The TV Company, Channel S organised a fund raising event on Sunday 22nd December 2019 to help with life-saving treatment for a five-year-old girl, who had been in hospital in the UK since February 2019, following a sudden and traumatic brain injury. The young girl had to eventually seek specialist treatment in Italy. At the event, the UKBCCI donated significantly towards raising funds for her medical care.
Oli Khan, a Senior Vice President of Bangladesh Caterers Association and a Director of the UKBCCI, along with his team broke the Guinness world record for the largest onion bhaji in a charity event to feed hundreds of homeless people.
On 4th February officials including Ms Paulina Sapinska from Guinness World Records were present at the London Muslim Centre to see the mega-bhaji weigh in at a whopping 175.7kg.
The previous record of 102kg had stood since 2011.
Award-winning chef Khan, supported by Just Eat, used the record-breaking bhaji to feed more than 500 people, including over 300 homeless people. Khan’s team took 8 hours to create the bhaji, which included 205kg of onions, 50kg of flour, 2kg of coriander and 6kg of garlic and ginger paste.
On confirmation of his achievement, Khan said: “This wouldn’t have been possible without my team, who are all present with me today to share in this amazing victory.” “This isn’t just a win for us, it’s a win for our nation, Great Britain, which we are proud to represent!”
Money raised will go towards the East London Mosque Trust, a charity supporting local good causes.
On Sunday 6th October the UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce & Industry (UKBCCI), paid tribute to the invaluable impact of the Bangladeshi community on the British Economy. Ten UK residents, from a diverse range of industries, were honoured for their personal contributions and achievement, at the annual UKBCCI Awards, which took place in central London.
Please click here to see details of those rewarded for their excellence.
1. Best New Business – Uji Matcha Energy Drink
2. Contribution to the Industry – Kazi Arif
3. Businesswoman of the Year – Tasmin Lucia Khan
4. Business InnovationProfessor – Parvez Harris
5. Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Rafael Choudhury
6. Entrepreneur of the Year – Mamunar Rashid Chowdhury
7. Inspirational Business Leader of the Year – Shamimum Rahman Bashar
8. Family Business of the Year – Mr Mohammed Mahtabur Rahman
9. Restaurant of the Year – Bombay Palace
10. Special Recognition Award – Janomot
11. UKBCCI Directors Choice Award – Channel S
12. Life Time Achievement Award – Syed Manzur Elahi
For full details please see website: https://www.ukbccibusinessawards.co.uk/
The UKBCCI chose the Radisson Blu Edwardin in Canary Wharf on Monday 22nd July to announce this year’s Business & Entrepreneur Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner.
Highly anticipated, the awards has become a prestigious event in the annual business calendar. Celebrating and recognising the achievements and outstanding contributions made by individuals and companies to business and the wider community, the awards will cover a range of sectors and industries across the UK, Bangladesh and even internationally.
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The UKBCCI Business & Entrepreneur Excellence Awards 2019 and Gala Dinner will be held on Sunday 6th October at the London Hilton Park Lane.