British Bangladeshi Who's Who is an annual publication highlighting the accomplishments, contributions and achievements of successful British Bangladeshis. It was established in 2008 and also holds an annual award ceremony in London, England.
History British Bangladeshis Who's Who celebrates individuals from various sectors who are at the top of their respective arena. It is designed to highlight and emphasise distinguished figures in the Bangladeshi community in Britain and continually recognise the success and significance of the Bangladeshi community.
It focuses on British Bangladeshi's support for the economy and highlights individual accomplishment, contributions and achievements of successful, influential and wealthy members of the Bangladeshi community from various sectors and professions. It lists over 200 profiles of British Bangladeshis, including medics, journalists, lawyers, businessmen, accountants and others from various walks of life. A number are picked out to receive awards for their exceptional work.
Since 2008, the British Bangla Media Group and the Bangla Mirror Group have been publishing the British Bangladeshi Who's Who. The publication and event was the original idea of Mohammed Abdul Karim and his son Shahadoth Karim who was the editor in chief and editor. British Bangladeshi Who's Who is currently run by Mohammed Abdul Karim every year.
Past events In October 2010, the third edition of British Bangladeshi Who's Who included profiles of 200 successful personalities. 400 guests attended the dinner. In October 2011, the annual gala dinner launching the publication took place at Water Lily in East London. In October 2012, the award ceremony and gala dinner was held at the Panorama Hall of Alexandra Palace in North London. In October 2013, the award ceremony and gala dinner was held again at the Panorama Hall of Alexandra Palace. In November 2014, the publication, award ceremony and gala dinner was held for the third consecutive year in the Panorama Hall of Alexandra Palace. In October 2015, a press conference was held at the London Muslim Centre, to announce the launch of the 2015 publication. In November 2015, the publication and gala event was held at Meridian Grand in North London. In November 2016, the publication and gala event was held at Meridian Grand in North London and continues every year. The event was on the 14th November 2023.
Outstanding Contribution Award 2009 winners 2010 winnersZahid Hussain Anwar Choudhury K.M. Abu Taher Choudhury Shelim Hussain MBE Shamim Azad Enam Ali MBE Ahmed Us Samad Chowhury Dr. Hasanat M. Husain MBE Muquim Ahmed Anis Rahman OBE JP Dr Mahfuzur RahmanAbdul Gaffar Choudhury Rushanara Ali MP Sapnara Khatun Dr. Wali Tasar Uddin MBE JP DbA FrsA Amin Ali Sir Fazle Hasan Abed 2011 winners 2012 winnersLutfur Rahman Dr. Nazia Khanum OBE Syed Samadul Haque Dr. Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE Naufal Zamir Muhammed Siraj Ali Monir Ahmed Al-Haj Noor MiahIqbal Ahmed OBE Ragib Ali Lisa Aziz Amirul Choudhury Nur-ur Rahman Khandaker Pasha Zakir Khan Sufi Miah 2013 winners 2014 winnersCaptain Tasbirul Chowdhury Khondker Aminul Haq Sabirul Islam Al-Hajj Rois Miah Mathtabur Rahman Nasir Baroness Pola Manzila UddinMesba Ahmed Shamim Chowdhury Mamun Chowdhury Nazinur Rahim Bajloor Rashid MBE Anwar Uddin 2015 winners 2016 winnersKamru Ali Munsur Ali Akhlaq Choudhury QC Mahmud Hasan MBE Dr Rupa Huq MP Mahbub MurshedParvez Ahmed Md Shahidul Alam (Ratan) Ruqsana Begum Taj Brothers Atique Islam Choudhury 2017 winners 2018 winnersKazi Arif (MBA, DBA) Dr Sanawar Choudhury Oli Khan MBE FRSA Mahi Muqit PhD Syed Nahas Pasha Shahida Rahman (Shahidun)Dr Zaki Rezwana Anwar Mohammad Habeebullah OBE JP Mohammed Siddiquer Rahman Nobab Uddin Mohammad Shab Uddin Mohammed Mustafa Kamal Yakub 2019 winners 2022 winnersCllr Barrister Nazir Ahmed FRSA M Sayed Altab Mahee Ferdhaus Jalil Kamrun Nessa Khanom M A Munim Sheikh Aliur Rahman Muhibur Rahman MuhibAklakur Rahman Syedur Rahman Ranu Barrister Md Luftur Rahman, FCILEx Cllr Salim Chowdhury Nazmul Islam Nuru Tipu Rahman Amin Babor Chowdhury Syed Afsar Uddin Mayor Henna Chowdhury Mohammad Shamsur Rahman Nickel 2023 winners 2024 winnersEmon Ahmed Apsana Begum MP Foysol Hussain Choudhury MBE MSP Tofozzul Miah Mahbub Rahman Tapan Saha FAIA, FCCA Abdus Salam Valerie Ann Taylor OBEMd Abdul Haque Yashmin Harun BEM Jalal Rajonuddin Shams Uddin Khan Karim Miah (Shamim) Alaur Rahman Ashiqur Rahman Sabbir Zamee
See also List of British Bangladeshis Who's Who
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2008 edition 2009 edition 2010 edition 2011 edition 2012 edition 2013 edition 2014 edition 2015 edition
2016 edition 2017 edition 2018 edition 2019 edition 2022 edition 2023 edition 2024 edition 2025 edition