Bangladesh.

Biswanath 8UK is governed by its own members agreed constitution and this prohibits participation or support of any political or religious organisation and their activities.

Aims & Objectives  

To unite all the habitants of Biswanath throughout the World, to work collectively to the development of its habitants, identify issues that relates to Biswanath, prioritise issues and find sustainable solutions that can be developed in a way that benefits the habitants of the Upajila.

Learn from the history of Biswanath by highlighting the past achievements and focus on developing the skills and knowledge of the local habitants, improve computer literacy, establish local online e-commerce knowledge portal, provide vocational training, to allow habitants from Biswanath to communicate and trade throughout the World.

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Biswanath 8UK an organisation dedicated to working for the habitants of Biswanath held its Inauguration meeting on Sunday 8^th October 2017 at Crescent Hall, Luton, United Kingdom.

This meeting was attended by our Chief Guests Chief Inspector Hob Hoque, Immigration Judge Belayeth Hussain, Police Officer Najmul Islam Khan, Senior Council Chair Professor Forid Ahmed, Senior Council member Dr M S Ali, Senior Council member Ridwan Ahmed, Executive Committee Chair Monir Khan, Vice Chair Sajjadur Rahman, Vice Chair Azad Khan, Vice Chair Abdul Majid, Secretary S.I. Khan, Treasurer MD Nanu Miah, Technology & IT Development Secretary Sundar Ali (Nozrul), Sports & Youth Secretary Azad Ali, Membership Secretary Salek Chowdhory, Fund Raising Secretary Habibur Rahman, Assistant Sports & Youth Secretary MD Abu Monsur, Assistant Organising Secretary Enus Ali, Founder Members, General Members and their guests and families.

The purpose of this meeting was to highlight the aims, objectives and achievements of Biswanath 8UK and Inaugurate the executive committee members and senior council members of the organisation.

Chairman Monir Khan
Chairman Monir Khan welcomed everyone to the event and provided and overview of the organisations aims and objectives and some of the projects planned.

Secretary SI Khan
Secretary SI Khan talked about the Midwifery project and encouraged everyone to support this initiative to help pregnant mothers and babies. This project plans to train midwifes to support pregnant mothers by providing advice and support.

Technology & IT Secretary Sundar Ali (Nozrul)
Technology & IT Secretary Sundar Ali (Nozrul) presented the organisations plan to setup a business innovation centre in Biswanath. He explained the need for such centre as there are many educated and skilled young people in Biswanath with not enough opportunities.

Vice Chair Azad Khan
Vice Chair Azad Khan talked about the Amtoil Project helping 72 disabled people in Biswanath. He also talked about the extra coaching classes pilot in four primary schools in Biswanath already started and our plans to expand to over 130 primary schools in the Upazila.

Treasure MD Nanu Miah
Treasurer MD Nanu Miah encouraged everyone at the event to support all the projects by donating as much money as they can and also to promote these projects to others. He stated that these projects can only be delivered if the community provided their full support.

Senior Council Member DR MS Ali
Dr MS Ali talked about the £1 Hospital and what they have achieved to date. He encouraged everyone to support this good cause by signing up for the £1 direct debit monthly payment. He also thanked Biswanath 8UK and its committee members for their dedication and project work. Dr MS Ali was presented with an award for outstanding achievements.

Immigration Judge Belayeth Hussain
Belayeth Hussain is a humble man and said he is first a solicitor and then an immigration judge.

He praised Biswanath 8UK for its achievements and thanked all the committee members supporting the event. Belayeth Hussain was presented an award for outstanding achievements.

Police Officer Najmul Islam Khan
Police Officer Najmul Islam Khan thanked the Biswanath 8UK committee members for inviting him to this event.

Najmul Islam Khan was presented an award for outstanding achievements.

Senior Council Chair Professor Forid Ahmed
Senior Council Chair Professor Forid Ahmed wanted to encourage everyone to support the extra coaching class project. He said education is key to the success and achievements of the next generation in Biswanath.

Senior Council member Ridwan Ahmed
Senior Council member Ridwan Ahmed congratulated the committee members for organising this event. Ridwan Ahmed was presented an award for outstanding achievements.

Vice Chair Sajjadur Rahman
Vice Chair Sajjadur Rahman thanked the committee for organising this event and encouraged everyone to support the £1 Hospital which he thought was a really good cause. Sajjadur Rahman was presented an award for outstanding achievements.

Chief Inspector Hob Hoque
Chief Inspector Hob talked about community policing and what they are doing to help the community. He encouraged young people in the room to consider joining the police service and help the community.

Chief Inspector Hob Hoque thanked the committee members for inviting him to this event and for their hard work in supporting their community.

The Chief Inspector was presented an award for outstanding achievements.

Biswanath 8UK Book
Final printed Biswanath book was placed on each table for all, members and guests to read
and take home. All members are encouraged to distribute the book and encourage others
to become members.

Rohingya Appeal & goody bags
We managed to sell over 25 T-Shirts at £15 each and distributed goody bags with mugs, booklet, pen and other materials. All profits from the T-Shirt sale would go towards the Rohingya appeal.

Quiz and Entertainments
Many children entered a quiz competition and the winners came up on stage and was handed over awards.

If you wish to join this organisation please download, complete and submit the application form along with your admission fee.

About Biswanath 8UK

Biswanath 8UK is an organisation based in the United Kingdom with interests and ancestral roots in Biswanath Upazila of Sylhet District, Bangladesh.

Biswanath 8UK is governed by its own members agreed constitution and this prohibits participation or support of any political or religious organisation and their activities.

Aims & Objectives  

To unite all the habitants of Biswanath throughout the World, to work collectively to the development of its habitants, identify issues that relates to Biswanath, prioritise issues and find sustainable solutions that can be developed in a way that benefits the habitants of the Upazila.

Learn from the history of Biswanath by highlighting the past achievements and focus on developing the skills and knowledge of the local habitants, improve computer literacy, establish local online e-commerce knowledge portal, provide vocational training, to allow habitants from Biswanath to communicate and trade throughout the World.

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