On Sunday, 7th September 2025, at Tara Taree Restaurant, Whitechapel, the Bangladesh Regeneration Trust UK (BRTUK) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections for the 2025–2027 session.

The AGM was hosted by Nazir Ali, Secretary of BRTUK, and opened with a Qur’an recitation by Koyes Ahmad of East London Mosque (ELM). This was followed by a warm welcome and opening remarks from Ibrahim Ali, Chair of BRTUK, who presented the finances and AGM report for the previous term.

Impact in 2024–25

Alhamdulillah, in the last year, BRTUK invested £125,000 in Bangladesh across key areas:

• Education, health, and livelihoods
• Seasonal support during Ramadan, Qurbani and Eid
• Emergency relief for disaster and flood victims

BRTUK also organised its flagship Heritage Tour of Bangladesh, taking 10–15 participants on a journey that combined charity work with cultural exploration. Attendees visited ongoing projects, inaugurated new initiatives, and enjoyed sightseeing, food, and activities across the country; from Tetulia to Teknaf, including Cox’s Bazar, Rajshahi, Barisal, and St. Martin’s Island.

Election of Trustees

The AGM then proceeded to the elections of 5 new trustees. The current office bearers; Ibrahim Ali (Chair), Nazir Ali (Secretary), and Mostafa Hussain (Treasurer) stood for re-election, along with Executive Committee member Abdul Mumin Yahya and others from the membership.

The election process was explained by Mostafa Hussain, after which the responsibilities were handed to the Election Commissioners, Koyes Ahmad (ELM) and Ashid Ali (Principal, London Enterprise Academy).

The following members were duly elected as trustees:

1. Ibrahim Ali
2. Nazir Ali
3. Mostafa Hussain
4. Yahya Alkasmiah
5. Talib Uddin

When it came to electing the Chair, Nazir Ali, Mostafa Hussain, Yahya Alkasmiah, and Talib Uddin all withdrew their nominations, leading to the unopposed re-election of Ibrahim Ali as Chair for the next two years.

The smooth and efficient election was concluded within an hour, marking a milestone in BRTUK’s commitment to transparent governance.

Looking Ahead

In his closing remarks, the Chair thanked all volunteers, members, trustees, and election commissioners for their contributions. He highlighted the need to:

• Expand membership, particularly among young people
• Increase women’s involvement in BRTUK’s leadership and activities

He confirmed that Secretary and Treasurer roles will be finalised after consultations with the newly elected trustees.

The evening concluded with discussions on exciting upcoming initiatives, including:

• Participation in the Run 4 Charity event
• The London Bridges Walk
• Launching a special brochure celebrating 15 years of BRTUK’s contributions to Bangladesh

For more information, follow BRTUK on Facebook: facebook.com/brtuk1 or visit www.brt-uk.org.

#BRT #Charity #Heritage #Family