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This is a '''list of notable [[British Bangladeshi]] people''' ({{lang-bn|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.
This is a '''list of notable [[British Bangladeshi]] people''' ({{lang-bn|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]]'',<ref name="britbangla">{{cite web|url=http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html|title=Success Profiles|publisher=BritBangla|date=24 January 2008|accessdate=8 March 2009}}</ref> ''[[British Bangladeshi Who's Who]]''<ref name="bbwhoswho">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbwhoswho.co.uk/|title=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|publisher=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|date=October 2008|accessdate=3 June 2008}}</ref> and ''[[British Bangladeshi Power & Inspiration 100]]''<ref name="bbpower100">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbpower100.com|title=The British Bangladeshi Power 100|publisher=British Bangladeshi Power 100|date=25 January 2012|accessdate=7 March 2012}}</ref> for their significant work, contribution and achievements in British society.
Successful members from the community are recognised in the annual ''[[BritBangla]]'',<ref name="britbangla">{{cite web|url=http://www.britbangla.net/successprofiles.html|title=Success Profiles|publisher=BritBangla|date=24 January 2008|accessdate=8 March 2009}}</ref> ''[[British Bangladeshi Who's Who]]''<ref name="bbwhoswho">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbwhoswho.co.uk/|title=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|publisher=British Bangladeshi Who's Who|date=October 2008|accessdate=3 June 2008}}</ref> and ''[[British Bangladeshi Power & Inspiration 100]]''<ref name="bbpower100">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbpower100.com|title=The British Bangladeshi Power 100|publisher=British Bangladeshi Power 100|date=25 January 2012|accessdate=7 March 2012}}</ref> for their significant work,
contribution and achievements in British society.


==Business and finance==
==Business and finance==
{{See also|Business of British Bangladeshis|Bangladesh Caterers Association UK}}
{{See also|Business of British Bangladeshis|Bangladesh Caterers Association UK|Guild of Bangladeshi Restaurateurs}}
* [[Abdul Latif (restaurateur)|Abdul Latif]] – Restaurateur known for his dish "Curry Hell".<ref name="telegraphtasaruddin">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1576383/Abdul-Latif.html|title=Obituaries: Abdul Latif|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=24 January 2008|accessdate=8 March 2009}}</ref>
* [[Abdul Latif (restaurateur)|Abdul Latif]] – Restaurateur known for his dish "Curry Hell".<ref name="telegraphtasaruddin">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1576383/Abdul-Latif.html|title=Obituaries: Abdul Latif|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=24 January 2008|accessdate=8 March 2009}}</ref>
* [[Aktar Islam]] – Restaurateur, curry chef and businessman.<ref name="dailymailislam">{{cite news |last1=Islam|first1=Aktar|last2=Levin|first2=Angela|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2015490/Drunks-tinned-food-tikka-masala--chef-says-Indian-restaurants-got-wrong.html|title=Ban the balti: Drunks, tinned food and tikka masala - top chef says Indian restaurants have got it all wrong|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=18 July 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> In 2010, his restaurant [[Lasan]] won the Best Local Restaurant category on Channel 4's ''[[The F Word]]''.<ref name="bbcislam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8447841.stm|title=Birmingham restaurant Lasan wins Ramsay's 'F Word'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=8 January 2010|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he won the Central regional heat to reach the final of the BBC Two series ''[[Great British Menu]]''.<ref name="theasiantodayislam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=2455|title=Aktar Islam: Kicking it with the Big Boys!|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Asian Today]]''|date=16 June 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="rewiredpr">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.rewiredpr.com/news/chef_aktar_islam_to_feature_in_this_years_bbc_two_series_great_british_menu/|title=Chef Aktar Islam to feature in this year’s BBC TWO series Great British Menu|work= |location= |publisher=''Rewired PR''|date=15 April 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Aktar Islam]] – Restaurateur, curry chef and businessman.<ref name="dailymailislam">{{cite news |last1=Islam|first1=Aktar|last2=Levin|first2=Angela|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2015490/Drunks-tinned-food-tikka-masala--chef-says-Indian-restaurants-got-wrong.html|title=Ban the balti: Drunks, tinned food and tikka masala - top chef says Indian restaurants have got it all wrong|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=18 July 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> In 2010, his restaurant [[Lasan]] won the Best Local Restaurant category on Channel 4's ''[[The F Word]]''.<ref name="bbcislam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8447841.stm|title=Birmingham restaurant Lasan wins Ramsay's 'F Word'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=8 January 2010|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he won the Central regional heat to reach the final of the BBC Two series ''[[Great British Menu]]''.<ref name="theasiantodayislam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=2455|title=Aktar Islam: Kicking it with the Big Boys!|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Asian Today]]''|date=16 June 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="rewiredpr">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.rewiredpr.com/news/chef_aktar_islam_to_feature_in_this_years_bbc_two_series_great_british_menu/|title=Chef Aktar Islam to feature in this year’s BBC TWO series Great British Menu|work= |location= |publisher=''Rewired PR''|date=15 April 2011|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
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* [[Enam Ali]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Restaurateur and businessman. In 2005, he founded [[The British Curry Awards]]. He is also the founder, publisher and editor of ''[[Spice Business Magazine]]''.<ref name="manchestereveningnewsenam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url= http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/curry-industry-supremo-is-awarded-mbe-906182|title=Curry industry supremo is awarded MBE|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=2 January 2009|accessdate=11 April 2011}}</ref>
* [[Enam Ali]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Restaurateur and businessman. In 2005, he founded [[The British Curry Awards]]. He is also the founder, publisher and editor of ''[[Spice Business Magazine]]''.<ref name="manchestereveningnewsenam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url= http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/curry-industry-supremo-is-awarded-mbe-906182|title=Curry industry supremo is awarded MBE|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=2 January 2009|accessdate=11 April 2011}}</ref>
* [[Foysol Choudhury]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Businessman, community activist and Chairman of [[ELREC|Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council]].<ref name="gbnews24choudhury">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Syed Shah Salim|url=http://www english.gbnews24.com/foysol-choudhury-re-elected-chair-for-edinburgh-lothian-regional-race-equality-council/|title=Foysol Choudhury Re-elected Chair for Edinburgh & Lothian Regional Race Equality Council|work= |location= |publisher=''GBNEWS24.com''|date=13 November 2013|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Foysol Choudhury]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Businessman, community activist and Chairman of [[ELREC|Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council]].<ref name="gbnews24choudhury">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Syed Shah Salim|url=http://www english.gbnews24.com/foysol-choudhury-re-elected-chair-for-edinburgh-lothian-regional-race-equality-council/|title=Foysol Choudhury Re-elected Chair for Edinburgh & Lothian Regional Race Equality Council|work= |location= |publisher=''GBNEWS24.com''|date=13 November 2013|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Helal Miah]] – Investment analyst at [[The Share Centre]].<ref name="telegraphmiah">{{cite news |last=Spence|first=Peter|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/11024825/Roaring-economic-growth-triggers-stock-boom-in-midcaps.html|title=Roaring economic growth triggers stock boom in midcaps|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=11 August 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> His tips for how to invest have appeared in ''[[The Sunday Times]]'' and numerous investment blogs.<ref name="thesundaytimes">{{cite news |last=Miah|first=Helal|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/money/investments/article1472155.ece|title=How to invest: Buy on the dip and follow the dividends|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Sunday Times]]''|date=19 October 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Iqbal Ahmed]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Entrepreneur, and Chairman and Chief Executive of [[Seamark Group]].<ref name="manchestereveningnewsiqbal">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/seamark-boss-iqbal-ahmed-honoured-697587|title=Seamark boss Iqbal Ahmed honoured|work= |location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=22 November 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> [[Sunday Times Rich List 2006|In 2006]], he became the highest British Bangladeshi to feature on the [[Sunday Times Rich List|''Sunday Times'' Rich List]] (listed at number 511).<ref name="timesonlineahmed">{{cite news |last=Bremner|first=Charles|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/richlist/person/0,,43509,00.html|title=The Ahmed Family|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Sunday Times]]''|date=2 January 2009|accessdate=4 April 2009}}</ref> He has a net worth of $250 million.<ref name="worldsrichpeople">{{cite web |last=Loke|first=Steven|url=http://www.worldsrichpeople.com/richest-man-in-bangladesh.html|title=Richest Man In Bangladesh|publisher=The Richest People In The World|date= |accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>
* [[Iqbal Ahmed]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Entrepreneur, and Chairman and Chief Executive of [[Seamark Group]].<ref name="manchestereveningnewsiqbal">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/seamark-boss-iqbal-ahmed-honoured-697587|title=Seamark boss Iqbal Ahmed honoured|work= |location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=22 November 2012|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref> [[Sunday Times Rich List 2006|In 2006]], he became the highest British Bangladeshi to feature on the [[Sunday Times Rich List|''Sunday Times'' Rich List]] (listed at number 511).<ref name="timesonlineahmed">{{cite news |last=Bremner|first=Charles|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/richlist/person/0,,43509,00.html|title=The Ahmed Family|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Sunday Times]]''|date=2 January 2009|accessdate=4 April 2009}}</ref> He has a net worth of $250 million.<ref name="worldsrichpeople">{{cite web |last=Loke|first=Steven|url=http://www.worldsrichpeople.com/richest-man-in-bangladesh.html|title=Richest Man In Bangladesh|publisher=The Richest People In The World|date= |accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>
* [[Iqbal Wahhab]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Entrepreneur, restaurateur, journalist and publisher. He founded ''[[Tandoori Magazine]]'' and multi-award winning restaurant Cinnamon Club.<ref name="startups">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://startups.co.uk/iqbal-wahhab-roast-and-the-cinnamon-club/|title=The restaurateur reveals all about his investment woes, blowing budgets and winning landlords over|work= |location= |publisher=''startups.co.uk''|date=23 July 2008|accessdate=25 May 2010}} Taken from the book ''Starting Your Own Restaurant'' (Crimson Publishing)</ref>
* [[Iqbal Wahhab]] [[Officer of the British Empire|OBE]] – Entrepreneur, restaurateur, journalist and publisher. He founded ''[[Tandoori Magazine]]'' and multi-award winning restaurant Cinnamon Club.<ref name="startups">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://startups.co.uk/iqbal-wahhab-roast-and-the-cinnamon-club/|title=The restaurateur reveals all about his investment woes, blowing budgets and winning landlords over|work= |location= |publisher=''startups.co.uk''|date=23 July 2008|accessdate=25 May 2010}} Taken from the book ''Starting Your Own Restaurant'' (Crimson Publishing)</ref>
* [[Jobeda Ali]] – Social entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker and Chief Executive of Three Sisters Care.<ref name="theguardianali">{{cite news |last=Ali|first=Jobeda|url=http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/social-life-blog/2014/nov/26/homecare-agency-unemployed-muslim-women|title=Care workers are not glorified cleaners|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=26 November 2014 |accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> In 2010, she won the Social Business Leader award at Ogunte Women's Social Leadership Awards.<ref name="socialenterpriselive">{{cite news |last=Cahalane|first=Claudia|url=http://www.socialenterpriselive.com/section/news/people/20100609/israeli-campaigner-career-booster-and-filmaker-celebrated-ogunte-awards|title=Israeli campaigner, career booster and filmaker celebrated at Ogunte awards|work= |location= |publisher=''Social Enterprise''|date=9 June 2010|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Leepu Nizamuddin Awlia]] – Car engineer, designer and coachbuilder, who builds imitation supercars out of old models in a workshop on Discovery Channel's reality television programme ''[[Bangla Bangers|Bangla Bangers/Chop Shop: London Garage]]''.<ref name="telegraphawlia">{{cite news |last=Baker|first=Erin|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/3229816/Metal-gurus.html|title=Metal gurus|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=20 October 2008|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Leepu Nizamuddin Awlia]] – Car engineer, designer and coachbuilder, who builds imitation supercars out of old models in a workshop on Discovery Channel's reality television programme ''[[Bangla Bangers|Bangla Bangers/Chop Shop: London Garage]]''.<ref name="telegraphawlia">{{cite news |last=Baker|first=Erin|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/3229816/Metal-gurus.html|title=Metal gurus|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=20 October 2008|accessdate=1 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Mahee Ferdous Jalil]] – Businessman, founder of [[Channel S]], owner of Prestige Auto Group and television presenter.<ref name="thedailystarjalil1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/12/04/d51204061471.htm|title=Channel-S TV to air programme in Bangladesh|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=4 December 2005|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="thedailystarjalil2">{{cite news |last=Shahed|first=Feeda Hassan|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/campus/2008/03/04/feature_chitchat.htm|title=Chitchat with some British-Bangladeshis|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=23 March 2008|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[Mahee Ferdous Jalil]] – Businessman, founder of [[Channel S]], owner of Prestige Auto Group and television presenter.<ref name="thedailystarjalil1">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/2005/12/04/d51204061471.htm|title=Channel-S TV to air programme in Bangladesh|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=4 December 2005|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="thedailystarjalil2">{{cite news |last=Shahed|first=Feeda Hassan|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/campus/2008/03/04/feature_chitchat.htm|title=Chitchat with some British-Bangladeshis|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=23 March 2008|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
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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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* [[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 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.
* [[Anwarul Hoque]] – Radio presenter best known for presenting the ''Weekend Bengali Show'' on [[BBC Asian Network]]. He was the longest serving presenter for BBC Asian Network before leaving in 2012. In February 2008, he received an award for his excellent contribution to the media by the Birmingham Bangladeshi League.<ref name="birminghammail">{{cite news |last=Brady|first=Poppy|url=http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2008/02/26/awards-to-recognise-bangladeshi-community-97319-20524016/|title=Awards to recognise Bangladeshi community|work= |location=Birmingham|publisher=''[[Birmingham Mail]]''|date=26 February 2008|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</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>
* [[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>
* [[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=London|publisher=''[[London 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 presented 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>
* [[Nina Hossain]] – Journalist, newscaster and sole presenter of ITV London's regional news programme ''[[ITV News London]]''.<ref name="telegraphhossain">{{cite news |last=Jardine|first=Cassandra|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/3626998/You-only-survive-if-youre-up-to-it.html|title='You only survive if you're up to it' Interview with Nina Hossain|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=11 November 2004|accessdate=7 February 2008}}</ref>
* [[Nina Hossain]] – Journalist, newscaster and sole presenter of ITV London's regional news programme ''[[ITV News London]]''.<ref name="telegraphhossain">{{cite news |last=Jardine|first=Cassandra|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/3626998/You-only-survive-if-youre-up-to-it.html|title='You only survive if you're up to it' Interview with Nina Hossain|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''|date=11 November 2004|accessdate=7 February 2008}}</ref>
* [[Nurul Islam (broadcaster)|Nurul Islam]] – Broadcast journalist, radio producer and presenter. He is best remembered for his work with the ''[[BBC World Service]]''.<ref name="voanews">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2006-10-09-voa7.cfm|title=Obituary|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Voice of America]]''|date=9 October 2006|accessdate=28 October 2006}}</ref>
* [[Nurul Islam (broadcaster)|Nurul Islam]] – Broadcast journalist, radio producer and presenter. He is best remembered for his work with the ''[[BBC World Service]]''.<ref name="voanews">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2006-10-09-voa7.cfm|title=Obituary|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Voice of America]]''|date=9 October 2006|accessdate=28 October 2006}}</ref>
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* [[Syed Neaz Ahmad]] – Academic, writer, journalist, columnist and critic. He is best known for anchoring [[NTV (Bangladesh)|NTV]] Europe current affairs talk show ''Talking Point''.<ref name="ntveurope">{{cite web |url=http://www.ntveurope.net/talking_point.php|title=Talking Point|publisher=NTV Europe|date= |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>
* [[Syed Neaz Ahmad]] – Academic, writer, journalist, columnist and critic. He is best known for anchoring [[NTV (Bangladesh)|NTV]] Europe current affairs talk show ''Talking Point''.<ref name="ntveurope">{{cite web |url=http://www.ntveurope.net/talking_point.php|title=Talking Point|publisher=NTV Europe|date= |accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>
* [[Tasmin Lucia-Khan]] – Journalist, presenter and producer.<ref name="bbckhan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/news/tasmin_lucia_khan.shtml|title=Tasmin Lucia Khan|work= |location= |publisher=''BBC Press Office''|date=August 2010|accessdate=14 May 2008}}</ref> She is best known for delivering BBC Three's nightly hourly "[[BBC World News|World News]]" bulletins on ''[[60 Seconds]]''<ref name="bbctasmin2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/02_february/08/.shtml|title=New faces and look for BBC Three's 60seconds|work= |location= |publisher=''BBC Press Office''|date=8 February 2008|accessdate= }}</ref> and presenting ''E24'' on the rolling news channel [[BBC News (TV channel)|BBC News]].<ref name="primetimeunreality">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/tasmin-lucia-khan-and-andy-may-for-bbc-threes-60seconds/|title=Tasmin Lucia Khan and Andy May for BBC Three’s 60 Seconds|work= |location= |publisher=''Unreality Primetime''|date=8 February 2009|accessdate=5 July 2009}}</ref> She currently delivers news bulletins and breaking stories on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] breakfast television programme ''[[Daybreak (2010 TV programme)|Daybreak]]''.<ref name="mirrorkhan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/08/04/tam-s-phew-job-115875-22462433/|title=Tasmin Lucia Khan set to join new ITV breakfast show Daybreak|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Daily Mirror]]''|date=4 August 2010|accessdate=4 August 2010}}</ref>
* [[Tasmin Lucia-Khan]] – Journalist, presenter and producer.<ref name="bbckhan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/news/tasmin_lucia_khan.shtml|title=Tasmin Lucia Khan|work= |location= |publisher=''BBC Press Office''|date=August 2010|accessdate=14 May 2008}}</ref> She is best known for delivering BBC Three's nightly hourly "[[BBC World News|World News]]" bulletins on ''[[60 Seconds]]''<ref name="bbctasmin2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/02_february/08/.shtml|title=New faces and look for BBC Three's 60seconds|work= |location= |publisher=''BBC Press Office''|date=8 February 2008|accessdate= }}</ref> and presenting ''E24'' on the rolling news channel [[BBC News (TV channel)|BBC News]].<ref name="primetimeunreality">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/tasmin-lucia-khan-and-andy-may-for-bbc-threes-60seconds/|title=Tasmin Lucia Khan and Andy May for BBC Three’s 60 Seconds|work= |location= |publisher=''Unreality Primetime''|date=8 February 2009|accessdate=5 July 2009}}</ref> She currently delivers news bulletins and breaking stories on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] breakfast television programme ''[[Daybreak (2010 TV programme)|Daybreak]]''.<ref name="mirrorkhan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/08/04/tam-s-phew-job-115875-22462433/|title=Tasmin Lucia Khan set to join new ITV breakfast show Daybreak|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Daily Mirror]]''|date=4 August 2010|accessdate=4 August 2010}}</ref>
* [[Yasmin Khatun]] – Journalist, television producer and broadcaster.<ref name="huffingtonpostkhatun">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/yasmin-khatun/|title=Yasmin Khatun|work= |location=New York|publisher=''[[The Huffington Post]]''|date=8 May 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref> She reports and produces for the Islam Channel,<ref name="stylist">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/downgrade-your-job-careers-meet-women-who-traded-high-salary-careers-jobs-to-set-up-own-businesses-self-employed|title=Meet the high-flying women who walked away from huge salaries and security to pursue a healthier work/life balance|work= |location= |publisher=''Stylist Magazine''|date=27 November 103|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref> and writes for ''Sisters magazine'' and ''[[The Huffington Post]]''.<ref name="huffingtonpostkhatun"/>
* [[Yasmin Khatun]] – Journalist, television producer and broadcaster.<ref name="huffingtonpostkhatun">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/yasmin-khatun/|title=Yasmin Khatun|work= |location=New York|publisher=''[[The Huffington Post]]''|date=8 May 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref> She reports and produces for the Islam Channel,<ref name="stylist">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/downgrade-your-job-careers-meet-women-who-traded-high-salary-careers-jobs-to-set-up-own-businesses-self-employed|title=Meet the high-flying women who walked away from huge salaries and security to pursue a healthier work/life balance|work= |location= |publisher=''Stylist Magazine''|date=27 November 2014|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref> and writes for ''[[SISTERS Magazine]]'' and ''[[The Huffington Post]]''.<ref name="huffingtonpostkhatun"/>


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* [[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>
* [[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="issuutaher">{{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="issuutaher">{{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>
* [[Dilly Hussain|Dilwar "Dilly" Hussain]] – Journalist who is the deputy editor of ''[http://5pillarsuk.com/ 5Pillars]'', a political blogger for the [http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dilly-hussain/ Huffington Post UK], and a columnist for the [[Middle East Eye]], [[Al Jazeera English]], [https://ceasefiremagazine.co.uk/author/dilly-hussain/ Ceasefire Magazine] and the [http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/author/dilly-hussain/ Foreign Policy Journal].<ref name="breitbart">{{cite news |last=Delingpole|first=James|url=http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/06/23/meet-the-bbcs-new-pet-islamist/|title=Meet the BBC’s New Pet Islamist|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Breitbart (website)|Breitbart]]''|date=23 June 2015|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Dilly Hussain|Dilwar "Dilly" Hussain]] – Journalist who is the deputy editor of ''5Pillars''.<ref name="breitbart">{{cite news |last=Delingpole|first=James|url=http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/06/23/meet-the-bbcs-new-pet-islamist/|title=Meet the BBC’s New Pet Islamist|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Breitbart (website)|Breitbart]]''|date=23 June 2015|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Emdad Rahman]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – 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]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – 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>
* [[Fareena Alam]] – Editor of British Muslim magazine ''Q News''.<ref name="newsweek">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/44503|title=Beyond the Veil|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Newsweek]]''|date=27 November 2006|accessdate=30 September 2007}}</ref> She was named Media Professional of the Year by [[Islamic Relief]] in 2005 and at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in 2006.<ref name="bbcalam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5018520.stm|title=Asian Women of Achievements Awards 2006|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=25 May 2006|accessdate=30 September 2007}}</ref>
* [[Fareena Alam]] – Former editor of British Muslim magazine ''[[Q News (British magazine)|Q News]]''.<ref name="newsweek">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/44503|title=Beyond the Veil|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Newsweek]]''|date=27 November 2006|accessdate=30 September 2007}}</ref> She was named Media Professional of the Year by [[Islamic Relief]] in 2005 and at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in 2006.<ref name="bbcalam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5018520.stm|title=Asian Women of Achievements Awards 2006|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=25 May 2006|accessdate=30 September 2007}}</ref>
* [[Mary Rahman]] – Press and public relations consultant and Director of MRPR.<ref name="asiansinmedia">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/radio/205|title=Mary Rahman elected to the AMA board|work= |location= |publisher=''Asians In Media magazine''|date=14 November 2003|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Mary Rahman]] – Press and public relations consultant and Director of MRPR.<ref name="asiansinmedia">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/radio/205|title=Mary Rahman elected to the AMA board|work= |location= |publisher=''Asians In Media magazine''|date=14 November 2003|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Murad Ahmed]] – Journalist who works as a European technology correspondent for the ''[[Financial Times]]''. He writes about innovations with the internet, social media and consumer electronics.<ref name="featuresexec">{{cite news |last=Townsend|first=Oli|url=http://www.featuresexec.com/bulletin/news_article.php?id=22635#.VMq1Yy7pP8cx|title=Financial Times appoints European tech correspondent|work= |location= |publisher=''FeaturesExec Media Bulletin''|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Murad Ahmed]] – Journalist who works as a European technology correspondent for the ''[[Financial Times]]''. He writes about innovations with the internet, social media and consumer electronics.<ref name="featuresexec">{{cite news |last=Townsend|first=Oli|url=http://www.featuresexec.com/bulletin/news_article.php?id=22635#.VMq1Yy7pP8cx|title=Financial Times appoints European tech correspondent|work= |location= |publisher=''FeaturesExec Media Bulletin''|date=14 March 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Rejina Sabur-Cross]] – Food writer and blogger. She edits on her food blog Gastrogeek and wrote the cookbook ''Gastrogeek: What to eat when you're in a hurry, hungry or hard up''.<ref name="dailymailsabur">{{cite news |last=Koski|first=John|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2268183/Gastrogeek-Rejina-Sabur-Cross-Food-book-week.html|title=Food book of the week: Gastrogeek by Rejina Sabur-Cross|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=26 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="metrosabur">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/2013/01/24/gastro-geek-offers-a-twist-on-the-traditional-with-its-offbeat-recipes-3364221/|title=Gastro Geek offers a twist on the traditional with its offbeat recipes|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]''|date=24 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Rejina Sabur-Cross]] – Food writer and blogger. She edits on her food blog Gastrogeek and wrote the cookbook ''Gastrogeek: What to eat when you're in a hurry, hungry or hard up''.<ref name="dailymailsabur">{{cite news |last=Koski|first=John|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2268183/Gastrogeek-Rejina-Sabur-Cross-Food-book-week.html|title=Food book of the week: Gastrogeek by Rejina Sabur-Cross|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=26 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="metrosabur">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/2013/01/24/gastro-geek-offers-a-twist-on-the-traditional-with-its-offbeat-recipes-3364221/|title=Gastro Geek offers a twist on the traditional with its offbeat recipes|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]''|date=24 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sarwar Ahmed]] – Publisher best known for founding ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' in 1989.<ref name="theguardiansarwar">{{cite news |last1=Vasagar|first1=Jeevan|last2=Kelso|first2=Paul|last3=James-Gregory|first3=Sally|last4=Dodd|first4=Vikram|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/jun/17/religion.immigrationpolicy|title=The winners|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=17 June 2002|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He is currently publisher of ''Asiana'' and ''Asiana Wedding''.<ref name="alalodulal">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.alalodulal.org/2012/12/19/british/|title=British Bangladeshi "Power 100"|work= |location= |publisher=''Alal O Dulal''|date=19 December 2012|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In 2013, he was awarded the Services to Media award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="manchestereveningnewssarwar">{{cite news |last=Begum|first=Shelina|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/british-muslims-who-have-made-a-significant-1282246|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|work= |location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="asianimageahmed">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10197507.Winners_honoured_at_British_Muslim_Awards/|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sarwar Ahmed]] – Publisher best known for founding ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' in 1989.<ref name="guardiansarwar">{{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=The winners|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=17 June 2002|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He is the publisher of ''Asiana'' and ''Asiana Wedding''.<ref name="alalodulal">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.alalodulal.org/2012/12/19/british/|title=British Bangladeshi "Power 100"|work= |location= |publisher=''Alal O Dulal''|date=19 December 2012|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> In 2013, he was awarded the Services to Media award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="manchestereveningnewssarwar">{{cite news |last=Begum|first=Shelina|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/british-muslims-who-have-made-a-significant-1282246|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|work= |location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="asianimageahmed">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10197507.Winners_honoured_at_British_Muslim_Awards/|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
* [[Serajur Rahman|A. N. M. Serajur Rahman]] – Journalist, broadcaster and Bangladeshi nationalist.<ref name="thedailystarrahman">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/03/28/d4032801055.htm|title=Independence Day celebrated|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=28 April 2004|accessdate=18 March 2011}}</ref>
* [[Serajur Rahman|A. N. M. Serajur Rahman]] – Journalist and broadcaster.<ref name="thedailystarrahman">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/03/28/d4032801055.htm|title=Independence Day celebrated|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=28 April 2004|accessdate=18 March 2011}}</ref> From 1960 to 1994, he worked for [[BBC World Service]], and was the deputy chief of [[BBC Bangla]] Service before retirement.<ref name="thedailystarrahman">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/journo-sirajur-rahman-dies-91315|title=Journo Sirajur Rahman dies|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=2 June 2015|accessdate=2 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[Shamim Chowdhury]] – Television and print journalist for ''[[Al Jazeera English]]''.<ref name="asiancommunity">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/shamim-chowdhury-we-cannot-stop-this-extremism-on-our-own-406956.html|title=Shamim Chowdhury: We cannot stop this extremism on our own|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=7 July 2006|accessdate=18 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Shamim Chowdhury]] – Television and print journalist for ''[[Al Jazeera English]]''.<ref name="asiancommunity">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/shamim-chowdhury-we-cannot-stop-this-extremism-on-our-own-406956.html|title=Shamim Chowdhury: We cannot stop this extremism on our own|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=7 July 2006|accessdate=18 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Shelina Begum]] – Journalist and editor of ''Asian News''.<ref name="journalismbegum">{{cite news |last=Oliver|first=Laura|url=https://www.journalism.co.uk/media-appointments/asian-news-appoints-new-editor/s8/a530504/|title=Asian News appoints new editor|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Journalism.co.uk]]''|date=6 November 2014|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> In 2006, she was named North West Journalist of the Year at the [[BNFL|British Nuclear Fuels]]-sponsored press wards.<ref name="manchestereveningnewsbegum">{{cite news |last=Begum|first=Shelina|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/our-shelina-is-north-wests-best-1037155|title=Our Shelina is North West's best|work= |location=Manchester|publisher=''[[Manchester Evening News]]''|date=14 August 2007|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Syed Nahas Pasha]] – Journalist and editor-in-chief of ''[[Janomot]]'' and ''Curry Life'' magazine.<ref name="capitalmarketfair">{{cite web |url=http://www.capitalmarketfair.co.uk/organiser/syedpasha.html|title=Syed Nahas Pasha|publisher=Bangladesh Capital Market Fair 2012|date= |accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Syed Nahas Pasha]] – Journalist and editor-in-chief of ''[[Janomot]]'' and ''Curry Life'' magazine.<ref name="capitalmarketfair">{{cite web |url=http://www.capitalmarketfair.co.uk/organiser/syedpasha.html|title=Syed Nahas Pasha|publisher=Bangladesh Capital Market Fair 2012|date= |accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>


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* [[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/local-news/ealing-central--acton-constituency-9050446|title=Ealing Central & Acton constituency results|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=1 June 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 |last=Russell|first=Michael|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/ealing-labour-pick-tv-stars-6281362|title=Ealing Labour pick TV star's sister as their General Election candidate|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=7 May 2015|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</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/local-news/ealing-central--acton-constituency-9050446|title=Ealing Central & Acton constituency results|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=8 May 2015|accessdate=1 June 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 |last=Russell|first=Michael|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/ealing-labour-pick-tv-stars-6281362|title=Ealing Labour pick TV star's sister as their General Election candidate|work= |location=London|publisher=''Get West London''|date=7 May 2015|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[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>
* [[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>
* [[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=1 June 2015}}</ref> former 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>
* [[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=1 June 2015}}</ref> former 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=London|publisher=''[[Bdnews24.com]]''|date=19 June 2013|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>


===Life peers===
===Life peers===
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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>
* [[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]] – 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]] [[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 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><ref name="eastlondonadvertiserkhan">{{cite news |last=Kvist|first=Else|url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/tower_hamlets_councillor_rania_khan_up_for_award_after_fighting_against_sex_and_lap_dancing_clubs_1_1212984|title=Tower Hamlets councillor Rania Khan up for award after fighting against sex and lap dancing clubs|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=17 February 2012|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</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><ref name="eastlondonadvertiserkhan">{{cite news |last=Kvist|first=Else|url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/tower_hamlets_councillor_rania_khan_up_for_award_after_fighting_against_sex_and_lap_dancing_clubs_1_1212984|title=Tower Hamlets councillor Rania Khan up for award after fighting against sex and lap dancing clubs|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=17 February 2012|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</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]] 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 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>
* [[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"/>


==Policy==
==Policy==
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* [[Mumzy Stranger|Muhammad Mumith Ahmed / Mumzy Stranger]] – R&B and hip-hop singer-songwriter. In 2009, he became the first musician of Bangladeshi descent to release a music single with "One More Dance".<ref name="mtviggy">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mtviggy.com/desi/music-video-mumzy-stranger-one-more-dance|title=Music Video: "One More Dance" by Mumzy Stranger|work= |location= |publisher=''MTV Iggy''|date= |accessdate=18 June 2009}} MTV Iggy</ref> In 2011, he was awarded Best Urban Act at the [[UK Asian Music Awards]].<ref name="desiblitzmumzy">{{cite news |last=Sembhi|first=Jas|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/2011-uk-asian-music-awards-winners|title=2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners|work= |location= |publisher=''DESIblitz''|date=10 March 2011|accessdate=18 June 2009}}</ref>
* [[Mumzy Stranger|Muhammad Mumith Ahmed / Mumzy Stranger]] – R&B and hip-hop singer-songwriter. In 2009, he became the first musician of Bangladeshi descent to release a music single with "One More Dance".<ref name="mtviggy">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.mtviggy.com/desi/music-video-mumzy-stranger-one-more-dance|title=Music Video: "One More Dance" by Mumzy Stranger|work= |location= |publisher=''MTV Iggy''|date= |accessdate=18 June 2009}} MTV Iggy</ref> In 2011, he was awarded Best Urban Act at the [[UK Asian Music Awards]].<ref name="desiblitzmumzy">{{cite news |last=Sembhi|first=Jas|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/2011-uk-asian-music-awards-winners|title=2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners|work= |location= |publisher=''DESIblitz''|date=10 March 2011|accessdate=18 June 2009}}</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>
* [[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>
* [[Rubayyat Jahan]] – Singer who reached the final round of Brit Asia TV's ''Asian Superstars'' in 2010.<ref name="banglamirrornews">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.banglamirrornews.com/2015/03/singing-sensation-rubayyat/|title=Singing sensation Rubayyat|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=20 March 2015|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> In 2013, she was nominated for Best Female Act at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.<ref name="asianimagejahan">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/leisure/music/10663655.Brit_Asia_TV_Music_Awards_2013_finalists/|title=Brit Asia TV Music Awards 2013 finalists|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=9 September 2013|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</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 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>
* [[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>
* [[Shakila Karim]] – Singer-songwriter whose singles "[[Just Let It Go]]" and "[[Heroes (Shakila Karim song)|Heroes]]" were released in July and December 2011.<ref name="eastlondonadvertiserkarim">{{cite news |last=Huntley|first=Victoria|url=http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/east_end_s_shakila_sets_sights_on_fame_as_uk_s_first_bangladeshi_pop_star_1_951934|title=East End’s Shakila sets sights on fame as UK’s first Bangladeshi pop star|work= |location=London|publisher=''[[Docklands and East London Advertiser|East London Advertiser]]''|date=4 July 2011|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="essexlifemag">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.essexlifemag.co.uk/people/charity_single_raises_money_for_help_for_heroes_1_1648305|title=Charity single raises money for Help for Heroes|work= |location=Essex|publisher=''Essex Life''|date=22 November 2011|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Shama Rahman]] – Singer-songwriter, sitarist and actress. In June 2013, her debut solo album ''[[Fable:Time]]'' was released.<ref name="ideastap">{{cite web |url=http://www.ideastap.com/People/ShamaRahman|title=Shama Rahman|publisher=IdeasTap|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shama Rahman]] – Singer-songwriter, sitarist and actress. In June 2013, her debut solo album ''[[Fable:Time]]'' was released.<ref name="ideastap">{{cite web |url=http://www.ideastap.com/People/ShamaRahman|title=Shama Rahman|publisher=IdeasTap|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shapla Salique]] – Bengali folk singer-songwriter and harmonium player.<ref name="oitijjoshapla">{{cite web |url=http://www.oitijjo.org/shapla-salique/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Oitij-jo|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> She has released two solo albums; ''Siyono na Siyona'' in 1997, and ''Lai Lai'' in 2002.<ref name="oitijjoshapla"/><ref name="banglamirror">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/05-Bangla-Mirror-2003.jpg|title=Sylheti girl sings her way into the Hindi market|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=3 October 2003|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref>
* [[Shapla Salique]] – Bengali folk singer-songwriter and harmonium player.<ref name="oitijjoshapla">{{cite web |url=http://www.oitijjo.org/shapla-salique/|title=Shapla Salique|publisher=Oitij-jo|date= |accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> She has released two solo albums; ''Siyono na Siyona'' in 1997, and ''Lai Lai'' in 2002.<ref name="oitijjoshapla"/><ref name="banglamirror">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.shaplasalique.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/05-Bangla-Mirror-2003.jpg|title=Sylheti girl sings her way into the Hindi market|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Bangla Mirror]]''|date=3 October 2003|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref>
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* [[Leesa Gazi]] – Writer, playwright, theatre director and actress. She is best known for her play ''[[Birangona: Women of War]]''.<ref name="theguardiangazi">{{cite news |last=Anam|first=Tahmina|url=http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/apr/15/silence-bangladesh-birangona-women-of-war-play|title=Bangladesh's Birangona women: 'Tell the world our story'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=15 April 2014|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="thedailystarhazi">{{cite news |last=Dey|first=Saurav|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/bringing-forth-unsung-tales-of-birangonas/|title=Bringing Forth Unsung Tales of Birangonas|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=28 August 2013|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Leesa Gazi]] – Writer, playwright, theatre director and actress. She is best known for her play ''[[Birangona: Women of War]]''.<ref name="theguardiangazi">{{cite news |last=Anam|first=Tahmina|url=http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/apr/15/silence-bangladesh-birangona-women-of-war-play|title=Bangladesh's Birangona women: 'Tell the world our story'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=15 April 2014|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="thedailystarhazi">{{cite news |last=Dey|first=Saurav|url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/bringing-forth-unsung-tales-of-birangonas/|title=Bringing Forth Unsung Tales of Birangonas|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=28 August 2013|accessdate=2 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Menhaj Huda]] – Film and television director, producer and screenwriter, best known for directing and producing ''[[Kidulthood]]'' in 2006.<ref name="starburstmagazine">{{cite news |last=Haynes|first=Chloe|url=http://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/interviews/4797-interview-menhaj-huda-director-of-comedown|title=IInterview: Menhaj Huda, Director of COMEDOWN|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Starburst (magazine)|Starburst]]''|date=30 November 2010|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref>
* [[Menhaj Huda]] – Film and television director, producer and screenwriter, best known for directing and producing ''[[Kidulthood]]'' in 2006.<ref name="starburstmagazine">{{cite news |last=Haynes|first=Chloe|url=http://www.starburstmagazine.com/features/interviews/4797-interview-menhaj-huda-director-of-comedown|title=IInterview: Menhaj Huda, Director of COMEDOWN|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Starburst (magazine)|Starburst]]''|date=30 November 2010|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref>
* [[Mukul Ahmed]] – Theatre director and producer who has directed a series of classics, new writing and play readings. He has directed ''[[People's Romeo]]'' (based on ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]''), ''[[Julius Caesar (play)|Julius Caesar]]'' and [[Tahmima Anam]]'s ''[[A Golden Age]]''.<ref name="thedailystarahmed">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=120325|title=A "Sonata" for Dhaka|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=4 January 2010|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[Mukul Ahmed]] – Theatre director and producer who has directed a series of classics, new writing and play readings. He has directed ''[[People's Romeo]]'' (based on ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]''), ''[[Julius Caesar (play)|Julius Caesar]]'' and Tahmima Anam's ''[[A Golden Age]]''.<ref name="thedailystarahmed">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=120325|title=A "Sonata" for Dhaka|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=''[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]''|date=4 January 2010|accessdate=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* [[Munsur Ali]] – Film producer, screenwriter and director. He wrote, directed and produced ''Shongram'', a romantic drama set during the 1971 [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name="asianaali">{{cite news |last=Sainbhee|first=Kiran|url=http://www.asiana.tv/entertainment/love-and-loss|title=Love And Loss|work= |location= |publisher=''Asiana.tv''|date=28 June 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref> This was the first time a British film was simultaneously written, produced and directed by a British Bangladeshi.<ref name="breaklondon">{{cite news |last=Blackman|first=Trevor|url=http://www.breaklondon.co.uk/read/shongram-the-struggle-for-love-and-survival-bangladesh-1971|title=Shongram – The struggle for love and survival – Bangladesh 1971|work= |location=London|publisher=''BreakLondon''|date=8 February 2014|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Munsur Ali]] – Film producer, screenwriter and director. He wrote, directed and produced ''Shongram'', a romantic drama set during the 1971 [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name="asianaali">{{cite news |last=Sainbhee|first=Kiran|url=http://www.asiana.tv/entertainment/love-and-loss|title=Love And Loss|work= |location= |publisher=''Asiana.tv''|date=28 June 2013|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref> This was the first time a British film was simultaneously written, produced and directed by a British Bangladeshi.<ref name="breaklondon">{{cite news |last=Blackman|first=Trevor|url=http://www.breaklondon.co.uk/read/shongram-the-struggle-for-love-and-survival-bangladesh-1971|title=Shongram – The struggle for love and survival – Bangladesh 1971|work= |location=London|publisher=''BreakLondon''|date=8 February 2014|accessdate=1 March 2014}}</ref>
* [[Nazrin Choudhury]] – Screenwriter and actress on drama serials.<ref name="guardiannazrin">{{cite news |last=Daoust|first=Phil|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2005/nov/02/radio.tvandradio|title=Pick of the day|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=2 November 2005|accessdate=9 February 2011}}</ref> In 2006, her critically acclaimed radio play ''Mixed Blood''<ref name="radiolistings">{{cite web |url=http://www.radiolistings.co.uk/programmes/m/mi/mixed_blood.html|title=Mixed Blood|publisher= |date= |accessdate=9 February 2011}}</ref> won the [[Richard Imison Award]].
* [[Nazrin Choudhury]] – Screenwriter and actress on drama serials.<ref name="guardiannazrin">{{cite news |last=Daoust|first=Phil|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2005/nov/02/radio.tvandradio|title=Pick of the day|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=2 November 2005|accessdate=9 February 2011}}</ref> In 2006, her critically acclaimed radio play ''Mixed Blood''<ref name="radiolistings">{{cite web |url=http://www.radiolistings.co.uk/programmes/m/mi/mixed_blood.html|title=Mixed Blood|publisher= |date= |accessdate=9 February 2011}}</ref> won the [[Richard Imison Award]].
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* [[Mizan the Poet|Mizanur "Mizan the Poet" Rahman]] – Spoken word poet, activist, community worker whose work contains social, religious and political commentary.<ref name="desiblitzmizan">{{cite news |last=Choudhury|first=Sharmeen|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/spoken-word-artist-mizan-poet|title=Spoken Word Artist Mizan the Poet|work= |location= |publisher=''DESIblitz''|date=4 May 2014|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Mizan the Poet|Mizanur "Mizan the Poet" Rahman]] – Spoken word poet, activist, community worker whose work contains social, religious and political commentary.<ref name="desiblitzmizan">{{cite news |last=Choudhury|first=Sharmeen|url=http://www.desiblitz.com/content/spoken-word-artist-mizan-poet|title=Spoken Word Artist Mizan the Poet|work= |location= |publisher=''DESIblitz''|date=4 May 2014|accessdate=1 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Mohammed Ali (artist)|Mohammed Ali]] – Street artist well known for combining [[street art]] with [[Islamic art|Islamic script and patterns]] as Aerosol Arabic.<ref name="theasiantodayali">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=403|title=Mohammed Ali: Art Imitating Life Post 9/11|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Asian Today]]''|date=12 June 2008|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="desixpressali">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.desixpress.co.uk/article.aspx?articleID=403|title=Mohammed Ali: Art Imitating Life Post 9/11|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Desi Xpress]]''|date=12 June 2008|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> In January 2009, he was awarded [[Arts Council England]]'s Diversity [[South Bank Sky Arts Award|Award]].<ref name="bbcislam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/01/21/mohammed_ali_south_bank_show_award_feature.shtml|title=Street artist wins South Bank Show award|work= |location=Birmingham|publisher=''[[BBC Birmingham]]''|date=21 January 2009|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Mohammed Ali (artist)|Mohammed Ali]] – Street artist well known for combining [[street art]] with [[Islamic art|Islamic script and patterns]] as Aerosol Arabic.<ref name="theasiantodayali">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.theasiantoday.com/article.aspx?articleId=403|title=Mohammed Ali: Art Imitating Life Post 9/11|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Asian Today]]''|date=12 June 2008|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref><ref name="desixpressali">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.desixpress.co.uk/article.aspx?articleID=403|title=Mohammed Ali: Art Imitating Life Post 9/11|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Desi Xpress]]''|date=12 June 2008|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> In January 2009, he was awarded [[Arts Council England]]'s Diversity [[South Bank Sky Arts Award|Award]].<ref name="bbcislam">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/01/21/mohammed_ali_south_bank_show_award_feature.shtml|title=Street artist wins South Bank Show award|work= |location=Birmingham|publisher=''[[BBC Birmingham]]''|date=21 January 2009|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
* [[Momtaz Begum-Hussain]] – Journalist and craft expert.<ref name="journalismbegumhussain">{{cite news |last=Gunter|first=Joel|url=https://www.journalism.co.uk/media-appointments/momtaz-begum-hossain-joins-asiana-and-asiana-weddings-magazines-/s8/a538438/|title=Momtaz Begum-Hossain joins Asiana and Asiana Weddings magazines|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Journalism.co.uk]]''|date=27 April 2010|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> She has a blog called ''Cos I Like Making Stuff'' and has written two craft books.<ref name="metrobegum-hussain">{{cite news |last=Jacobs|first=Bel|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/2012/05/30/what-i-wear-momtaz-begum-hossain-on-her-eccentric-sense-of-style-450855/|title=What I wear: Momtaz Begum-Hossain on her eccentric sense of style|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]''|date=30 May 2012|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> She has been named one of the Top 100 influential crafters in the UK.<ref name="bbcbegum-hossain">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/work-in-broadcast/article/art20150505120319146|title=Momtaz Begum-Hossain |work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC]]''|date= |accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Naz Choudhury]] – Dance choreographer, show producer and artistic director. He appeared on ''[[Dragons' Den]]'' in 2010,<ref name=bbcchoudhury>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nvrwb|title=Dragons' Den - Entrepreneurs - Naz Choudhury|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=14 July 2010|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref> and reached the semi-final ''[[Got to Dance]]'' with his dance troupe Bolly-Flex in 2011.<ref name="eastlondonlines">{{cite news |last=Mochia|first=Erica|url=http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2011/02/bolly-flex-2/|title=Bollywood dancers aim high despite TV show exit|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London Lines''|date=23 February 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He has bought some of the most famous Bollywood names to perform in the UK.<ref name="bollyspice">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bollyspice.com/40132/naz-choudhury-speaks-about-all-things-bollywood-and-sonu-atifs-upcoming-dhamaka|title=Naz Choudhury speaks about all things Bollywood and Sonu & Atif’s upcoming Dhamaka!|work= |location= |publisher=''BollySpice''|date=23 February 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He has played at [[the O2 Arena]],<ref name="pakimag">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Imran|url=http://www.pakimag.com/showbiz/eid-masti-live-concert-show-in-london.html|title=Eid Masti Live Concert Show In London|work= |location= |publisher=''Paki Mag''|date=9 October 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> performed at the [[Royal Opera House]]<ref name="spitalfieldslifechoudhury">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.spitalfieldslife.com/2011/07/16/the-bollywood-dancers-of-whitechapel/|title=Eid Masti Live Concert Show In London|work= |location=London|publisher=''Spitalfields Life''|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> and opened the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] Handover Ceremony in Glasgow.
* [[Naz Choudhury]] – Dance choreographer, show producer and artistic director. He appeared on ''[[Dragons' Den]]'' in 2010,<ref name=bbcchoudhury>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01nvrwb|title=Dragons' Den - Entrepreneurs - Naz Choudhury|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=14 July 2010|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref> and reached the semi-final ''[[Got to Dance]]'' with his dance troupe Bolly-Flex in 2011.<ref name="eastlondonlines">{{cite news |last=Mochia|first=Erica|url=http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2011/02/bolly-flex-2/|title=Bollywood dancers aim high despite TV show exit|work= |location=London|publisher=''East London Lines''|date=23 February 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He has bought some of the most famous Bollywood names to perform in the UK.<ref name="bollyspice">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.bollyspice.com/40132/naz-choudhury-speaks-about-all-things-bollywood-and-sonu-atifs-upcoming-dhamaka|title=Naz Choudhury speaks about all things Bollywood and Sonu & Atif’s upcoming Dhamaka!|work= |location= |publisher=''BollySpice''|date=23 February 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> He has played at [[the O2 Arena]],<ref name="pakimag">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Imran|url=http://www.pakimag.com/showbiz/eid-masti-live-concert-show-in-london.html|title=Eid Masti Live Concert Show In London|work= |location= |publisher=''Paki Mag''|date=9 October 2013|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> performed at the [[Royal Opera House]]<ref name="spitalfieldslifechoudhury">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.spitalfieldslife.com/2011/07/16/the-bollywood-dancers-of-whitechapel/|title=Eid Masti Live Concert Show In London|work= |location=London|publisher=''Spitalfields Life''|date=16 July 2011|accessdate=1 February 2014}}</ref> and opened the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] Handover Ceremony in Glasgow.
* [[Rezia Wahid]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Textile artist whose work has been exhibited both in the UK and abroad.<ref name="guardianwahid">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/617919.teacher_has_woven_her_way_to_an_mbe/|title=Teacher has woven her way to an MBE|work= |location= |publisher=''Guardian Series''|date=29 July 2005|accessdate=6 June 2009}}</ref>
* [[Rezia Wahid]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Textile artist whose work has been exhibited both in the UK and abroad.<ref name="guardian-series">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/617919.teacher_has_woven_her_way_to_an_mbe/|title=Teacher has woven her way to an MBE|work= |location= |publisher=''Guardian Series''|date=29 July 2005|accessdate=6 June 2009}}</ref>
* [[Ruby Hammer]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Fashion and beauty makeup artist,<ref name="femaleentrepreneurassociation">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/magazine/from-international-makeup-artist-to-successful-entrepreneur-ruby-hammer-shares-her-inspirational-story/|title=From International Makeup Artist to Successful Entrepreneur – Ruby Hammer Shares Her Inspirational Story|work= |location= |publisher=''Female Entrepreneur Association''|date=24 October 2011|accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref> and founder of Ruby & Millie cosmetics brand.<ref name="thetrustedbeautyguide">{{cite web |url=http://www.thetrustedbeautyguide.co.uk/#/ruby-eyes/4533901282|title=Ruby Hammer – Eyes|publisher=The Trusted Beauty Guide|date= |accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ruby Hammer]] [[Member of the British Empire|MBE]] – Fashion and beauty makeup artist,<ref name="femaleentrepreneurassociation">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/magazine/from-international-makeup-artist-to-successful-entrepreneur-ruby-hammer-shares-her-inspirational-story/|title=From International Makeup Artist to Successful Entrepreneur – Ruby Hammer Shares Her Inspirational Story|work= |location= |publisher=''Female Entrepreneur Association''|date=24 October 2011|accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref> and founder of Ruby & Millie cosmetics brand.<ref name="thetrustedbeautyguide">{{cite web |url=http://www.thetrustedbeautyguide.co.uk/#/ruby-eyes/4533901282|title=Ruby Hammer – Eyes|publisher=The Trusted Beauty Guide|date= |accessdate=9 April 2012}}</ref>
* [[Ruh al-Alam]] – Islamic artist and founder of [[Islamic calligraphy|Islamic calligraphic]] artwork project Visual Dhikr.<ref name="pspthebeautifulscript">{{cite web |url=http://www.pspthebeautifulscript.com/artists/ruhal.html|title=Ruh al-'Alam|publisher=PSP - the beautiful script|date=5 June 2009|accessdate= }} Ruh al-'Alam</ref>
* [[Ruh al-Alam]] – Islamic artist and founder of [[Islamic calligraphy|Islamic calligraphic]] artwork project Visual Dhikr.<ref name="pspthebeautifulscript">{{cite web |url=http://www.pspthebeautifulscript.com/artists/ruhal.html|title=Ruh al-'Alam|publisher=PSP - the beautiful script|date=5 June 2009|accessdate= }} Ruh al-'Alam</ref>
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* [[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>
* [[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>
* [[Mahmud al-Rashid]] – Human rights barrister,<ref name="bbcalrashid">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1809791.stm|title=Blunkett 'wrong on arranged marriages'|work= |location= |publisher=''[[BBC News]]''|date=8 February 2002|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> and publisher and editor-in-chief of ''[[Emel (magazine)|Emel]]''.<ref name="saudiaramcoworld">{{cite news |last=Eigeland|first=Tor|url=https://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200402/i.emel.s.i.hope.htm|title=Faith in practice|work= |location=Saudi Arabia|publisher=''[[Saudi Aramco World]]''|date=March–April 2004|page=12–14|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</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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* [[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>
* [[Kia Abdullah]] –Novelist and journalist, who contributes on ''[[The Guardian]]'' newspaper<ref name="guardianabdullah">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/kiaabdullah|title=Kia Abdullah|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=4 July 2008|accessdate=2 February 2009}}</ref> and has written two novels: 2006's ''Life, Love and Assimilation''<ref name="amazonlla">{{Cite book|title=Life, Love and Assimilation|publisher=''[[Amazon.co.uk]]''|date=17 May 2006|id= {{ASIN|1897312008|country=uk}}}}</ref> and 2009's ''Child's Play''.<ref name="amazonchildsplay">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0955807859/|title=Child's Play|publisher=''[[Amazon.co.uk]]''|date= |accessdate=December 2009}}</ref>
* [[Kia Abdullah]] – Novelist and journalist, who contributes on ''[[The Guardian]]''<ref name="guardianabdullah">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/kiaabdullah|title=Kia Abdullah|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=4 July 2008|accessdate=2 February 2009}}</ref> and has written two novels: 2006's ''Life, Love and Assimilation''<ref name="amazonlla">{{Cite book|title=Life, Love and Assimilation|publisher=''[[Amazon.co.uk]]''|date=17 May 2006|id= {{ASIN|1897312008|country=uk}}}}</ref> and 2009's ''Child's Play''.<ref name="amazonchildsplay">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0955807859/|title=Child's Play|publisher=''[[Amazon.co.uk]]''|date= |accessdate=December 2009}}</ref>
* [[Monica Ali]] – Author of the 2004 novel ''[[Brick Lane (book)|Brick Lane]]''.<ref name="dailymailmonica">{{cite news |last=Miller|first=Norman|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054090/The-Great-Surrender-How-Britain-given-religious-fanatics-intent-destroying-way-life.html|title=Ali's 'refreshingly' simple tale|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=17 September 2003|accessdate=28 April 2009}}</ref>
* [[Monica Ali]] – Author of the 2004 novel ''[[Brick Lane (book)|Brick Lane]]''.<ref name="dailymailmonica">{{cite news |last=Miller|first=Norman|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1054090/The-Great-Surrender-How-Britain-given-religious-fanatics-intent-destroying-way-life.html|title=Ali's 'refreshingly' simple tale|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Mail Online]]''|date=17 September 2003|accessdate=28 April 2009}}</ref>
* [[Muhammad Mojlum Khan]] – Non-fiction writer. He wrote the 2008 book ''[[The Muslim 100|The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History]]''<ref name="muslimnews1">{{cite news |last=Elshayyal|first=M. F|url=http://www.archive.muslimnews.co.uk/paper/index.php?article=3714|title=Book Review - One hundred influential Muslim personalities|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Muslim News]]''|date=26 September 2008|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> and the 2013 book ''The Muslim Heritage of Bengal: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of Great Muslim Scholars, Writers and Reformers of Bangladesh and West Bengal''.<ref name="muslimnews2">{{cite news |last=Ali|first=Fuad. M|url=http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/newspaper/regular-columns/book-review-rediscovering-the-muslim-heritage-of-bengal/|title=Book Review: Rediscovering the Muslim heritage of Bengal|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Muslim News]]''|date=26 July 2013|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
* [[Muhammad Mojlum Khan]] – Non-fiction writer. He wrote the 2008 book ''[[The Muslim 100|The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History]]''<ref name="muslimnews1">{{cite news |last=Elshayyal|first=M. F|url=http://www.archive.muslimnews.co.uk/paper/index.php?article=3714|title=Book Review - One hundred influential Muslim personalities|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Muslim News]]''|date=26 September 2008|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref> and the 2013 book ''The Muslim Heritage of Bengal: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of Great Muslim Scholars, Writers and Reformers of Bangladesh and West Bengal''.<ref name="muslimnews2">{{cite news |last=Ali|first=Fuad. M|url=http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/newspaper/regular-columns/book-review-rediscovering-the-muslim-heritage-of-bengal/|title=Book Review: Rediscovering the Muslim heritage of Bengal|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Muslim News]]''|date=26 July 2013|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
* [[Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed]] – Author, lecturer, political scientist specialising in interdisciplinary security studies and participant of the [[9/11 Truth movement]].<ref name="newint">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Nafeez Mosaddeq|url=http://www.newint.org/features/2009/10/01/blowback-extended-version/|title=Our Terrorists|work= |location= |publisher=''[[New Internationalist]]''|date=October 2009|accessdate=7 December 2009}}</ref>
* [[Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed]] – Author, lecturer, political scientist specialising in interdisciplinary security studies and participant of the [[9/11 Truth movement]].<ref name="newint">{{cite news |last=Ahmed|first=Nafeez Mosaddeq|url=http://www.newint.org/features/2009/10/01/blowback-extended-version/|title=Our Terrorists|work= |location= |publisher=''[[New Internationalist]]''|date=October 2009|accessdate=7 December 2009}}</ref>
* [[Rekha Waheed]] – Writer and novelist, best known as the author of the 2004 novel ''The A-Z Guide To Arranged Marriage''.<ref name="authorsonline">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.authorsonline.co.uk/viewauthor.php?pid=450|title=Biography for Rekha Waheed |location= |work= |publisher=Authors OnLine|date=27 October 2005|accessdate=18 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Rekha Waheed]] – Writer and novelist, who has written four novels including 2004's ''[[The A-Z Guide To Arranged Marriage]]'', and 2010's ''[[Saris and the City]]'' and ''[[My Bollywood Wedding]]''.<ref name="authorsonline">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.authorsonline.co.uk/viewauthor.php?pid=450|title=Biography for Rekha Waheed |location= |work= |publisher=Authors OnLine|date=27 October 2005|accessdate=18 September 2011}}</ref>
* [[Roopa Farooki]] – Novelist.<ref name="guardianfarooki">{{cite news |last= Farooki|first=Roopa|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/jul/28/familyandrelationships.family|title=This charming man|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=28 July 2007|accessdate=12 March 2011}}</ref>
* [[Roopa Farooki]] – Novelist.<ref name="guardianfarooki">{{cite news |last= Farooki|first=Roopa|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/jul/28/familyandrelationships.family|title=This charming man|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=28 July 2007|accessdate=12 March 2011}}</ref>
* [[Shahida Rahman]] – Writer best known for her 2012 novel ''Lascar''.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news |last=Vajpeyi|first=Yogesh|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/article1510647.ece|title=‘Subject of lascars is under-represented in the UK’|work= |location=India|publisher=''[[The Indian Express]]''|date=24 March 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="asianimagerahman">{{cite news |last=Ali|first=Amber|url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/united_kingdom/9762547.BOOKS__Lascar_by_Shahida_Rahman/|title=BOOKS: Lascar by Shahida Rahman|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=14 June 2012|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shahida Rahman]] – Writer best known for her 2012 novel ''[[Lascar (book)|Lascar]]''.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news |last=Vajpeyi|first=Yogesh|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/article1510647.ece|title=‘Subject of lascars is under-represented in the UK’|work= |location=India|publisher=''[[The Indian Express]]''|date=24 March 2013|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="asianimagerahman1">{{cite news |last=Ali|first=Amber|url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/united_kingdom/9762547.BOOKS__Lascar_by_Shahida_Rahman/|title=BOOKS: Lascar by Shahida Rahman|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=14 June 2012|accessdate=1 August 2014}}</ref> In 2015, she was awarded the Arts & Culture Awareness award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="asianimagerahman2">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/business/11745550.British_Muslim_Awards_2015_finalists_unveiled/|title=British Muslim Awards 2015 finalists unveiled|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=23 January 2015|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Shamim Azad]] – Bilingual poet, storyteller and writer.<ref name="thedailystarazad">{{cite news |last=Mahboob|first=Mahdin|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/campus/2007/08/02/feature_BRAC.htm|title=Creative Writing Workshop @ BRAC University by Shamim Azad|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|date=12 August 2007|accessdate= }} Volume 2, Issue 31</ref>
* [[Shamim Azad]] – Bilingual poet, storyteller and writer.<ref name="thedailystarazad">{{cite news |last=Mahboob|first=Mahdin|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/campus/2007/08/02/feature_BRAC.htm|title=Creative Writing Workshop @ BRAC University by Shamim Azad|work= |location=Bangladesh|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|date=12 August 2007|accessdate= }} Volume 2, Issue 31</ref>
* [[Tahmima Anam]] – Author of the 2007 novel ''[[A Golden Age]]'' which was the Best First Book winner of the [[Commonwealth Writers' Prize]] in 2008.<ref name="observeranam">{{cite news |last= Thorpe|first= Vanessa|url=http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1957367,00.html|title=New fiction star taps Bangladeshi roots|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Observer]]''|date=26 November 2006|accessdate=1 January 2007}}</ref>
* [[Tahmima Anam]] – Author of the 2007 novel ''[[A Golden Age]]'' which was the Best First Book winner of the [[Commonwealth Writers' Prize]] in 2008.<ref name="observeranam">{{cite news |last= Thorpe|first= Vanessa|url=http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1957367,00.html|title=New fiction star taps Bangladeshi roots|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Observer]]''|date=26 November 2006|accessdate=1 January 2007}}</ref>
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* [[Rahima Begum]] – Human rights activist, and co-founder and co-director of [[Restless Beings]].<ref name="independent">{{cite news |last=Choudhury|first=Nilima|url=http://www.blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/06/02/third-anniversary-of-restless-beings-charity/|title=Third anniversary of Restless Beings charity|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=6 June 2011|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
* [[Rahima Begum]] – Human rights activist, and co-founder and co-director of [[Restless Beings]].<ref name="independent">{{cite news |last=Choudhury|first=Nilima|url=http://www.blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/06/02/third-anniversary-of-restless-beings-charity/|title=Third anniversary of Restless Beings charity|work= |location= |publisher=''[[The Independent]]''|date=6 June 2011|accessdate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Sandra Kabir]] – Philanthropist, Executive Director of [[BRAC (NGO)|BRAC]] UK, Labour Party politician and councillor for Queensbury ward in [[Brent London Borough Council|Brent Borough]].<ref name="financialeducationsummit">{{cite web |url=http://financialeducationsummit.org/2008/speakerinfo.php?profile=kabir|title=Sandra Kabir|publisher=Financial Education Summit|date= |accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref>
* [[Councillor|Cllr]] [[Sandra Kabir]] – Philanthropist, Executive Director of [[BRAC (NGO)|BRAC]] UK, Labour Party politician and councillor for Queensbury ward in [[Brent London Borough Council|Brent Borough]].<ref name="financialeducationsummit">{{cite web |url=http://financialeducationsummit.org/2008/speakerinfo.php?profile=kabir|title=Sandra Kabir|publisher=Financial Education Summit|date= |accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref>
* [[Yasmin Choudhury]] – Social entrepreneur who founded Lovedesh, which offers escorted tours and holiday packages for [[Third World]] countries,<ref name="ttgdigital">{{cite news |last=Cann|first=Chloe|url=http://www.ttgdigital.com/news/lovedesh-founder-bootstrapping-makes-you-creative-and-focused/4694556.article|title=Lovedesh founder: ‘Bootstrapping’ makes you creative and focused|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Travel Trade Gazette]]''|date=3 December 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref> and Amcariza Foundation, a charity which works to help the impoverished of Bangladesh.<ref name="oxfordtimes">{{cite news |last=Gray|first=Christopher|url=http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/leisure/food/reviews/11332074.print/|title=Spice 'n' all things nice at The Snooty Mehmaan|work= |location=Oxford |publisher=''[[The Oxford Times]]''|date=10 July 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>
* [[Sarah Begum]] – [[Anthropologist]], journalist and explorer<ref name="specialistspeakers">{{cite web |url=http://www.specialistspeakers.com/?p=8014|title=Sarah Begum|publisher=Specialist Speakers Speaker Bureau|date= |accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> whose documentary ''[[Amazon Souls]]'' premiered at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] in 2013.<ref name="specialistspeakers">{{cite web |url=http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/995/31-may-2013-sarah-begum-adventurous-filmmaker/|title=Kingston University London|publisher=|date=31 May 2013|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>
* [[Yasmin Choudhury]] – Social entrepreneur who founded [[Lovedesh]], which offers escorted tours and holiday packages for [[Third World]] countries,<ref name="ttgdigital">{{cite news |last=Cann|first=Chloe|url=http://www.ttgdigital.com/news/lovedesh-founder-bootstrapping-makes-you-creative-and-focused/4694556.article|title=Lovedesh founder: ‘Bootstrapping’ makes you creative and focused|work= |location= |publisher=''[[Travel Trade Gazette]]''|date=3 December 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref> and Amcariza Foundation, a charity which works to help the impoverished of Bangladesh.<ref name="oxfordtimes">{{cite news |last=Gray|first=Christopher|url=http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/leisure/food/reviews/11332074.print/|title=Spice 'n' all things nice at The Snooty Mehmaan|work= |location=Oxford |publisher=''[[The Oxford Times]]''|date=10 July 2014|accessdate=1 February 2015}}</ref>


==Religious figures==
==Religious figures==
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* [[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]] [[Fahimul Anam]] – Islamic scholar, teacher and founding director of the Beacon Institute.<ref name="beyondboundariesanam">{{cite web |url=http://www.beyondboundaries.org.uk/speakers/item/sheikh-fahimul-anam|title=Sheikh Fahimul Anam|publisher=Beyond Boundaries|date= |accessdate=1 August 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>
*[[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]]a [[Selina Begum Ali]] – Islamic scholar, teacher and founding director of the Beacon Institute.<ref name="beyondboundariesali">{{cite web |url=http://www.beyondboundaries.org.uk/speakers/item/shiekha-selina-begum-ali|title=Shiekha Selina Begum Ali|publisher=Beyond Boundaries|date= |accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref>


==Sport==
==Sport==

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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, Bangladesh Caterers Association UK, and Guild of Bangladeshi Restaurateurs
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.[39][40]
  • MBE – Entrepreneur, and founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Euro Foods (UK).[41]
  • Siraj Ali – Restaurateur and philanthropist.[42] 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.[43]
  • Sultan Choudhury – Banker, chartered accountant and Managing Director of Al Rayan Bank (formerly Islamic Bank of Britain).[44]
  • series two of BBC reality television programme The Apprentice in 2006.[45]
  • 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.[46]
  • Mohammad Ajman "Tommy" Miah – Celebrity chef and restaurateur.[47][48] In 1991, he founded the Indian Chef of the Year Competition.[49]
  • MBE – Entrepreneur, restaurateur, community leader and Chairman of the Bangladesh-British Chamber of Commerce.[50][51]
  • OBE – Managing Director and Country Head of BOC Bangladesh Limited.[52]

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
Abdul Gaffar Choudhury

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.[108]
  • directly elected mayor of Tower Hamlets and the first Bangladeshi leader of the council.[109]
  • 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.[110]
  • 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.[111]

Other

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 neurosurgery, Tipu Aziz

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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