BritBangla's continual aim is to raise the Bengali profile, highlight up and coming talents and inspirational BritBengalis. BritBangla is a platform that has been promoting talents and some of the movers and shakers in the community. Profiles of some successful British Bengali achievement stories are on the website.

BritBangla Members hitting the headlines...
Runi Khan produced Bonbibi, an innovative retelling of an ancient Bengali folktale that celebrated 40 years of Bangladesh at Asia House, and raised awareness of what the country may face due to the effects of the climate change. Ruhul Abdin recently launched his new project 'Paraa' to support Bangladeshi community. Saif Osmani had a successful 'Gandhi in Noakhali' exhibition and joined by Shaheen Choudhury Westcombe MBE who talked about her father's archive.

BritBangla Social Event: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Join us for our Summer Networking! Enjoy a great evening, network with like-minded professional members, have a good time over food and karaoke!
To come along, see info/bookings or contact Samiul Kamal-Uddin at Email: britbangla@britbangla.net

BB Update

>> Over the last eight months, BritBangla Executive Team Member Samiul Kamal-Uddin has been participating in an Urban design Mentoring project with Brampton Manor School in Newham which resulted in the team winning the 'Best team' award and Samiul winning the 'Most engaging Architect' award amongst 200 entries run by Open City, a charity that champions well designed places.

>> A number BritBangla members featured in our one minute interviews and there's more to come. If you're interested then drop us a line!

>> BritBangla's Charity Curry Night at Bengal Lancer was attended by Deputy Mayor of Camden Abdul Quadir. See the photos from the event. We successfully raised £590 for our sponsored child via Plan International. 'Amina' lives in Jaganathpur, Bangladesh and will now be supported for another 3 years. Her birthday is coming up this month so she'll receive a a little gift from us. Thanks to all those who gave donations and attended the fundraising evening. If you had forgotten and want to donate then welcome to do so, see our Just Giving page.

>> Following on from last year's International Women's Day sponsored by Bangladesh British Chamber of Commerce, on 8th March we had our second event in association with Diaspora Volunteer Association celebrating the 100th Anniversary. Thanks to all those BritBangla members who helped out.
Over 120 people attended the evening that was hosted by Aysha Iqbal, BBC journalist and with high profile speakers. Photos & press release from the event.

>> Taryn Khanam, BritBangla is now a committee member of the John Adams Society following her participation on the prestigious exchange programme, International Visitors Leadership Programme. She was invited to a tea reception hosted by the US Ambassador's wife Mrs Majorie Sussman at their residence, Winfield House. You can see a video clip of the event.

Your Good News Stories - Interested to hear from you!
Do you have anything newsworthy to share with our network? i.e. you recently won or nominated for an award in your professional, business or community work, launched a book, released a music single or or any other achievements? Then lets hear about it! We may feature you on our website and share with our network by providing a platform for news to be picked up by mainstream media. Email: britbangla@britbangla.net

What's On
Check out our webpage to hear the latests goings on. BritBangla Members can submit their events Email: britbangla@britbangla.net.
>> The London Indian Film Festival & The Satyajit Ray Foundation: Prestigious Annual Short Film Competition
>> A Season of Bangla Drama 2011: Call for Expressions of Interest
>> Anandodhara - Rabrindranath Tagore's 150th Anniversary: 16 July 2011
>> Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World @ British Musuem: until 17 July 2011

PR Team - BritBangla
Are you gunning to be the next Asian entrepreneur to come face to face with Sir Alan Sugar? Do you wish to fulfil your dream of becoming a rising star on Britain's asian music scene? Have you written a novel that could become the next bestseller? If you think you fit the bill of an asian rising star in whatever field, contact the new PR team at Britbangla now to talk about your prospects and see how we can help get your face and more importantly your talent, known in the fiercely competitive asian and British media. Email: pr@britbangla.net

Want to join the BritBangla Team?
So many ways you can get involved so be part of it as BritBangla is about the members - YOU!! Get involved in any aspect of BritBangla's work (attend high-profile events, represent BB on TV, charity, organise events, on-line magazine, write articles and interview members etc) and gain some new skills and a great way to make new contacts/colleagues.

The BritBangla Team look forward to hearing from you and will see you at the next event!

Best Wishes

The BritBangla Team
W: www.britbangla.net
E: britbangla@britbangla.net

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