Women achievers honoured at North East Bangladeshi Awards in England
The fifth North East Bangladeshi Awards in Dunston celebrated community excellence by presenting 41 awards to British Bangladeshi individuals, entrepreneurs and female leaders.
The fifth North East Bangladeshi Awards celebrated the contributions of the British Bangladeshi community during a gala ceremony in Dunston, with outstanding female achievers taking centre stage.
Over 450 guests attended the event at The FED, where 41 awards were presented across categories including business, public service, entrepreneurship and the regional catering sector. The ceremony was co-hosted by television presenter Jeff Brown and Henna Ahmed, bringing together civic leaders and entrepreneurs from across northern England.
Key attendees included Bangladesh's Assistant High Commissioner in Manchester Mohammad Jobayed Hosen, alongside regional civic figures such as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle and the Mayor of Gateshead. Founded in 2022 by former Newcastle Lord Mayor Habib Rahman, the annual awards have now honoured over 150 individuals contributing to civic life in Britain.
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