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.

'Unrecognisable'? Anita Dobson, Altab Ali & Unbreakable Heart of Banglatown

November 10, 2025

EastEnders legend Anita Dobson finds her childhood East End 'unrecognisable,' sparking a deep dive into the resilient British Bangladeshi community's contributions, the history of anti-racism led by activists like Altab Ali, and the ongoing political power struggles in Tower Hamlets.

Is LNER Hero Samir Zitouni a Muslim Man?

November 04, 2025

Unconfirmed reports spark public interest: Is heroic LNER Customer Host Samir "Sam" Zitouni, 48, who bravely tackled a knifeman on a London-bound train, a Muslim man?

Why UK's $149.61 Billion Market Needs a Bangladeshi Food Revolution

November 02, 2025

The United Kingdom's Halal food market is undergoing a spectacular expansion, valued at USD $89.45 Billion in 2024 and forecast to soar to USD $149.61 Billion by 2030, reflecting a vigorous Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.95%. This robust growth is underpinned by the steady demographic rise of the Muslim population, which constitutes over 6.5% of the UK's total residents, and a growing consumer trend favouring ethically sourced and certified products.

Apsana Begum: £90K MP Sparks Fury Over Council Home

November 01, 2025

The political life of Apsana Begum, the Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse, is currently defined by a relentless intersection of intense personal battles and high-profile public activism. This dynamic was recently encapsulated in a widely circulated photograph on social media, reigniting debate over the British Bangladeshi MP’s tumultuous career, but now the discussion has taken a sharp turn toward her living arrangements.

Bangladeshis Reject Reform UK as Indians Flirt with the Far-Right

October 22, 2025

A profound ideological split is defining the political landscape of Britain's ethnic minority groups. While the successful British Indian diaspora is controversially embracing the far-right Reform UK, the British Bangladeshi community is holding the line, overwhelmingly rejecting a party whose core message of anti-immigration nationalism is fundamentally incompatible with their hard-won political identity.

Boris's 'Insane' Lie: Fury Erupts Over 'Shameful' Bangladeshi English Claim

October 17, 2025

'Shameful and False': Boris Johnson Stirs Fury with Disrespectful Comment on British Bangladeshi Children-The former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has ignited widespread anger within the British Bangladeshi community following a deeply offensive and demonstrably false claim regarding second and third-generation children in London who he alleged could not speak English. Community leaders, councilors, and journalists have slammed the comments as “shameful,” “disrespectful,” and a cynical attempt to grab attention, demanding an immediate public apology, Daily Dazzling Dawn realised.

Drugged British Bangladeshi Mother Guilty of Manslaughter in 3-Month-Old Baby's Killing

October 15, 2025

Drugged British Bangladeshi mother Nazil Merthoca, 24, is guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shaking and death of her 3-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi.

New Visa Rules Hit Migrants with £5,000 Study Bill

October 14, 2025

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood raises English language requirement for skilled migrants and dependents to A-level standard (B2). Discover the significant financial burden on families with no government funding for necessary language courses.

Tarique Rahman Unwell

October 11, 2025

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman cancels family Umrah trip due to illness (fever/cold, possibly COVID-19 concern) and is accelerating his plan to return to Bangladesh for the election campaign, now aiming for mid-November.

Bangla GCSE Entries Plunge, Fueling UK's Language Inequality Crisis

October 01, 2025

Language crisis hits the British-Bangladeshi community: Bangla GCSE entries plummet by over 51% as optional language status deepens educational inequality and nearly 10 Bangla media outlets close in the UK.