Britsh Bengali History Furum commemorates anti-racist activist Abdul Noor and celebrates Ansar
News Desk
Shottobani
London: THE BBHF organised a community event on 30th June 2024 @ 7pm, at the Micro Business Centre, 50B Greatorex Street, Banglatown and Spitalfields, London, E1 5NB. The event was well attended by a cross -section of the community.
The first part of the event was a condolence tribute in remembrance of late Abdul Noor , who was a key activist of the anti-racist movement during the 1970s and 1980s.Prominent community leaders from different walks of life made moving condolence tributes and praised late Abdul Noor Saheb’s “selfless dedication to defend the local community against the racist and fascist thugs in east London”.Duas and prayers were said and offered for the departed soul- by everyone participating at the event.
The organisers of the event hope that the future generations will be inspired by late Abdul Noor Saheb’s sacrifices for the community and achievements to defeat racism.
The second part of the event was held to celebrate the achievement of a local community activist , writer and journalist – Ansar Ahmed Ullah. He was congratulated by all the participants for achieving his PHD thesis on the “ Battle of Brick Lane in 1978” from the Queen Mary University of London. Community leaders from different walks of life expressed their appreciation to Ansar Ahmed Ullah for producing a historically important document about Bengalis in the East End of London. Many outsiders and professionals have in the past written about our community ; but Ansar Ahmed Ullah’s contribution is a first hand , authentic and unique document. His thesis will later be published as a book. All the participants at the event congratulated Ansar Ahmed Ullah for his commitment and dedication to the local community and wished him every success in life. The event was chaired by Jalal Rajonuddin and conducted by Muhammad Rafique Ullah and Abdul Malik Khukon.NB The event was financed by Shirajul Haque Shiraj of the Clifton Group