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* [[Sabirul Islam]] – Author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He has written three self-help books and developed a board game. Since 2011, he has spoken at over 700 events worldwide as part of his Inspire1Million campaign.<ref name="takingonthegiant">{{cite news |last=Besliu|first=Raluca|url=http://www.takingonthegiant.com/2013/04/09/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-people-to-become-entrepreneurs/|title=Sabirul Islam motivates young people to become entrepreneurs|work= |location= |publisher=''Taking On The Giant''|date=9 April 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="under35ceo">{{cite news |last= |first=Yinkabrand|url=http://www.under35ceo.co/2012/09/21/how-sabirul-islam-is-changing-lives-globally-at-age-22/|title=How Sabirul Islam Is Changing Lives Globally At Age 22|work= |location= |publisher=''Under35CEO''|date=21 September 2012|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sabirul Islam]] – Author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He has written three self-help books and developed a board game. Since 2011, he has spoken at over 700 events worldwide as part of his Inspire1Million campaign.<ref name="takingonthegiant">{{cite news |last=Besliu|first=Raluca|url=http://www.takingonthegiant.com/2013/04/09/sabirul-islam-motivates-young-people-to-become-entrepreneurs/|title=Sabirul Islam motivates young people to become entrepreneurs|work= |location= |publisher=''Taking On The Giant''|date=9 April 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="under35ceo">{{cite news |last= |first=Yinkabrand|url=http://www.under35ceo.co/2012/09/21/how-sabirul-islam-is-changing-lives-globally-at-age-22/|title=How Sabirul Islam Is Changing Lives Globally At Age 22|work= |location= |publisher=''Under35CEO''|date=21 September 2012|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shelim Hussain]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Entrepreneur, and founder, Chairman and Managing Director of [[Euro Foods (UK)]].<ref name="redhotcurry">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.redhotcurry.com/food_and_drink/other/shelim_hussain.htm|title=Food Entrepreneur Wins AOC Gold Award|work= |location= |publisher=''Redhotcurry.com''|date=5 June 2005|accessdate=6 January 2008}}</ref>
* [[Shelim Hussain]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Entrepreneur, and founder, Chairman and Managing Director of [[Euro Foods (UK)]].<ref name="redhotcurry">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.redhotcurry.com/food_and_drink/other/shelim_hussain.htm|title=Food Entrepreneur Wins AOC Gold Award|work= |location= |publisher=''Redhotcurry.com''|date=5 June 2005|accessdate=6 January 2008}}</ref>
* [[Siraj Ali]] – Restaurateur and philanthropist.<ref name="echo">{{cite news |last=McNally|first=Alex|url=http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/4315631.Restaurant_boss_Siraj_praised_for_community_dedication/|title=Restaurant boss Siraj praised for community dedication |work= |location=Essex|publisher=''Echo''|date=25 April 2009|accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he was awarded the British Bangladeshi Who's Who "Outstanding Contribution Award" for his long standing contribution to the hospitality and catering industry.<ref name="manchestereveningnewssiraj">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/bangladeshi-restaurant-entrepreneur-honoured-873613|title=Bangladeshi restaurant entrepreneur honoured|work= location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=19 October 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Siraj Ali]] – Restaurateur and philanthropist.<ref name="echo">{{cite news |last=McNally|first=Alex|url=http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/4315631.Restaurant_boss_Siraj_praised_for_community_dedication/|title=Restaurant boss Siraj praised for community dedication |work= |location=Essex|publisher=''Echo''|date=25 April 2009|accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he was awarded the British Bangladeshi Who's Who "Outstanding Contribution Award" for his long standing contribution to the hospitality and catering industry.<ref name="manchestereveningnewssiraj">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/bangladeshi-restaurant-entrepreneur-honoured-873613|title=Bangladeshi restaurant entrepreneur honoured|work= |location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=19 October 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Sultan Choudhury]] – Banker, chartered accountant and Managing Director of [[Al Rayan Bank]] (formerly Islamic Bank of Britain).<ref name="newhorizon">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newhorizon-islamicbanking.com/index.cfm?section=features&action=view&id=11412|title=An Interview with Sultan Choudhury, Islamic Bank of Britain|work= |location= |publisher=''New Horizon''|date=19 May 2012|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Sultan Choudhury]] – Banker, chartered accountant and Managing Director of [[Al Rayan Bank]] (formerly Islamic Bank of Britain).<ref name="newhorizon">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newhorizon-islamicbanking.com/index.cfm?section=features&action=view&id=11412|title=An Interview with Sultan Choudhury, Islamic Bank of Britain|work= |location= |publisher=''New Horizon''|date=19 May 2012|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Syed Ahmed]] – Entrepreneur, businessman and television personality. He is best known for being a candidate on [[The Apprentice (UK series two)|series two]] of BBC reality television programme ''The Apprentice'' in 2006.<ref name="newagebdahmed">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newagebd.com/2008/oct/10/oct10/xtra_inner4.html|title=British Bangladeshis who have made a mark|work= |location= |publisher=''New Age Xtra''|date=10–16 October 2008|accessdate= }}</ref>
* [[Syed Ahmed]] – Entrepreneur, businessman and television personality. He is best known for being a candidate on [[The Apprentice (UK series two)|series two]] of BBC reality television programme ''The Apprentice'' in 2006.<ref name="newagebdahmed">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newagebd.com/2008/oct/10/oct10/xtra_inner4.html|title=British Bangladeshis who have made a mark|work= |location= |publisher=''New Age Xtra''|date=10–16 October 2008|accessdate= }}</ref>
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==Broadcast media==
==Broadcast media==
{{See also|Bangla TV|BBC Janala|Betar Bangla|Channel S}}
{{See also|Bangla TV|BBC Janala|Betar Bangla|Channel S}}
[[File:Konniehuq.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Former ''Blue Peter'' presenter, [[Konnie Huq]]]]
* [[Ajmal Masroor]] – Television presenter, politician and [[Imam khatib (Sunni Islam)|Imam]].<ref name="guardianajmal">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2004/nov/30/islamandbritain22|title=Ajmal Masroor|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]'' |date=30 November 2004|accessdate=30 January 2009}}</ref> He was the [[Liberal Democrats]] [[Prospective parliamentary candidate|Parliamentary candidate]] for [[Bethnal Green and Bow (UK Parliament constituency)|Bethnal Green and Bow constituency]] in the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 General Election]].<ref name="ajmallibdem">{{cite web |url=http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/en/article/2008/097184/ajmal-masroor-selected-as-ppc-for-bethnal-green-and-bow-parliamentary-constituency|title=Ajmal Masroor selected as PPC for Bethnal Green and Bow parliamentary constituency|publisher=Liberal Democrats (Tower Hamlets)|date=26 September 2008|accessdate=30 January 2009}}</ref> He is a television presenter on political and Islamic programmes on [[Islam Channel]] and Channel S.<ref name="guardianajmal2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/ajmalmasroor|title=Ajmal Masroor|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=17 March 2008|accessdate=25 December 2008}}</ref>
* [[Ajmal Masroor]] – Television presenter, politician and [[Imam khatib (Sunni Islam)|Imam]].<ref name="guardianajmal">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2004/nov/30/islamandbritain22|title=Ajmal Masroor|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]'' |date=30 November 2004|accessdate=30 January 2009}}</ref> He was the [[Liberal Democrats]] [[Prospective parliamentary candidate|Parliamentary candidate]] for [[Bethnal Green and Bow (UK Parliament constituency)|Bethnal Green and Bow constituency]] in the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 general election]].<ref name="ajmallibdem">{{cite web |url=http://tower-hamlets-libdems.org.uk/en/article/2008/097184/ajmal-masroor-selected-as-ppc-for-bethnal-green-and-bow-parliamentary-constituency|title=Ajmal Masroor selected as PPC for Bethnal Green and Bow parliamentary constituency|publisher=Liberal Democrats (Tower Hamlets)|date=26 September 2008|accessdate=30 January 2009}}</ref> He is a television presenter on political and Islamic programmes on [[Islam Channel]] and [[Channel S]].<ref name="guardianajmal2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/ajmalmasroor|title=Ajmal Masroor|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=17 March 2008|accessdate=25 December 2008}}</ref>
* [[Ali Shahalom]] – Comedian who hosts his own [[YouTube]] channel called Aliofficial1 with comedy sketches.<ref name="asianexpress">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianexpress.co.uk/2013/11/youtube-celebrity-brothers/|title=Youtube celebrity brothers|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Express''|date=1 November 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> Since May 2014, he has hosted ''The Variety Show'' on Channel S.
* [[Ali Shahalom]] – Comedian who hosts his own [[YouTube]] channel called Aliofficial1 with comedy sketches.<ref name="asianexpress">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianexpress.co.uk/2013/11/youtube-celebrity-brothers/|title=Youtube celebrity brothers|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Express''|date=1 November 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> Since 2014, he has hosted ''The Variety Show'' on Channel S.
* [[Fazle Lohani]] – Journalist, writer, television presenter and filmmaker. He was best known as the presenter of variety television programme ''[[Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren]]''.<ref name="daily-sun">{{cite news |last=Shamim|first=Mirzan|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=01-11-2012&type=Fazle-Lohani---the-forerunner-of-quality-TV-programme&pub_no=306&cat_id=3&menu_id=7&news_type_id=1&index=1|title=Fazle Lohani - the forerunner of quality TV programme|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[Daily Sun (Bangladesh)|Daily Sun]]''|date=15 September 2011|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Fazle Lohani]] – Journalist, writer, television presenter and filmmaker. He was best known as the presenter of variety television programme ''[[Jodi Kichhu Mone Na Koren]]''.<ref name="daily-sun">{{cite news |last=Shamim|first=Mirzan|url=http://www.daily-sun.com/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=01-11-2012&type=Fazle-Lohani---the-forerunner-of-quality-TV-programme&pub_no=306&cat_id=3&menu_id=7&news_type_id=1&index=1|title=Fazle Lohani - the forerunner of quality TV programme|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[Daily Sun (Bangladesh)|Daily Sun]]''|date=15 September 2011|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Hasina Momtaz]] – News presenter for [[Channel i]] Europe and previously for [[NTV (Bangladesh)|NTV]] Europe, and former press officer for the [[Mayor of London]] between 2003 and 2011.<ref name="bbcwe">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbcwe.com/members/hasina-momtaz/|title=Hasina Momtaz|publisher=British Bangladesh Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs|date= |accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Hasina Momtaz]] – News presenter for [[Channel i]] Europe and previously for [[NTV (Bangladesh)|NTV]] Europe, and former press officer for the [[Mayor of London]] between 2003 and 2011.<ref name="bbcwe">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbcwe.com/members/hasina-momtaz/|title=Hasina Momtaz|publisher=British Bangladesh Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs|date= |accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Konnie Huq|Kanak "Konnie" Huq]] – Television presenter best known for being the longest-serving female ''[[Blue Peter]]'' presenter.<ref name="guardianhuq">{{cite news |last=Saner|first= Emine|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/dec/07/bbc.television1|title='It's lucky that I'm a good girl'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=7 December 2007|accessdate=30 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="independenthuq">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/my-secret-life-konnie-huq-tv-presenter-age-32-864535.html|title=My Secret Life: Konnie Huq, TV Presenter, age 32|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=12 July 2008|accessdate=17 August 2008}}</ref>
* [[Lisa Aziz]] – News presenter and journalist, best known as the co-presenter of the Bristol-based [[ITV West Country]] nightly weekday news programme ''[[The West Tonight]]'',<ref name="tvnewsroom">{{cite web |url=http://tvnewsroom.co.uk/tag/lisa-aziz/|title=Lisa Aziz joins ITV West|publisher=TV Newsroom|date=6 June 2005|accessdate=10 July 2009}}</ref> and as one of the first Asian presenters to be seen on television.<ref name="thisisgloucestershire">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucestershireheadlines/ITV-presenter-Lisa-Aziz-suspended/article-1156695-detail/article.html|title=ITV presenter Lisa Aziz suspended|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Evening Standard]]''|date=10 July 2009|accessdate=12 July 2009}}</ref> In 2004, she won the [[Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy]]'s Best Television News Journalist Award.<ref name="asiansinmedia">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/events/434|title=EMMA awards honours media personalities in glitzy ceremony|work= | location= |publisher=''AIM Magazine''|date=25 May 2004|accessdate=4 July 2009}}</ref><ref name="indiantelevision">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/may/may207.htm|title=Nagra 'bends it' at UK's Emma awards in TV category|work= |location= |publisher=''IndianTelevision.com''|date=26 May 2004|accessdate=4 July 2009}}</ref>
* [[Lisa Aziz]] – News presenter and journalist, best known as the co-presenter of the Bristol-based [[ITV West Country]] nightly weekday news programme ''[[The West Tonight]]'',<ref name="tvnewsroom">{{cite web |url=http://tvnewsroom.co.uk/tag/lisa-aziz/|title=Lisa Aziz joins ITV West|publisher=TV Newsroom|date=6 June 2005|accessdate=10 July 2009}}</ref> and as one of the first Asian presenters to be seen on television.<ref name="thisisgloucestershire">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/gloucestershireheadlines/ITV-presenter-Lisa-Aziz-suspended/article-1156695-detail/article.html|title=ITV presenter Lisa Aziz suspended|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Evening Standard]]''|date=10 July 2009|accessdate=12 July 2009}}</ref> In 2004, she won the [[Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy]]'s Best Television News Journalist Award.<ref name="asiansinmedia">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/events/434|title=EMMA awards honours media personalities in glitzy ceremony|work= | location= |publisher=''AIM Magazine''|date=25 May 2004|accessdate=4 July 2009}}</ref><ref name="indiantelevision">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/may/may207.htm|title=Nagra 'bends it' at UK's Emma awards in TV category|work= |location= |publisher=''IndianTelevision.com''|date=26 May 2004|accessdate=4 July 2009}}</ref>
* [[Nadia Ali (broadcaster)|Nadia Ali]] – Television and radio presenter. Since 2012, she has been presenting the live Bengali show on Sunday nights for [[BBC Asian Network]].<ref name="ariel">{{cite news |last=Parks|first=Carla|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/ariel/23378734|title=Asian Network presenter Nadia Ali juggles media with law|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Ariel (newspaper)|Ariel]]''|date=14 August 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Nadia Ali (broadcaster)|Nadia Ali]] – Television and radio presenter. Since 2012, she has been presenting the live Bengali show on Sunday nights for [[BBC Asian Network]].<ref name="ariel">{{cite news |last=Parks|first=Carla|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/ariel/23378734|title=Asian Network presenter Nadia Ali juggles media with law|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Ariel (newspaper)|Ariel]]''|date=14 August 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
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==Journalism==
==Journalism==
{{See also|Bangla Mirror|Janomot|Potrika|London Bangla Press Club}}
{{See also|Bangla Mirror|Janomot|Potrika|London Bangla Press Club}}
* [[Abdul Gaffar Choudhury]] – Writer, journalist and columnist for Bengali newspapers in Bangladesh. He is best known for his lyrics on "[[Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano]]" in 1952, which has become the main song commemorating the [[Bengali Language Movement]].
* [[Abdul Gaffar Choudhury]] – Writer, journalist and columnist for Bengali newspapers in Bangladesh. He is best known for his lyrics on "[[Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano]]" in 1952, which is the most widely celebrated song commemorating the [[Bengali Language Movement]].<ref name="observerbd">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.observerbd.com/2014/12/12/60256.php|title=Birthday Celebrations for Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury today at Bangla Academy|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''The Daily Observer''|date=12 December 2014|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="risingbd">{{cite news |last=Mukul|first=Manzurul Alam|url=http://www.risingbd.com/english/Gaffar_Chowdhury%E2%80%99s_birthday_today/20297|title=Gaffar Chowdhury’s birthday today|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''RisingBD.com''|date=12 December 2014|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Abul Taher]] – Journalist who is a news reporter for ''[[The Mail on Sunday]]'' and was previously a staff reporter for ''[[The Sunday Times]]''. In 2013, he was awarded Journalist of the Year at the Political & Public Life Awards.<ref name="issuu">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.issuu.com/abpl/docs/polticalpublic2013/6|title=Political & Public Life Awards by Asian Business Publications Ltd|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Voice''|date=February 2013|page=6|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Abul Taher]] – Journalist who is a news reporter for ''[[The Mail on Sunday]]'' and was previously a staff reporter for ''[[The Sunday Times]]''. In 2013, he was awarded Journalist of the Year at the Political & Public Life Awards.<ref name="issuu">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.issuu.com/abpl/docs/polticalpublic2013/6|title=Political & Public Life Awards by Asian Business Publications Ltd|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Voice''|date=February 2013|page=6|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Emdad Rahman]] – Freelance journalist, football poet and blogger. He is commentator for ''[[The Guardian]]'' online opinion site and edits the blog ''All in a Day's Work''.<ref name="mathaba">{{cite web |url=http://www.mathaba.net/authors/rahman/|title=Emdad Rahman|publisher=Mathaba|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He has written three football poetry books.<ref name="towerhamletsarts">{{cite web |url=http://www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk/?cat=29&cid=29138&guide=Artists|title=Emdad Rahman|publisher=Tower Hamlets|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Emdad Rahman]] – Freelance journalist, football poet and blogger. He is commentator for ''[[The Guardian]]'' online opinion site and edits the blog ''All in a Day's Work''.<ref name="mathaba">{{cite web |url=http://www.mathaba.net/authors/rahman/|title=Emdad Rahman|publisher=Mathaba|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He has written three football poetry books.<ref name="towerhamletsarts">{{cite web |url=http://www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk/?cat=29&cid=29138&guide=Artists|title=Emdad Rahman|publisher=Tower Hamlets|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
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==Politics==
==Politics==
{{See also|List of ethnic minority politicians in the United Kingdom}}
{{See also|List of ethnic minority politicians in the United Kingdom}}
[[File:Baroness Uddin.png|thumb|right|150px|Labour Party life peer, [[Pola Uddin, Baroness Uddin|Mazila Baroness Pola Uddin]], is the first Muslim and Asian woman to sit in the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom]].]]
[[File:Rali2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Labour Party MP, [[Rushanara Ali]]]]
[[File:Baroness Uddin.png|thumb|right|150px|Labour Party life peer, [[Pola Uddin, Baroness Uddin|Baroness Pola Uddin]]]]
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* [[Rushanara Ali]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] – Labour Party [[Member of Parliament]] for Bethnal Green and Bow [[Constituency Labour Party|constituency]]. She became the first person of Bangladeshi origin to be elected to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]]<ref name="thisislondonrushanara">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/politics/article-23831748-rushanara-ali-becomes-first-bangladeshi-mp.do|title=Rushanara Ali becomes first Bangladeshi MP|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard]]''|date=7 May 2010|accessdate=11 May 2010}}</ref> and one of the first three Muslim women to be elected as a Member of Parliament.<ref name="guardianali">{{cite news | first1=Jo|last1=Adetunji|first2=Mark|last2=Tran|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/07/general-election-female-muslim-mps|title=General election 2010: first female Muslim MPs elected|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=7 May 2010|accessdate=5 November 2010}}</ref>
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===Members of Parliment===
* [[Doctor of Philosophy|Dr]] [[Rupa Huq]] – Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton, writer, columnist, [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] politician, senior lecturer in Sociology at [[Kingston University]] and former [[Deputy Mayor]] of the [[London Borough of Ealing]].<ref name="gbnews24huq">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Syed Shah Salim|url=http://www.english.gbnews24.com/legendary-researcher-rupa-will-win-the-next-election-2015/|title=Legendary researcher Rupa will be win the next Election 2015|work= |location= |publisher=''GBNEWS24.com''|date=1 December 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Doctor of Philosophy|Dr]] [[Rupa Huq]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] – [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Ealing Central and Acton (UK Parliament constituency)|Ealing Central and Acton constituency]],<ref name="getwestlondonhuq2">{{cite news |last1=Bazaraa|first1=Danya|last2=De-Keyzer|first2=Amy|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/ealing-labour-pick-tv-stars-6281362|title=Ealing Central & Acton constituency results|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=8 May 2015}}</ref> writer, columnist, senior lecturer in Sociology at [[Kingston University]] and former [[Deputy Mayor]] of the [[London Borough of Ealing]].<ref name="gbnews24huq">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Syed Shah Salim|url=http://www.english.gbnews24.com/legendary-researcher-rupa-will-win-the-next-election-2015/|title=Legendary researcher Rupa will be win the next Election 2015|work= |location= |publisher=''GBNEWS24.com''|date=1 December 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="getwestlondonhuq1">{{cite news |last1=Bazaraa|first1=Danya|last2=De-Keyzer|first2=Amy|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/ealing-labour-pick-tv-stars-6281362|title=Ealing Central & Acton constituency results|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=8 May 2015}}</ref>
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* [[Tulip Siddiq]] – Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn and Cabinet Member for Culture and Communities in [[Camden London Borough Council]]. In May 2010, she became the first Bengali woman in Camden Council.<ref name="bdnewssiddiq">{{cite news |last=Pasha|first=Syed Nahas|url=http://www.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/06/19/tulip-weds|title=Tulip Weds|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[Bdnews24.com]]''|date=19 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
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* [[Rushanara Ali]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] – Labour Party Member of Parliament]for [[Bethnal Green and Bow (UK Parliament constituency)|Bethnal Green and Bow constituency]]. She became the first person of Bangladeshi origin to be elected to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]]<ref name="thisislondonrushanara">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/politics/article-23831748-rushanara-ali-becomes-first-bangladeshi-mp.do|title=Rushanara Ali becomes first Bangladeshi MP|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard]]''|date=7 May 2010|accessdate=11 May 2010}}</ref> and one of the first three Muslim women to be elected as a Member of Parliament.<ref name="guardianali">{{cite news | first1=Jo|last1=Adetunji|first2=Mark|last2=Tran|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/07/general-election-female-muslim-mps|title=General election 2010: first female Muslim MPs elected|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=7 May 2010|accessdate=5 November 2010}}</ref>
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* [[Tulip Siddiq]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] – Labour Party Member of Parliament for [[Hampstead and Kilburn (UK Parliament constituency)|Hampstead and Kilburn]],<ref name="camdennewjournalsiddiq">{{cite news |last=Osley|first=Richard|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2015/may/full-story-tulip-siddiq-defends-hampstead-and-kilburn-parliamentary-seat-labour|title=Full story: Tulip Siddiq defends Hampstead and Kilburn parliamentary seat for Labour|work= |location=Camden|publisher=''[[Camden New Journal]]''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=8 May 2015}}</ref> councillor for [[Regent's Park (ward)|Regent's Park ward]] and Cabinet Member for Culture and Communities in [[Camden London Borough Council]]. In 2010, she became the first Bengali female councillor in Camden Council.<ref name="bdnewssiddiq">{{cite news |last=Pasha|first=Syed Nahas|url=http://www.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2013/06/19/tulip-weds|title=Tulip Weds|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[Bdnews24.com]]''|date=19 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>

===Life peers===
===Life peers===
* [[The Right Honourable]] [[Pola Uddin, Baroness Uddin|Pola Manzila Baroness Uddin]] [[Privy Council of the United Kingdom|PC]] – Labour Party [[life peer]] and community activist. She is first Muslim and Asian woman to sit in the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom]].<ref name="guardianuddin">{{cite news |last1=Vasagar|first1=Jeevan|last2=Kelso|first2=Paul|last3=James-Gregory|first3=Sally|last4=Dodd|first4=Vikram|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/jun/17/religion.immigrationpolicy|title=Profiles of 10 leading British Muslims|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=17 February 2002|accessdate=31 March 2009}}</ref>
* [[Baroness]] [[Pola Uddin, Baroness Uddin|"Pola" Manzila Uddin]] – Labour Party [[life peer]], community activist, and first Muslim and Asian to sit in the [[House of Lords]].<ref name="guardianuddin">{{cite news |last1=Vasagar|first1=Jeevan|last2=Kelso|first2=Paul|last3=James-Gregory|first3=Sally|last4=Dodd|first4=Vikram|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/jun/17/religion.immigrationpolicy|title=Profiles of 10 leading British Muslims|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=17 February 2002|accessdate=31 March 2009}}</ref>

===Mayors===
===Mayors===
* [[Cllr]] [[Nasim Ali]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Labour Party politician, councillor in [[Regent's Park]], Cabinet Member for Young People in [[Camden London Borough Council|Camden Council]] and former Mayor of Camden. In 2003, at the age of 34, he became country's youngest mayor as well as the UK's first Bangladeshi and first Muslim mayor.<ref name="camdennewjournal">{{cite news |last=Latham|first=Bob|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2010/may/local-elections-2010-nasim-nash-ali-one-o-level-council-leader-profile-labours-top-man|title=LOCAL ELECTIONS 2010: Nasim 'Nash' Ali, from one O-level to council leader - Profile of Labour's top man at the Town Hall|work= |location=Camden|publisher=''[[Camden New Journal]]''|date=20 May 2010|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Jilani Chowdhury]] – Labour Party politician, councillor for [[Barnsbury]] ward and former Mayor of Islington. In 2012, he became Islington's first Bangladeshi Mayor.<ref name="islingtontribune">{{cite news |last=Gruner|first=Peter|url=http://www.islingtontribune.com/news/2012/may/jilani-chowdhury-becomes-islingtons-new-mayor-20-years-after-arriving-bangladesh|title=Jilani Chowdhury becomes Islington's new Mayor, 20 years after arriving from Bangladesh|work= |location=Islington|publisher=''[[Islington Tribune]]''|date=11 May 2012|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Jilani Chowdhury]] – [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] politician, councillor in [[Barnsbury]] and former Mayor of [[London Borough of Islington]].<ref name="islingtontribune">{{cite news |last=Gruner|first=Peter|url=http://www.islingtontribune.com/news/2012/may/jilani-chowdhury-becomes-islingtons-new-mayor-20-years-after-arriving-bangladesh|title=Jilani Chowdhury becomes Islington's new Mayor, 20 years after arriving from Bangladesh|work= |location=Islington|publisher=''[[Islington Tribune]]''|date=11 May 2012|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Lutfur Rahman]] – Community activist and [[Independent (politician)|Independent]] politician. From 2010 to 2015, he was the first [[directly elected mayor of Tower Hamlets]] and the first Bangladeshi leader of the council.<ref name="guardianlutfurrahman">{{cite news |last=Hill|first=Dave|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/davehillblog/2010/aug/22/tower-hamlets-labour-mayoral-cnadidate-selection-lutfur-rahman|title=Tower Hamlets: Labour selects its mayoral candidate|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=22 August 2010|accessdate=21 September 2010}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Lutfur Rahman]] – Community activist and [[Independent (politician)|Independent]] politician. In 2010, he became the first [[directly elected mayor of Tower Hamlets]] and the first Muslim and Bengali leader of the council.<ref name="guardianlutfurrahman">{{cite news |last=Hill|first=Dave|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/davehillblog/2010/aug/22/tower-hamlets-labour-mayoral-cnadidate-selection-lutfur-rahman|title=Tower Hamlets: Labour selects its mayoral candidate|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=22 August 2010|accessdate=21 September 2010}}</ref>
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* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Abjol Miah]] – Politician, Chairman of the [[Respect Party]] and former councillor for the [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets]].<ref name="eastlondonnewsmiah">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.eastlondonnews.com/abjol-miah-elected-national-chair-of-respect/|title=Abjol Miah Elected National Chair of Respect|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London News''|date=21 January 2010|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref> In 2010, he stood as the Respect [[Prospective parliamentary candidate|parliamentary candidate]] in [[Bethnal Green and Bow (UK Parliament constituency)|Bethnal Green and Bow constituency]] at the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 general election]].<ref name="bbcmiah">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/election2010/results/constituency/a26.stm|title=Election 2010|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=6 May 2010|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
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* [[Councillor|Cllr]]/[[Doctor of Medicine|Dr]] [[Anwara Ali]] – [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] politician, former councillor in [[Regent's Park]], Cabinet Member for Health and Well-being in London Borough of Tower Hamlets and general practitioner in Spitalfields Practice.<ref name="thisislondonanwara">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/doctor-chosen-as-face-of-the-nhs-defects-to-tories-6764313.html|title=Doctor chosen as face of the NHS defects to Tories|work= location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard]]''|date=23 February 2010|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Muhammad Abdullah Salique]] – Labour Party member, councillor for [[Bethnal Green]] North ward and Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets for 2008/2009 municipal year.<ref name="bbcsalique">{{cite news |last=Saini|first=Angela|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2008/05/20/towerhamlets_new_cabinet_feature.shtml|title=A shake-up at the Town Hall|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC London]]''|date=22 May 2008|accessdate=21 March 2009}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Muhammad Abdullah Salique]] – Labour Party member, councillor for [[Bethnal Green]] North ward and Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets for 2008/2009 municipal year.<ref name="bbcsalique">{{cite news |last=Saini|first=Angela|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2008/05/20/towerhamlets_new_cabinet_feature.shtml|title=A shake-up at the Town Hall|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC London]]''|date=22 May 2008|accessdate=21 March 2009}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Nasim Ali]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Labour Party politician, councillor in [[Regent's Park (ward)|Regent's Park ward]], Cabinet Member for Young People in [[Camden London Borough Council|Camden Council]] and former Mayor of Camden. In 2003, at the age of 34, he became UK's youngest mayor as well as the first Bangladeshi and first Muslim mayor.<ref name="camdennewjournalali">{{cite news |last=Latham|first=Bob|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2010/may/local-elections-2010-nasim-nash-ali-one-o-level-council-leader-profile-labours-top-man|title=LOCAL ELECTIONS 2010: Nasim 'Nash' Ali, from one O-level to council leader - Profile of Labour's top man at the Town Hall|work= |location=Camden|publisher=''[[Camden New Journal]]''|date=20 May 2010|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>

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* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Abjol Miah]] – Politician, Chairman of the [[Respect Party]] and former councillor for [[Shadwell]] ward.<ref name="eastlondonnewsmiah">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.eastlondonnews.com/abjol-miah-elected-national-chair-of-respect/|title=Abjol Miah Elected National Chair of Respect|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London News''|date=21 January 2010|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref> In 2010, he stood as the Respect [[Prospective parliamentary candidate|parliamentary candidate]] in [[Bethnal Green and Bow (UK Parliament constituency)|Bethnal Green and Bow constituency]] at the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 general election]].<ref name="bbcmiah">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/election2010/results/constituency/a26.stm|title=Election 2010|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=6 May 2010|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
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* [[Councillor|Cllr]]/[[Doctor of Medicine|Dr]] [[Anwara Ali]] – [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]] politician, former councillor for Bow West ward, Cabinet Member for Health and Well-being in London Borough of Tower Hamlets and general practitioner in Spitalfields Practice.<ref name="thisislondonanwara">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/doctor-chosen-as-face-of-the-nhs-defects-to-tories-6764313.html|title=Doctor chosen as face of the NHS defects to Tories|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[London Evening Standard]]''|date=23 February 2010|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Murad Qureshi]] – Labour Party politician and Greater [[London Assembly]] Member.<ref name=murad>{{cite web |url=http://blog.muradqureshi.com/bnp%E2%80%93jamaat-smashed-in-bangladesh-polls-as-electorate-votes-for-secularism/|title=BNP-Jamaat smashed in Bangladesh polls, as electorate votes for secularism|publisher=Qureshi Report|date=1 January 2009|accessdate=10 June 2009}}</ref>
* [[Murad Qureshi]] – Labour Party politician and Greater [[London Assembly]] Member.<ref name=murad>{{cite web |url=http://blog.muradqureshi.com/bnp%E2%80%93jamaat-smashed-in-bangladesh-polls-as-electorate-votes-for-secularism/|title=BNP-Jamaat smashed in Bangladesh polls, as electorate votes for secularism|publisher=Qureshi Report|date=1 January 2009|accessdate=10 June 2009}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Rabina Khan]] – [[Tower Hamlets First]] politician, councillor in [[Shadwell]], Cabinet Member for Housing in [[Tower Hamlets London Borough Council]], community worker and author of ''Ayesha's Rainbow''.<ref name="thenationalkhan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/the-veil-should-not-be-a-barrier-between-women|title='The veil should not be a barrier between women'|location=Abu Dhabi|work= |publisher=''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''|date=29 August 2009|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Rabina Khan]] – Independent politician, councillor for Shadwell ward, Cabinet Member for Housing in [[Tower Hamlets London Borough Council]], community worker and author of ''Ayesha's Rainbow''.<ref name="thenationalkhan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/the-veil-should-not-be-a-barrier-between-women|title='The veil should not be a barrier between women'|location=Abu Dhabi|work= |publisher=''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''|date=29 August 2009|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Rania Khan]] – Independent politician, former councillor for [[Bromley-by-Bow]] and Cabinet Member for Culture and Regeneration in Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. In 2006, at the age of 23, she was first elected as a councillor making her the youngest councillor in the country.<ref name="socialistworker">{{cite news |last=Bhattacharyya|first=Anindya|url=http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/art.php?id=8823|title=Respect kicks out Labour leadership in Tower Hamlets|work= |edition=2000|location= |publisher=''[[Socialist Worker]]''|date=13 May 2006|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] Rania Khan – Independent politician, former councillor for [[Bromley-by-Bow]] and Cabinet Member for Culture and Regeneration in Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. In 2006, at the age of 23, she was first elected as a councillor making her one of the youngest female councillors in the UK.<ref name="socialistworker">{{cite news |last=Bhattacharyya|first=Anindya|url=http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/art.php?id=8823|title=Respect kicks out Labour leadership in Tower Hamlets|work= |edition=2000|location= |publisher=''[[Socialist Worker]]''|date=13 May 2006|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Shiria Khatun]] – Labour Party politician, councillor in East India and Lansbury ward, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and one of the short listed mayoral Labour Party candidate in London Borough of Tower Hamlets.<ref name="express">{{cite news |last=Jeory|first=Ted|url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/162009/Muslim-leader-s-death-threat-calls-over-dress|title=Muslim Leader's Death Threat Calls Over Dress|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Sunday Express]]''|date=7 March 2010|accessdate=25 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] Shiria Khatun – Labour Party politician, councillor for East India and Lansbury ward, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and was one of the short listed mayoral Labour Party candidate in London Borough of Tower Hamlets.<ref name="express">{{cite news |last=Jeory|first=Ted|url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/162009/Muslim-leader-s-death-threat-calls-over-dress|title=Muslim Leader's Death Threat Calls Over Dress|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Sunday Express]]''|date=7 March 2010|accessdate=25 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Syeda Khatun]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Labour Party councillor for [[Tipton Green]] in the [[Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council]] and Cabinet Advisor for Education. In 1999, she was the first Bangladeshi woman to be elected in the Midlands.<ref name="birminghammail">{{cite news |last1=Swingler|first1=Peter|last2=Jones|first2=David|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-17590303.html|title=Syeda takes a place in history; SANDWELL|work= |location=Birmingham|publisher=''[[Birmingham Mail]]''|date=7 May 1999|page=5|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Cllr]] [[Syeda Khatun]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Labour Party politician, councillor for [[Tipton Green]] in the [[Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council]] and Cabinet Advisor for Education. In 1999, she was the first Bangladeshi woman to be elected in the Midlands.<ref name="birminghammail">{{cite news |last1=Swingler|first1=Peter|last2=Jones|first2=David|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-17590303.html|title=Syeda takes a place in history; SANDWELL|work= |location=Birmingham|publisher=''[[Birmingham Mail]]''|date=7 May 1999|page=5|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref>


==Policy==
==Policy==
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* [[Asif Ahmad]] – [[Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service|British Diplomat]] who served as the [[List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Thailand|British Ambassador to Thailand]] from November 2010 until August 2012.<ref name="ukwhoswho">{{cite web |url=http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whoswho/U254203|title=Ahmad, Asif Anwar|work=Who's Who 2012, online edition|author=A & C Black|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=2012|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref> Since July 2013, he has been [[List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to the Philippines|British Ambassador to the Philippines]].<ref name="gov.uk">{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-her-majesty-s-ambassador-to-the-philippines|title=Announcement|publisher=Foreign and Commonwealth Office|accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref>
* [[Asif Ahmad]] – [[Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service|British Diplomat]] who served as the [[List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Thailand|British Ambassador to Thailand]] from November 2010 until August 2012.<ref name="ukwhoswho">{{cite web |url=http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whoswho/U254203|title=Ahmad, Asif Anwar|work=Who's Who 2012, online edition|author=A & C Black|publisher=Oxford University Press|year=2012|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref> Since July 2013, he has been [[List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to the Philippines|British Ambassador to the Philippines]].<ref name="gov.uk">{{cite web |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-her-majesty-s-ambassador-to-the-philippines|title=Announcement|publisher=Foreign and Commonwealth Office|accessdate=3 January 2013}}</ref>
* [[Doctor of Philosophy|Dr]] [[Halima Begum]] – Civil servant, international development manager and Director Education of East Asia at the [[British Council]]. She was previously first secretary for development at the [[Department for International Development]] (DIFD).<ref name="britishcouncilbegum">{{cite web |url=http://www.ihe.britishcouncil.org/going-global/speakers/dr-halima-begum|title=Dr Halima Begum|publisher=Internationalising Higher Education''|date= |accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Doctor of Philosophy|Dr]] [[Halima Begum]] – Civil servant, international development manager and Director Education of East Asia at the [[British Council]]. She was previously first secretary for development at the [[Department for International Development]] (DIFD).<ref name="britishcouncilbegum">{{cite web |url=http://www.ihe.britishcouncil.org/going-global/speakers/dr-halima-begum|title=Dr Halima Begum|publisher=Internationalising Higher Education''|date= |accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Mockbul Ali]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Diplomat, Islamic Issues Adviser to the Foreign Secretary and Head of Prevent, Counter Ideology at the [[Foreign and Commonwealth Office]].<ref name="thejc">{{cite news |last=Bright|first=Martin|url=http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/21912/whitehall-turmoil-over-muslim-advisers|title=Whitehall in turmoil over Muslim advisers |work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Jewish Chronicle]]''|date=12 November 2009|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Mockbul Ali]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Diplomat and former Islamic Issues Adviser to the [[Foreign and Commonwealth Office]].<ref name="thejc">{{cite news |last=Bright|first=Martin|url=http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/21912/whitehall-turmoil-over-muslim-advisers|title=Whitehall in turmoil over Muslim advisers |work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Jewish Chronicle]]''|date=12 November 2009|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Nahid Majid]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Civil servant, Chief Operating Officer of Regeneration Investment Organisation and Deputy Director within the [[Department for Work and Pensions]].<ref name="sitematchlondon">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.sitematchlondon.com/news/5633/Interview-Nahid-Majid-OBE-from-UKTI|title=Interview Nahid Majid OBE from UKTI|work= |location= |publisher=''Sitematch''|date=19 November 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> She is currently the most senior British Bangladeshi Muslim woman in the civil service.
* [[Nahid Majid]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Civil servant, Chief Operating Officer of Regeneration Investment Organisation and Deputy Director within the [[Department for Work and Pensions]].<ref name="sitematchlondon">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.sitematchlondon.com/news/5633/Interview-Nahid-Majid-OBE-from-UKTI|title=Interview Nahid Majid OBE from UKTI|work= |location= |publisher=''Sitematch''|date=19 November 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> She is currently the most senior British Bangladeshi Muslim woman in the civil service.
* [[Rohema Miah]] – Independent policy adviser and former political advisor for the Labour Party between 1992 and 2005.<ref name="wisemuslimwomen">{{cite web |url=http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/muslimwomen/bio/rohema_miah/|title=Rohema Miah|publisher=WISE Muslim Women|date= |accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Rohema Miah]] – Independent policy adviser and former political advisor for the Labour Party between 1992 and 2005.<ref name="wisemuslimwomen">{{cite web |url=http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/muslimwomen/bio/rohema_miah/|title=Rohema Miah|publisher=WISE Muslim Women|date= |accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
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* [[Nazeel Azami]] – Nasheed singer-songwriter whose debut album ''[[Dunya (album)|Dunya]]'' was released in 2006.<ref name="awakeningrecords">{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningrecords.org/theartists/artist_nazeel.htm|title=Nazeel Azami|publisher=Awakening Records|date= |accessdate=10 December 2008}}</ref>
* [[Nazeel Azami]] – Nasheed singer-songwriter whose debut album ''[[Dunya (album)|Dunya]]'' was released in 2006.<ref name="awakeningrecords">{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningrecords.org/theartists/artist_nazeel.htm|title=Nazeel Azami|publisher=Awakening Records|date= |accessdate=10 December 2008}}</ref>
* [[Rowshanara Moni]] – Bengali music singer and actress. In 2004, her debut album ''Nijhum Raat'' was released.<ref name="cyList">{{cite web |url=http://www.cylist.com/List/405491635/rowshanara-moni-nijhum-raat.html|title=Rowshanara Moni: Nijhum Raat|publisher=cyList|date= |accessdate=25 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Rowshanara Moni]] – Bengali music singer and actress. In 2004, her debut album ''Nijhum Raat'' was released.<ref name="cyList">{{cite web |url=http://www.cylist.com/List/405491635/rowshanara-moni-nijhum-raat.html|title=Rowshanara Moni: Nijhum Raat|publisher=cyList|date= |accessdate=25 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[State of Bengal|Saifullah 'Sam' Zaman / State of Bengal]] – DJ and producer associated with the [[Asian Underground]] movement.<ref name="stateofbengal">{{cite web |url=http://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php?artist=State_of_Bengal|title= Six Degrees Records - State of Bengal|publisher=Six Degrees Records|date= |accessdate=8 March 2007}}</ref>
* [[State of Bengal|Saifullah 'Sam' Zaman / State of Bengal]] – DJ and producer who was associated with the [[Asian Underground]] movement.<ref name="stateofbengal">{{cite web |url=http://www.sixdegreesrecords.com/artists.php?artist=State_of_Bengal|title= Six Degrees Records - State of Bengal|publisher=Six Degrees Records|date= |accessdate=8 March 2007}}</ref>
* [[Salique (singer)|Salique]] – R&B singer-songwriter whose debut single "Let Me In" was released in October 2013<ref name="desimag">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.desimag.co.uk/introducing-salique-let-feat-mumzy-stranger/|title=Introducing SALIQUE ‘Let Me In’ Feat Mumzy Stranger)|work= |location= |publisher=''Desi Mag''|date=2 January 2014|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> and reached number one on the world [[iTunes]] music chart.<ref name="eastlondonnewssalique">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.eastlondonnews.co.uk/british-bangladeshi-singer-goes-global/|title=British Bangladeshi singer goes global|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London News''|date=29 August 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="theasianworld">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.theasianworld.co.uk/index.php/salique-delivers-amazing-yallah-azizi/|title=Salique Delivers Amazing ‘Yallah Azizi’|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian World''|date=22 August 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>
* [[Salique (singer)|Salique]] – R&B singer-songwriter whose debut single "Let Me In" was released in October 2013<ref name="desimag">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.desimag.co.uk/introducing-salique-let-feat-mumzy-stranger/|title=Introducing SALIQUE ‘Let Me In’ Feat Mumzy Stranger)|work= |location= |publisher=''Desi Mag''|date=2 January 2014|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> and reached number one on the world [[iTunes]] music chart.<ref name="eastlondonnewssalique">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.eastlondonnews.co.uk/british-bangladeshi-singer-goes-global/|title=British Bangladeshi singer goes global|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London News''|date=29 August 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="theasianworld">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.theasianworld.co.uk/index.php/salique-delivers-amazing-yallah-azizi/|title=Salique Delivers Amazing ‘Yallah Azizi’|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian World''|date=22 August 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shahin Badar]] – Dance music singer-songwriter best known for vocals on [[The Prodigy]]'s single "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]", which earned her a [[Music recording sales certification|Double Platinum award]].<ref name="desiblitzbadar">{{cite news |last= |first=Indi|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/shahin-badar|title=Exclusive Shahin Badar interview|work= |location= |publisher=''DESIblitz ''|date=30 July 2009|accessdate=24 October 2010}}</ref>
* [[Shahin Badar]] – Dance music singer-songwriter best known for vocals on [[The Prodigy]]'s single "[[Smack My Bitch Up]]", which earned her a [[Music recording sales certification|Double Platinum award]].<ref name="desiblitzbadar">{{cite news |last= |first=Indi|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/shahin-badar|title=Exclusive Shahin Badar interview|work= |location= |publisher=''DESIblitz ''|date=30 July 2009|accessdate=24 October 2010}}</ref>
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* [[Jelina Berlow-Rahman]] – Solicitor whose practice J R Rahman Solicitors specialises in human rights, asylum, family and immigration legal advice and assistance.<ref name="theguardianrahman">{{cite news |last=MacLeod|first=Murdo|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/audioslideshow/2014/jul/25/scotland-stories-scottish-independence-audio-slideshow|title=Scotland stories: Jelina Berlow-Rahman, human rights lawyer|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=25 July 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Jelina Berlow-Rahman]] – Solicitor whose practice J R Rahman Solicitors specialises in human rights, asylum, family and immigration legal advice and assistance.<ref name="theguardianrahman">{{cite news |last=MacLeod|first=Murdo|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/audioslideshow/2014/jul/25/scotland-stories-scottish-independence-audio-slideshow|title=Scotland stories: Jelina Berlow-Rahman, human rights lawyer|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=25 July 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Khatun Sapnara]] – Barrister and part-time judge. In 2003, she became the first ethnic person to be elected to the Family Law Bar Association Committee. In 2004, she was appointed to the [[Family Justice Council]].<ref name="coramchambers">{{cite web |url=http://www.coramchambers.co.uk/barristers/profiles/khatun_sapnara|title=Khatun Sapnara|publisher=Coram Chambers|date= |accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> She assisted in formulating and drafting the [[Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007]].<ref name="bbcsapnara">{{cite news |last=Jones|first=Meirion|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/8165684.stm|title=Enforced marriage law forces couple apart|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=24 July 2009|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> In 2006, she was appointed as a Recorder of the Crown, which made her the only person of Bangladeshi origin in a senior judicial position.
* [[Khatun Sapnara]] – Barrister and part-time judge. In 2003, she became the first ethnic person to be elected to the Family Law Bar Association Committee. In 2004, she was appointed to the [[Family Justice Council]].<ref name="coramchambers">{{cite web |url=http://www.coramchambers.co.uk/barristers/profiles/khatun_sapnara|title=Khatun Sapnara|publisher=Coram Chambers|date= |accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> She assisted in formulating and drafting the [[Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007]].<ref name="bbcsapnara">{{cite news |last=Jones|first=Meirion|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/8165684.stm|title=Enforced marriage law forces couple apart|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=24 July 2009|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> In 2006, she was appointed as a Recorder of the Crown, which made her the only person of Bangladeshi origin in a senior judicial position.
* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Maya Ali (politician)|Maya Ali]] – Solicitor and former Labour Party councillor in Westwood in [[Coventry City Council]].<ref name="coventryobserver">{{cite news |last=Carpenter|first=Steve|url=http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2012/05/06/news-How-events-unfolded-at-the-Ricoh-Arena-38774.html|title=How events unfolded at the Ricoh Arena|work= |location=Coventry|publisher=''Coventry Observer''|date=4 May 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Maya Ali (politician)|Maya Ali]] – Solicitor and former Labour Party councillor for Westwood ward in [[Coventry City Council]].<ref name="coventryobserver">{{cite news |last=Carpenter|first=Steve|url=http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/2012/05/06/news-How-events-unfolded-at-the-Ricoh-Arena-38774.html|title=How events unfolded at the Ricoh Arena|work= |location=Coventry|publisher=''Coventry Observer''|date=4 May 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[M. A. Muid Khan]] – Barrister who was selected as the Best Human Rights Lawyer of England and Wales for 2012 by the [[Chartered Institute of Legal Executives]] (CILEX). In September 2012, he was ranked as third in the top five Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers of England and Wales by the Law Society.<ref name="thebengalitimes">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://thebengalitimes.com/details.php?val=4902&pub_no=&menu_id=2&view=archiev&arch_date=2011-08-11|title=M. A. Muid Khan : Best Human Rights Lawyer in UK|work= location=Canada|publisher=''Bengali Times''|date=5 June 2012|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[M. A. Muid Khan]] – Barrister who was selected as the Best Human Rights Lawyer of England and Wales for 2012 by the [[Chartered Institute of Legal Executives]] (CILEX). In September 2012, he was ranked as third in the top five Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers of England and Wales by the Law Society.<ref name="thebengalitimes">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://thebengalitimes.com/details.php?val=4902&pub_no=&menu_id=2&view=archiev&arch_date=2011-08-11|title=M. A. Muid Khan : Best Human Rights Lawyer in UK|work= |location=Canada|publisher=''Bengali Times''|date=5 June 2012|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Mumtaz Hussain (solicitor)|Mumtaz Hussain]] – Solicitor and radio presenter. Since 2010, she has presented ''Health and Healing with Mumtaz'' on RedShift Radio.<ref name="the3rdimagazine">{{cite news |last=Birch|first=Phil|url=http://www.the3rdimagazine.co.uk/2011/06/inspirational-women-mumtaz-hussain/|title=Inspirational Women – Mumtaz Hussain|work= |location= |publisher=''the3rdi magazine''|date=6 July 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Mumtaz Hussain (solicitor)|Mumtaz Hussain]] – Solicitor and radio presenter. Since 2010, she has presented ''Health and Healing with Mumtaz'' on RedShift Radio.<ref name="the3rdimagazine">{{cite news |last=Birch|first=Phil|url=http://www.the3rdimagazine.co.uk/2011/06/inspirational-women-mumtaz-hussain/|title=Inspirational Women – Mumtaz Hussain|work= |location= |publisher=''the3rdi magazine''|date=6 July 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>


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[[File:Ed Husain.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Author of ''The Islamist'', [[Ed Husain]]]]
[[File:Ed Husain.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Author of ''The Islamist'', [[Ed Husain]]]]
* [[Abdur Rouf Choudhury]] – Bengali diaspora writer and philosopher. He has received numerous literary awards from Bangladesh including the Granthomela award and life membership from [[Bangla Academy]].<ref name="abdurroufchoudhury">{{cite web |url=http://abdurroufchoudhury.webnode.com/|title=Biography |publisher=Abdur Rouf Choudhury|date= |accessdate=May 2006}}</ref>
* [[Abdur Rouf Choudhury]] – Bengali diaspora writer and philosopher. He has received numerous literary awards from Bangladesh including the Granthomela award and life membership from [[Bangla Academy]].<ref name="abdurroufchoudhury">{{cite web |url=http://abdurroufchoudhury.webnode.com/|title=Biography |publisher=Abdur Rouf Choudhury|date= |accessdate=May 2006}}</ref>
* [[Aminul Hoque (writer)|Aminul Hoque]] – Lecturer and non-fiction writer. He wrote the 2015 book ''[[British-Islamic Identity|British-Islamic Identity: Third-generation Bangladeshis from East London]]''. In 2005, he received a [[Philip Lawrence Awards|Philip Lawrence Award]].<ref name="eastlondonadvertiserhoque">{{cite news |last=Brooke|first=Nike|url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/lecturer_delves_into_lives_and_identity_of_british_islamic_east_end_teenagers_1_4006561|title=Lecturer delves into lives and identity of ‘British Islamic’ East End teenagers|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=24 March 2015|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Ed Husain|Mohammed Mahbub "Ed" Husain]] – Writer of the 2007 book ''[[The Islamist]]'' on account of his experience with [[Hizb ut-Tahrir]] for five years.<ref name="dailymailed">{{cite news |last=Wilson|first=A. N.|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054090/The-Great-Surrender-How-Britain-given-religious-fanatics-intent-destroying-way-life.html|title=The Great Surrender: How Britain has given in to the religious fanatics intent on destroying our way of life|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=9 September 2008|accessdate=15 February 2009}}</ref><ref name="timeout">{{cite news |last=Taylor|first=Rebecca|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/big-smoke/features/2872/islamic_extremists_in_the_east_end.html|title=Islamic extremists in the East End|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out London]]''|date=1 May 2009|accessdate=15 February 2009}}</ref>
* [[Ed Husain|Mohammed Mahbub "Ed" Husain]] – Writer of the 2007 book ''[[The Islamist]]'' on account of his experience with [[Hizb ut-Tahrir]] for five years.<ref name="dailymailed">{{cite news |last=Wilson|first=A. N.|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054090/The-Great-Surrender-How-Britain-given-religious-fanatics-intent-destroying-way-life.html|title=The Great Surrender: How Britain has given in to the religious fanatics intent on destroying our way of life|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=9 September 2008|accessdate=15 February 2009}}</ref><ref name="timeout">{{cite news |last=Taylor|first=Rebecca|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/big-smoke/features/2872/islamic_extremists_in_the_east_end.html|title=Islamic extremists in the East End|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Time Out (company)|Time Out London]]''|date=1 May 2009|accessdate=15 February 2009}}</ref>
* [[Doctor of Letters|Dr]] [[Ghulam Murshid]] – Author, scholar and journalist. He has received numerous literary awards from India and Bangladesh including the [[Bangla Academy]] award.<ref name="openlibrary">{{cite web |url=http://openlibrary.org/a/OL520257A/Ghulam_Murshid|title=Ghulam Murshid|publisher=Open Library|date= |accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref>
* [[Doctor of Letters|Dr]] [[Ghulam Murshid]] – Author, scholar and journalist. He has received numerous literary awards from India and Bangladesh including the [[Bangla Academy]] award.<ref name="openlibrary">{{cite web |url=http://openlibrary.org/a/OL520257A/Ghulam_Murshid|title=Ghulam Murshid|publisher=Open Library|date= |accessdate=10 March 2010}}</ref>
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==Religious figures==
==Religious figures==
* [[Sheikh]] [[Abu Sayed Ansary|Abu Sayed Ansarey]] – Chairman and [[Imam khatib (Sunni Islam)|Imam]] of West London Mosque and television presenter on [[Channel S]].<ref name="justnewsbd">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.justnewsbd.com/english/details.php?jnewsbd=NDA1OQ==|title=Abu Sayeed Ansarey leads largest Eid jamaat in West London|work= |location= |publisher=''Just News BD''|date=13 August 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="getwestlondon">{{cite news |last=Culbertson|first=Alix|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/vandals-target-muslim-leaders-car-6171049|title=Vandals target Muslim leader's car and leave racist note on windscreen|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=10 October 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sheikh]] [[Abu Sayed Ansary|Abu Sayed Ansarey]] – Chairman and [[Imam khatib (Sunni Islam)|Imam]] of West London Mosque and television presenter on [[Channel S]].<ref name="justnewsbd">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.justnewsbd.com/english/details.php?jnewsbd=NDA1OQ==|title=Abu Sayeed Ansarey leads largest Eid jamaat in West London|work= |location= |publisher=''Just News BD''|date=13 August 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="getwestlondonansarey">{{cite news |last=Culbertson|first=Alix|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/vandals-target-muslim-leaders-car-6171049|title=Vandals target Muslim leader's car and leave racist note on windscreen|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=10 October 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sheikh]] [[Abdul Qayum (imam)|Abdul Qayum]] – Chief Imam of [[East London Mosque]], television presenter for [[Peace TV Bangla]] and Channel S, and former lecturer at [[International Islamic University Malaysia]].<ref name="peacetvbanglaabdulwayum">{{cite web |url=http://www.peacetvbangla.com/sp_shaikh_abdul_qaiyum.html|title=Shaikh Muhammad Abdul Qaiyum|publisher=Peace TV Bangla|date= |accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sheikh]] [[Abdul Qayum (imam)|Abdul Qayum]] – Chief Imam of [[East London Mosque]], television presenter for [[Peace TV Bangla]] and Channel S, and former lecturer at [[International Islamic University Malaysia]].<ref name="peacetvbanglaabdulwayum">{{cite web |url=http://www.peacetvbangla.com/sp_shaikh_abdul_qaiyum.html|title=Shaikh Muhammad Abdul Qaiyum|publisher=Peace TV Bangla|date= |accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
*[[Sheikh]] [[Abdul Rahman Madani|Abdur Rahman Madani]] – [[Khatib]] of Darul Ummah Mosque and television presenter for Channel S.<ref name="peacetvbanglamadani">{{cite web |url=http://www.peacetvbangla.com/sp_abdur_rahman_madani.html|title=Shaykh Muhammad Abdur Rahman Madani|publisher=Peace TV Bangla|date= |accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref>
*[[Sheikh]] [[Abdul Rahman Madani|Abdur Rahman Madani]] – [[Khatib]] of Darul Ummah Mosque and television presenter for Channel S.<ref name="peacetvbanglamadani">{{cite web |url=http://www.peacetvbangla.com/sp_abdur_rahman_madani.html|title=Shaykh Muhammad Abdur Rahman Madani|publisher=Peace TV Bangla|date= |accessdate=30 May 2013}}</ref>
*[[Sheikh]] [[Mahmudul Hasan (imam)|Mahmudul Hasan]] – Imam of Essex Masjid and television presenter best known for presenting Islamic Q&A show ''Jibon Jiggasha'' on NTV.<ref name="islamessential">{{cite web |url=http://www.islamessential.com/profile/mahmudul-hasan.html|title=Mahmudul Hasan|publisher=Islam Essential|date= |accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
*[[Sheikh]] [[Mahmudul Hasan (imam)|Mahmudul Hasan]] – Imam of Essex Masjid and television presenter best known for presenting Islamic Q&A show ''Jibon Jiggasha'' on NTV.<ref name="islamessential">{{cite web |url=http://www.islamessential.com/profile/mahmudul-hasan.html|title=Mahmudul Hasan|publisher=Islam Essential|date= |accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>

* ''Alhaj Muhammad Sadon Ali'' was a community activist in [[Birmingham]], [[UK]] . He was Secretary General of ''Shahjalal Jam-E Mosque, Coventry'' Birmingham. The [[Australian]] [[Government]] took him Citizenship in [[Australia]], and awarded him for his contributed in Society.


==Sport==
==Sport==
[[File:Anwar Uddin.png|thumb|right|150px|Former Dagenham & Redbridge captain, [[Anwar Uddin]]]]
[[File:Anwar Uddin.png|thumb|right|150px|Former Dagenham & Redbridge captain, [[Anwar Uddin]]]]
* [[Ali Jacko|Abdul Ali "Jacko"]] – Kickboxer who held world titles in the [[lightweight]] division. He also ran JKO Productions, which was part of the kickboxing promotion of [[Sky Sports]] and [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].<ref name="britbanglaali">{{cite web |url=http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html#jacko|title=Jacko Ali|work=British Bengali Success Stories|publisher=BritBangla|date= |accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Ali Jacko|Abdul Ali "Jacko"]] – Kickboxer who held world titles in the [[lightweight]] division. He also ran JKO Productions, which was part of the kickboxing promotion of [[Sky Sports]] and [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].<ref name="britbanglaali">{{cite web |url=http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html#jacko|title=Jacko Ali|work=British Bengali Success Stories|publisher=BritBangla|date= |accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Anwar Uddin]] – Professional footballer who played as a defender. After joining [[Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.|Dagenham and Redbridge]] he became first British Asian to captain a side in the top four divisions.<ref name="telegraphuddin">{{cite news |first=Patrick|last=Nathanson|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2318501/Anwar-Uddin-to-lead-Dagenham-and-Redbridge.html|title=Anwar Uddin to lead Dagenham and Redbridge|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=8 August 2007|accessdate=5 December 2008}}</ref> He is currently assistant manager for [[Maldon & Tiptree F.C.|Maldon & Tiptree]].<ref name="kickitout">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.kickitout.org/news/anwar-uddin-joins-maldon-tiptree-as-assistant-manager/#.VDhY7xawTlh|title=Anwar Uddin joins Maldon & Tiptree as assistant manager|work= |location= |publisher=''Kick It Out''|date=30 September 2014|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="desiballers">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.desiballers.com/?p=1771|title=Anwar Uddin joins Maldon and Tiptree as assistant manager|work= |location= |publisher=''Desiballers''|date=30 September 2014|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
* [[Anwar Uddin]] – Professional footballer who played as a defender. After joining [[Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.|Dagenham and Redbridge]] he became first British Asian to captain a side in the top four divisions.<ref name="telegraphuddin">{{cite news |first=Patrick|last=Nathanson|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2318501/Anwar-Uddin-to-lead-Dagenham-and-Redbridge.html|title=Anwar Uddin to lead Dagenham and Redbridge|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=8 August 2007|accessdate=5 December 2008}}</ref> He is the current manager of [[Sporting Bengal United F.C.|Sporting Bengal United]].<ref name="eastlondonadvertiseruddin">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/uddin_is_new_sporting_bengal_boss_1_4066130|title=Uddin is new Sporting Bengal boss|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Bulbul Hussain]] – Wheelchair rugby player who plays mostly in a defensive role for Kent Crusaders and the [[Great Britain at the Olympics|Great Britain]] paralympic team. In 2008 and 2012, he played for Great Britain at the [[Paralympic Games]].<ref name="thedailystarhussain">{{cite news |last=Ullah|first=Ansar Ahmed|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=248542|title=Bengali rugby star Bulbul eyes gold|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=6 September 2012|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Bulbul Hussain]] – Wheelchair rugby player who plays mostly in a defensive role for Kent Crusaders and the [[Great Britain at the Olympics|Great Britain]] paralympic team. In 2008 and 2012, he played for Great Britain at the [[Paralympic Games]].<ref name="thedailystarhussain">{{cite news |last=Ullah|first=Ansar Ahmed|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=248542|title=Bengali rugby star Bulbul eyes gold|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=6 September 2012|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Jahid Ahmed]] – Cricketer who played county cricket for [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex County]] as a right-handed lower order batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler.<ref name="espncricinfo">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/213076.html|title=Jahid Ahmed|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date= |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref>
* [[Jahid Ahmed]] – Cricketer who played county cricket for [[Essex County Cricket Club|Essex County]] as a right-handed lower order batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler.<ref name="espncricinfo">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/213076.html|title=Jahid Ahmed|publisher=ESPN Cricinfo|date= |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref>
* [[Hammad Miah]] – Professional snooker player. In 2013, he qualified for the [[Snooker season 2013/2014|2013/2014]] and [[Snooker season 2014/2015|2014/2015]] professional Main Tour as one of four semi-finalists from the first Q School event.<ref name="swdsl">{{cite news |last= Bremner|first= Charles|url=http://www.swdsl.co.uk/2013/05/23/hammad-miah-makes-the-world-snooker-main-tour/|title=Local Player Hammad Miah Joins The World Snooker Main Tour!|work= |location= |publisher=''SWDSL''|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=1 October 2014}}</ref>
* [[Hammad Miah]] – Professional snooker player. In 2013, he qualified for the [[Snooker season 2013/2014|2013/2014]] and [[Snooker season 2014/2015|2014/2015]] professional Main Tour as one of four semi-finalists from the first Q School event.<ref name="swdsl">{{cite news |last= Bremner|first= Charles|url=http://www.swdsl.co.uk/2013/05/23/hammad-miah-makes-the-world-snooker-main-tour/|title=Local Player Hammad Miah Joins The World Snooker Main Tour!|work= |location= |publisher=''SWDSL''|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=1 October 2014}}</ref>
* [[Riaz Amin]] – Martial artist who practices [[Shotokan]] Karate and [[Filipino Martial Arts]]. In 2014, he became the current [[Eskrima#WEKAF|World Escrima-Kalis-Arnis Federation]] (WEKAF) World Championships world champion.<ref name="givemesport">{{cite news |last=Rahman|first=Emdad|url=http://www.givemesport.com/496963-riaz-amin-becomes-wekaf-world-champion|title=Riaz Amin becomes WEKAF world champion|work= |location= |publisher=''GiveMeSport''|date=August 2014|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="eastlondonnewsamin">{{cite news |last=Rahman|first=Emdad|url=http://www.eastlondonnews.co.uk/riaz-becomes-world-champion/|title=Riaz becomes World Champion|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London News''|date=24 August 2014|accessdate=1 December 2015}}</ref>
* [[Riaz Amin]] – Martial artist who practices [[Shotokan]] Karate and [[Filipino Martial Arts]]. In 2014, he became the current [[Eskrima#WEKAF|World Escrima-Kalis-Arnis Federation]] (WEKAF) World Championships world champion.<ref name="givemesport">{{cite news |last=Rahman|first=Emdad|url=http://www.givemesport.com/496963-riaz-amin-becomes-wekaf-world-champion|title=Riaz Amin becomes WEKAF world champion|work= |location= |publisher=''GiveMeSport''|date=August 2014|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="eastlondonnewsamin">{{cite news |last=Rahman|first=Emdad|url=http://www.eastlondonnews.co.uk/riaz-becomes-world-champion/|title=Riaz becomes World Champion|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London News''|date=24 August 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>
* [[Ruqsana Begum]] – [[Muay Thai]] kickboxer. In 2010, she became the current British female atomweight (48–50&nbsp;kg) Muay Thai boxing champion. In September 2012, she was nominated as captain of the British Muay Thai Team.<ref name="thedailystarbegum">{{cite news |last=Ahmed Ully|first=Ansar|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=250326|title=Kick-boxer Ruqsana wins bronze|location=Bangladesh|work= |publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=19 September 2012|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ruqsana Begum]] – [[Muay Thai]] kickboxer. In 2010, she became the current British female atomweight (48–50&nbsp;kg) Muay Thai boxing champion. In September 2012, she was nominated as captain of the British Muay Thai Team.<ref name="thedailystarbegum">{{cite news |last=Ahmed Ully|first=Ansar|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=250326|title=Kick-boxer Ruqsana wins bronze|location=Bangladesh|work= |publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=19 September 2012|accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref>
* [[Shahed Ahmed]] – Professional footballer who played as a striker for [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]].<ref name="givemefootball">{{cite web |url=http://www.givemefootball.com/player-profiles/anwar-uddin|title=Shahed Ahmed Profile Profile|publisher=Player history|date= |accessdate= }}</ref> He currently plays for [[Sporting Bengal United F.C.|Sporting Bengal United]]<ref name="nonleaguedaily">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=73502|title=SAFETY NET ASSOCIATES KENT LEAGUE ROUND-UP|work= |location= |publisher=NonLeagueDaily.com|date=6 February 2011|accessdate=1 May 2011}}</ref> and has now been appointed as captain.
* [[Shahed Ahmed]] – Professional footballer who played as a striker for [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]].<ref name="givemefootball">{{cite web |url=http://www.givemefootball.com/player-profiles/anwar-uddin|title=Shahed Ahmed Profile Profile|publisher=Player history|date= |accessdate= }}</ref> He currently plays for [[Sporting Bengal United F.C.|Sporting Bengal United]]<ref name="nonleaguedaily">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=73502|title=SAFETY NET ASSOCIATES KENT LEAGUE ROUND-UP|work= |location= |publisher=NonLeagueDaily.com|date=6 February 2011|accessdate=1 May 2011}}</ref> and has now been appointed as captain.
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* [[Shabina Begum]] – Student involved in the leading [[House of Lords]] case [http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKHL/2006/15.html UKHL 15 ''R (Begum) v Governors of Denbigh High School (2006)]'' on the legal regulation of religious symbols and dress under the [[Human Rights Act 1998]].
* [[Shabina Begum]] – Student involved in the leading [[House of Lords]] case [http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKHL/2006/15.html UKHL 15 ''R (Begum) v Governors of Denbigh High School (2006)]'' on the legal regulation of religious symbols and dress under the [[Human Rights Act 1998]].
* [[Shahara Islam]] – One of the victims killed during the [[7 July 2005 London bombings]]. She was the youngest and one of the three Muslims killed during the attacks.<ref name="theguardianislam">{{cite news |last=Gilliam|first=Audrey|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jul/14/july7.uksecurity10|title=The victim Cashier at bank had all to live for|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=14 July 2005|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="independentislam">{{cite news |last1=Frith|first1=Maxine|last2=Davies|first2=Elizabeth|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/shahara-akther-islam-was-a-lively-20yearold-a-devout-muslim-with-all-her-life-before-her-297924.html|title=Shahara Akther Islam was a lively 20-year-old, a devout Muslim with all her life before her|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=9 July 2005|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shahara Islam]] – One of the victims killed during the [[7 July 2005 London bombings]]. She was the youngest and one of the three Muslims killed during the attacks.<ref name="theguardianislam">{{cite news |last=Gilliam|first=Audrey|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jul/14/july7.uksecurity10|title=The victim Cashier at bank had all to live for|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=14 July 2005|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="independentislam">{{cite news |last1=Frith|first1=Maxine|last2=Davies|first2=Elizabeth|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/shahara-akther-islam-was-a-lively-20yearold-a-devout-muslim-with-all-her-life-before-her-297924.html|title=Shahara Akther Islam was a lively 20-year-old, a devout Muslim with all her life before her|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=9 July 2005|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Amira Abase, Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana|Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana]] – Two of three British schoolgirls from [[Bethnal Green Academy]] who left home in February 2015 to join the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]].<ref name="bbcbegumsultana">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31568241|title='Syria-bound' London girls: Please come home, families plead|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=21 February 2015|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Amira Abase, Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana|Shamima Begum and Kadiza Sultana]] – Two of the three British schoolgirls from [[Bethnal Green Academy]] who left home in February 2015 to join the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]].<ref name="bbcbegumsultana">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31568241|title='Syria-bound' London girls: Please come home, families plead|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=21 February 2015|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Sharmeena Begum]] – British schoolgirl from Bethnal Green Academy who left home in December 2014 to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.<ref name="theguardianbegum">{{cite news |last=Dodd|first=Vikram|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/13/sharmeena-begum-first-of-british-girl-isis|title=Sharmeena Begum – British girl left to join Isis after upheavals at home|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=13 March 2015|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="independentbegum">{{cite news |last=Buchanan|first=Rose Troup|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/sharmeena-begum-fourth-isis-schoolgirl-named-as-father-claims-he-told-police-to-warn-families-10108507.html|title=Missing schoolgirls: First teenager who fled from east London named as Sharmeena Begum as father says he told police to warn trio's families|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=14 March 2015|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Syed Talha Ahsan]] – Poet and translator who won the 2012 Platinum and Bronze [[Koestler Trust|Koestler Award]] for his poetry. On 19 July 2006, he was arrested in response to a request from the U.S under the [[Extradition Act 2003]] and detained without trial or charge over six years before being extradited to the United States on 5 October 2012. He is among the longest British citizens detained without trial or charge in legal history.<ref name="newstatesman">{{cite news |last=Patel|first=Ian|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/02/impossible-injustice-talha-ahsan%E2%80%99s-extradition-and-detention|title=The impossible injustice of Talha Ahsan’s extradition and detention|work= |location= |publisher=''[[New Statesman]]''|date=21 February 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Syed Talha Ahsan]] – Poet and translator who won the 2012 Platinum and Bronze [[Koestler Trust|Koestler Award]] for his poetry. On 19 July 2006, he was arrested in response to a request from the U.S under the [[Extradition Act 2003]] and detained without trial or charge over six years before being extradited to the United States on 5 October 2012. He is among the longest British citizens detained without trial or charge in legal history.<ref name="newstatesman">{{cite news |last=Patel|first=Ian|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/02/impossible-injustice-talha-ahsan%E2%80%99s-extradition-and-detention|title=The impossible injustice of Talha Ahsan’s extradition and detention|work= |location= |publisher=''[[New Statesman]]''|date=21 February 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>


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This is a list of notable

British Bangladeshi people (Bengali
: উল্লেখযোগ্য ব্রিটিশ বাংলাদেশী ব্যক্তিদের তালিকা). This includes Bangladeshi immigrants settled or residing in the United Kingdom and British-born citizens of Bangladeshi ethnic or national origin.

Successful members from the community are recognised in the annual BritBangla,[1] British Bangladeshi Who's Who[2] and British Bangladeshi Power & Inspiration 100[3] for their significant work, contribution and achievements in British society.

Business and finance

See also: Business of British Bangladeshis and Bangladesh Caterers Association UK
The Apprentice candidate, Syed Ahmed
  • Sabirul Islam – Author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He has written three self-help books and developed a board game. Since 2011, he has spoken at over 700 events worldwide as part of his Inspire1Million campaign.[35][36]
  • MBE – Entrepreneur, and founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Euro Foods (UK).[37]
  • Siraj Ali – Restaurateur and philanthropist.[38] In 2011, he was awarded the British Bangladeshi Who's Who "Outstanding Contribution Award" for his long standing contribution to the hospitality and catering industry.[39]
  • Sultan Choudhury – Banker, chartered accountant and Managing Director of Al Rayan Bank (formerly Islamic Bank of Britain).[40]
  • series two of BBC reality television programme The Apprentice in 2006.[41]
  • Toffael Rashid – Global marketing professional who currently works for Leo Burnett Worldwide as Regional Planning Director for Samsung business across Asia Pacific. He previously worked in various roles for Unilever.[42]
  • Mohammad Ajman "Tommy" Miah – Celebrity chef and restaurateur.[43][44] In 1991, he founded the Indian Chef of the Year Competition.[45]
  • MBE – Entrepreneur, restaurateur, community leader and Chairman of the Bangladesh-British Chamber of Commerce.[46][47]
  • OBE – Managing Director and Country Head of BOC Bangladesh Limited.[48]

Broadcast media

See also: Bangla TV, BBC Janala, Betar Bangla, and Channel S
Former Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq

Journalism

See also: Bangla Mirror, Janomot, Potrika, and London Bangla Press Club

Politics

See also:
List of ethnic minority politicians in the United Kingdom
File:Rali2.jpg
Labour Party MP, Rushanara Ali
Labour Party life peer, Baroness Pola Uddin

Members of Parliment

Life peers

Mayors

  • Cllr Jilani Chowdhury – Labour Party politician, councillor for Barnsbury ward and former Mayor of Islington. In 2012, he became Islington's first Bangladeshi Mayor.[100]
  • directly elected mayor of Tower Hamlets and the first Bangladeshi leader of the council.[101]
  • Cllr Muhammad Abdullah Salique – Labour Party member, councillor for Bethnal Green North ward and Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets for 2008/2009 municipal year.[102]
  • OBE – Labour Party politician, councillor in Regent's Park ward, Cabinet Member for Young People in Camden Council and former Mayor of Camden. In 2003, at the age of 34, he became UK's youngest mayor as well as the first Bangladeshi and first Muslim mayor.[103]

Other

  • 2010 general election.[105]
  • Cllr/Dr Anwara Ali – Conservative Party politician, former councillor for Bow West ward, Cabinet Member for Health and Well-being in London Borough of Tower Hamlets and general practitioner in Spitalfields Practice.[106]
  • Murad Qureshi – Labour Party politician and Greater London Assembly Member.[107]
  • Cllr Rabina Khan – Independent politician, councillor for Shadwell ward, Cabinet Member for Housing in Tower Hamlets London Borough Council, community worker and author of Ayesha's Rainbow.[108]
  • Cllr Rania Khan – Independent politician, former councillor for Bromley-by-Bow and Cabinet Member for Culture and Regeneration in Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. In 2006, at the age of 23, she was first elected as a councillor making her one of the youngest female councillors in the UK.[109]
  • Cllr Shiria Khatun – Labour Party politician, councillor for East India and Lansbury ward, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and was one of the short listed mayoral Labour Party candidate in London Borough of Tower Hamlets.[110]
  • MBE – Labour Party politician, councillor for Tipton Green in the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and Cabinet Advisor for Education. In 1999, she was the first Bangladeshi woman to be elected in the Midlands.[111]

Policy

Former British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Choudhury

Music

See also: Asian Underground
R&B and hip-hop singer, Mumzy Stranger

Film and drama

Director of Kidulthood, Menhaj Huda

Arts and culture

Kathak dancer, Akram Khan

Academia

Professor of bioethics, Andy Miah

Legal

Literature

See also: Bangladeshi English literature
Author of The Islamist, Ed Husain

Heads of organisations

See also: BritBangla and Greater Sylhet Development and Welfare Council in UK
Former Secretary General of Amnesty International, Irene Khan

Human rights and humanitarianism

Religious figures

Sport

Former Dagenham & Redbridge captain, Anwar Uddin

Cause célèbres

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee, Ruhal Ahmed

See also

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