# British Bangladeshi Who's Who

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 winners |
| Zahid 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 Rahman | Abdul Gaffar Choudhury Rushanara Ali MP Sapnara Khatun Dr. Wali Tasar Uddin MBE JP DbA FrsA Amin Ali Sir Fazle Hasan Abed |
| 2011 winners | 2012 winners |
| Lutfur Rahman Dr. Nazia Khanum OBE Syed Samadul Haque Dr. Muhammad Abdul Bari MBE Naufal Zamir Muhammed Siraj Ali Monir Ahmed Al-Haj Noor Miah | Iqbal Ahmed OBE Ragib Ali Lisa Aziz Amirul Choudhury Nur-ur Rahman Khandaker Pasha Zakir Khan Sufi Miah |
| 2013 winners | 2014 winners |
| Captain Tasbirul Chowdhury Khondker Aminul Haq Sabirul Islam Al-Hajj Rois Miah Mathtabur Rahman Nasir Baroness Pola Manzila Uddin | Mesba Ahmed Shamim Chowdhury Mamun Chowdhury Nazinur Rahim Bajloor Rashid MBE Anwar Uddin |
| 2015 winners | 2016 winners |
| Kamru Ali Munsur Ali Akhlaq Choudhury QC Mahmud Hasan MBE Dr Rupa Huq MP Mahbub Murshed | Parvez Ahmed Md Shahidul Alam (Ratan) Ruqsana Begum Taj Brothers Atique Islam Choudhury |
| 2017 winners | style="width=25%" | 2018 winners |
| Kazi Arif (MBA, DBA) Dr Sanawar Choudhury Oli Khan MBE FRSA https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oli_Khan 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 winners |
| Cllr Barrister Nazir Ahmed FRSA M Sayed Altab Mahee Ferdhaus Jalil Kamrun Nessa Khanom M A Munim Sheikh Aliur Rahman Muhibur Rahman Muhib | Aklakur 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 |