Munzer Ahmed Chowdhury
Originator & Publisher
Munzer Ahmed Chowdhury is an eminent journalist, author, and political commentator with a two-decade non-partisan career spanning the UK and Bangladesh. His impactful tenure includes pivotal roles as a Staff Reporter/Special Correspondent for major Bangladeshi media (Amader Shomy, Banglanews24 from 2005) and News Editor for leading British-Bangladeshi outlets in London (Channel i Europe, Surma, Bangla Times, 2012-18). A staunch advocate for press freedom, he founded the Campaign for Media Freedom (CMF) and holds senior leadership roles in the UK Bangla Press Club, currently serving as Senior Vice President and previously as elected General Secretary. Since 2017, he has been the UK Correspondent for Dhaka Tribune and Bangla Tribune. His expertise is internationally sought after; he was a frequent political analyst on UK/Bangladeshi TV (2010-20) and remains an authoritative source for global media, including the BBC.
Khaleda Zia Departs Shortly, Latest Updates
Multiple sources close to Khaleda Zia's family in London confirmed to Daily Dazzling Dawn that her London visa was set to expire at midnight on Monday.
Khaleda Zia to Return via Qatari Air Ambulance
Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia, will return to Bangladesh not by a commercial flight, but by a special air ambulance sent by the Amir of Qatar.
Sunday Arrival: Khaleda Zia Returns Home Via Biman Flight
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is scheduled to return to the country next Sunday. Reliable sources have confirmed to Daily Dazzling Dawn that special arrangements will be made for the veteran and ailing politician on a regular Bangladesh Airlines flight. While a full air ambulance service won't be available, Khaleda Zia's doctors and travel companions in London are working to ensure the best possible arrangements. Khaleda Zia's elder son and the party's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, is overseeing the entire matter.
Zobaida may Skips Khaleda Zia's Return: Travel List Creates Buzz
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is expected to return to the country by May 9th. On Thursday, a list of her companions for the trip went viral on social media.
Mile End Shock: British Bangladeshi Brother Killed by Brother
A devastating incident has unfolded in the Mile End ward of East London, where a 20-year-old British Bangladeshi man has tragically lost his life following a stabbing. According to local residents, the deceased and the individual currently in custody are brothers. The violent event has also left a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old girl requiring hospital treatment.
Tarique Rahman Shuns Crowds, Offers Friday Prayers in Secrecy
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has reportedly resorted to offering his Friday Juma prayers in secrecy at a distant mosque after being increasingly overwhelmed by a surge of visitors and selfie-seekers at his usual mosque in Kingston, London.
Unpacking UK's Diverse Linguistic Landscape - Bangla & Beyond
England and Wales are becoming increasingly multilingual, with the latest data from the 2021 Census by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in 2022, offering a fascinating snapshot of the languages spoken beyond English (or English and Welsh in Wales).
Daud Haider, First Exiled Poet of Independent Bangladesh, Passed Away
Daud Haider, the distinguished poet, writer, and columnist who held the unique distinction of being the first exiled poet of independent Bangladesh, has passed away. He breathed his last a short while ago in a care home in Berlin, having lived a solitary life without close relatives in his final years. (Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un - Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return). Swadhin Khosru, a London-based playwright and organizer, confirmed this news to Daily Dazzling Dawn. Swadhin Khosru could not provide any information regarding where his burial might take plac
"Rising Tide of Division: Reform UK's Ascendancy Sparks Fears for Minority Rights"
The political landscape of the United Kingdom is undergoing a seismic shift, with the rapid ascent of Reform UK casting a long shadow over the nation's commitment to inclusivity and equality.
Sheikh Hasina's Inner Circle Seek UK Haven
Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, Abu Sayeed Al Mahmud Swapon, and SM Mannan Kochi are in the UK. Nazmul Hasan Papon, the former all-powerful President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and a former minister, has applied for political asylum.
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