Munzer Ahmed Chowdhury

Originator & Publisher

Munzer Ahmed Chowdhury, a professional journalist and author, has worked in various media outlets for over 20 years. He founded the Campaign for Media Freedom (CMF) and is the senior vice president of the UK Bangla Press Club. Munzer has also contributed significantly to the Bangladeshi community and the UK.

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.

Tarique Rahman to Leave for Umrah; November Bangladesh Return Eyed

September 28, 2025

Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is scheduled to leave London with his family on October 20 to perform the holy Umrah pilgrimage. Simultaneously, there is an initial plan for him to potentially return to Bangladesh in the third week of November after completing the pilgrimage.

Double Take: British Bangladeshis Are Both Entrepreneurs and Jobless

September 14, 2025

An in-depth analysis from Daily Dazzling Dawn on the paradox of the British Bangladeshi community, a group with high rates of self-employment and business ownership, yet also facing significant worklessness and benefit dependency.

Against the hate: How British Muslim Unity Can Change the Narrative

September 14, 2025

London's "Unite the Kingdom" rally, led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and amplified by Elon Musk's dangerous rhetoric, was more than just a political demonstration; it was a stark and personal threat to Britain's Muslim and ethnic minority communities. While the rally's size—over 100,000 attendees—signals a troubling increase in far-right sentiment, it also presents a critical moment for British Muslims to unite and forge a new path of resistance, Daily Dazzling Dawn realised.

MP Apsana Begum and Ex-Husband in Public Spat

September 05, 2025

Independent MP Apsana Begum broke down in tears this week as she delivered a powerful and emotional speech in the House of Commons, detailing the alleged abuse and ongoing harassment she has faced from her ex-husband, Ehtashamul Haque. The former Labour MP for Poplar and Limehouse used her platform to call for a debate on a "duty of care" for employers and political parties to protect domestic abuse survivors, bringing their long-standing personal and political conflict back to the forefront of British politics.

Tarique Rahman's Gambit: Why is He Playing the Waiting Game?

August 25, 2025

Tareque Rahman, the acting chairman of the BNP, is holding off on his return to Bangladesh, waiting for the election schedule to be announced. This calculated move aims to maximize political impact and lead the party's campaign.

Baroness Pola Uddin Guilty of Bullying and Harassment

August 23, 2025

Baroness Pola Uddin, Britain's first and only British Bangladeshi peer, has been found guilty of bullying and harassment. A recent House of Lords Conduct Committee report determined her behavior toward a parliamentary security officer violated the Code of Conduct and recommended she issue a formal letter of apology, Daily Dazzling Dawn confirmed.

Son Charged in Death of Elderly British-Bangladeshi Mother

August 16, 2025

A peaceful East London community is in mourning after a 45-year-old man was charged with the murder of his elderly British Bangladeshi mother. Mizanur Rahman, of Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, was charged on Saturday, August 16, with the murder of his 73-year-old mother, Sufia Khatun. He appeared in Thames Magistrates' Court later that same day.

Bangladeshi Ex-High Commissioner Hides with Pro-BNP Kin, Press Minister Seeks Asylum

August 13, 2025

Former high-ranking officials Saida Muna Tasneem and Md. Ashikun Nabi Chowdhury, top beneficiaries of the Awami League government, continue their lavish lives in London post-government fall, with one seeking asylum and the other sheltered by a pro-BNP relative.

A Crisis of Conduct and Leadership: British-Bangladeshi Political Representation in Turmoil

August 08, 2025

In the current political climate, it appears unlikely that any British-Bangladeshi individual will secure a ministerial position within the Labour Party, even if a cabinet reshuffle occurs. The Conservative Party has yet to see a British-Bangladeshi MP elected. Similarly, other parties like Reform, Green, or the Liberal Democrats lack any notable British-Bangladeshi politicians who could become ministers, should these parties come to power alone or in a coalition. Even within Jeremy Corbyn's new party, the list of potential British-Bangladeshi members does not include any high-profile figures who seem poised for a ministerial role.